Digital Government

It's official: Windows 8 is a disappointment, for now

Reviewers call the new Microsoft operating system confusing.

Digital Government

HHS extends states' health-exchange deadline, again

Governors say the feds have not provided key information.

Cybersecurity

John McAfee is blogging on the lam

The software company founder has been uncharacteristically open about life on the run.

Digital Government

Cyber Command intel chief named National Maritime Intelligence Center director

The Navy announced reassignments in key positions.

Digital Government

A graphic look at budget cuts

Take a look at how sequestration will affect the Defense Department and other agencies.

People

Good for government, good for citizens

As the Digital Government Strategy hits the six-month mark, agencies are showing that digital governance can be achieved.

People

OPM's guide to second-term staffing

The Office of Personnel Management's "Presidential Transition Guide to Federal Human Resources Management" outlines how to deal with incoming and outgoing administration employees.

Modernization

Data center savings hard to predict

Although the number of data center closings is on pace, the savings are somewhat mysterious due to patchy information coming from agencies.

People

Presidential transitions: Your chance to shine

With a little preparation, senior leaders can rise to the top during a transition, but the time to act is now, writes Bob Woods

Cybersecurity

Klossner: How not to fight cyber threats

FCW cartoonist John Klossner illustrates a common approach to cybersecurity.

Digital Government

Another chance to touch history

Registration for Bataan Memorial Death march is open.

Emerging Tech

#Sandy’s lessons for government social media

Keep it simple; keep it clear; repeat.

Digital Government

Agencies promise better investment oversight

GAO cites need for better analysis of legacy IT systems and the $54 billion spent running them in FY 2011

Digital Government

Fiscal cliff buzz muffles medical device industry message

Industry executives went to Capitol hill to argue against a medical device tax that goes into effect in 2013.

Digital Government

GAO raps Defense for transparency

DOD's CIO may have understated the riskiness of some of its IT investments, auditors assert.

Digital Government

Social media can both help and hurt when looking for a job

If you spend too much time online, prospective employers could wonder where you find the time.

Modernization

The Google Maps iPhone app is real

Application should be on iOS deviced by 2013.