People
A toxic work environment threatens acquisition personnel gains
Agencies have made progress in hiring talented acquisition professionals, but unreasonable scrutiny from all sides is encouraging risk avoidance and stifling innovation, according to the Procurement Round Table.
People
Accountability vs. performance
There's a big difference between complying with directives and actually improving performance, observes Steve Kelman.
Cybersecurity
Huawei offers Australian government 'unrestricted' access to gear, software code
Proposal is the Chinese firm’s attempt to quell security fears.
Modernization
All of Apple's new small stuff: iPad Mini and a slimmer iMac
Products will be available beginning in November and December.
Modernization
DISA seeks app store, device management
System ultimately could serve the entire Defense Department.
People
Obama remark gives sequestration hope
A remark in the Oct. 22 presidential debate has led to speculation about the prospect of averting budget cuts set to hit in January.
Cybersecurity
Why cyber threats in the states should worry Washington
Like the federal government, states are struggling with constrained budgets and talent shortfalls -- and their risks could bring trouble to the national level.
Digital Government
Software company BMC attracts buyout interest
Firm's customers have included the Army, Pentagon and Coast Guard.
Digital Government
What to watch for in the lame-duck session
After the election and before inauguration, how will Congress address knotty issues such as sequestration?
Digital Government
Social media led authorities to a Benghazi terror suspect
The suspect is currently being held by Tunisian authorities
Digital Government
Federal website satisfaction dips slightly
Transactional sites perform better than informational and recruiting sites.
Emerging Tech
Russian rocket launch brings a new crew to the Space Station
The rocket lifted off from Kazakhstan early Tuesday morning
Digital Government
Why we're still waiting on the 'Yelpification' of health care
Reviewing doctors -- what seems like a simple, effective way to empower and inform patients -- isn't so straightforward.
People
BYOD resistance explained
The adoption of 'bring-your-own-device' policies is slow in some agencies. At a recent event, experts explained some of the reasons and concerns.
Cybersecurity
BYOD can quickly become BYOM -- bring your own malware
Employers may find it easier and less costly to buy and maintain the devices employees need.
Cybersecurity
Risk management: An inside view
With no accepted common concept about what constitutes risk management in IT, management strategies are a challenge, argues a former agency CISO.
Cybersecurity