Digital Government
Issa proposes legislation to reboot federal IT
Draft bill would give CIOs budget authority and establish acquisition centers of excellence.
Acquisition
5 keys to rekindling government innovation
It wasn't just a noble vision that got America to the moon, it was also the federal government’s legal, regulatory, management and legislative framework. Paul Brubaker offers some ideas to recapture the innovative climate of the 1960s.
Modernization
Unraveling the agile development knot
A conversation with a CIO reveals some challenges and possible solutions for agencies contemplating or using agile development.
Digital Government
Census falls short on workforce management planning
The bureau could face serious challenges, GAO finds, unless steps are taken to identify and bridge gaps in mission-critical IT occupations.
Modernization
New bill would grant CIOs greater authority
Legislation being drafted by House Oversight and Government Reform Chairman Darrell Issa would clarify the CIO's role, and enact several other reforms.
Digital Government
Senate panel approves Internet freedom resolution
Nonbinding resolution mirrors one passed by the House in August,
Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity concerns trouble feds
While agency leaders and federal policymakers talk about cybersecurity legislation and cyber threats, many federal employees believe the government is struggling to comply with its own standards, survey reveals.
People
Rising Star: Joseph Corcoran
As Strategic Program Development Lead at Govplace, Corcoran raised a record amount of money through the Children's Inn fundraising gala.
People
Rising Star: Tara Miner
As Acquisition Management Analyst at the Program Executive Office for Enterprise Information Systems, Miner prepared a detailed acquisition document necessary to comply with a congressional mandate.
Cybersecurity
Computer criminals copy Stuxnet tricks
State sponsored viruses offer preview of what threats will turn mainstream.
Modernization
GSA plans to integrate program management with Google Apps
System will cost $75,000 over five years.
Cybersecurity
RSA and Booz Allen Hamilton partner for cyber incidence response
Joint venture aims to quickly identify and fix data breaches.
Modernization
DHS eyes toll booths to automatically detect GPS jammers
Manual methods take more than a year.
Emerging Tech
Smartphone friendly, congressional search site unveiled
Thomas.gov replacement will include video.
Acquisition
DOD interpreting labor rate cap too strictly, group claims
A law requires Defense agencies to try to keep labor and overhead rates charged by contractors to 2010 levels, but a contractor advocate says the department has more leeway than it realizes.
Cybersecurity
Coming soon to a military theater near you: The Age of Surprise
Air Force grad students, video producers air trailer-like preview of conflict in 2035.
Digital Government
Army gears up for new round in battle of the smart phones
Mobile devices including iPads and Android phones can be suitable for soldiers to use, but they have to pass muster for security.
Digital Government
NASA, SBA use Google+ to praise small business
Small businesses have played a key role in the Mars Curiosity mission and are a core part of the space agency's strategy, according to its administrator.
Modernization
Library of Congress tests new legislation research site
The new Congress.gov is intended to eventually replace the venerable Thomas site, launched in 1995.
Digital Government