Digital Government
Social media aids diplomacy, disaster response
Tweets are taking the place of phone trees, knocking on doors and even email blasts.
People
Government reorg plan draws fire
The president's proposal to consolidate agencies is getting mixed reactions.
Modernization
New options for never-say-die IT
Server virtualization can help agencies mimic premium business continuity capabilities for a fraction of the price, but some work is required.
Digital Government
Army swears in new vice chief of staff
As Gen. Peter Chiarelli retires, his replacement is sworn in.
People
HUD's former deputy CIO moves to consulting firm
BRMi, based in Clarksville, Md., hires Chris Niedermayer.
Cybersecurity
NATO cyber defense lags
The global security organization is running behind in establishing cybersecurity policy.
Digital Government
Debunking IT consumerization myths
Surprisingly many IT leaders fail to realize that security training for IT staff is a good idea.
People
OPM renews attack on processing backlog
OPM chief calls delays "unacceptable," pledges to make issue his top priority.
Modernization
FUD surrounds cloud computing procurement process
Steve Kelman has some reassurances on acquisition practices.
Digital Government
Interior creates system for employee mobile device connection
The Interior Department is encouraging its workers to use their own mobile devices to connect with the department's time and attendence system on its network.
Acquisition
House members introduce flood of small-business legislation
Insourcing, agency advocates, budget cuts, raised contracting goal: The legislation continues to pour out of the House. But will it go anywhere?
Digital Government
Telework distance: How close is too close?
Should employees who live close to the office be allowed to telework?
People
For the cartoonist, federal pay debates pay frequent dividends
FCW cartoonist John Klossner is always open to a new angle on everybody's favorite topic.
Digital Government