People
Interior could save millions with better use of videoconferencing
Video teleconferencing technology could help the Interior Department save millions yearly, but technical problems have plagued the efforts for a departmentwide implementation.
People
GSA demands security plans from IT companies
Companies now must submit an IT security plan to GSA.
Digital Government
FedStyle: Avoid these etiquette faux pas
Good manners and proper etiquette could help young feds in their career, but few know the rules of conduct.
Digital Government
A CIO's new vision for leaders
In this excerpt from her new book, "The Leadership Muse," NASA CIO Linda Cureton shares her thoughts on what it means to be a good leader and where to find inspiration.
Modernization
CIO.gov outage fixed with 'hardware maintenance'
The website that hosts federal IT strategy suffered an outage.
Modernization
Defense overhaul's emphasis on the cloud carries supply chain risks
Focus on cyberspace involves technology currently programmed or built in regions that are threatening America's national security, experts say.
People
Obama, Panetta outline strategy for more than $450B in defense cuts
A comprehensive, strategic review reveals plans to shift Pentagon focus from ground wars to rebuilding, deterrence while preserving innovation and partnership with industry.
Cybersecurity
Beyond Deepwater: What the Coast Guard learned.
A difficult program could become a platform for better choices next time, with lessons that other agencies can also use.
Acquisition
Industry group argues against expanded conflict-of-interest rules
The Professional Services Council argues that agencies are already doing well at preventing and resolving problems.
Modernization
Atmospheric agency tracks a different kind of cloud
NOAA becomes the largest federal agency to move its email to the cloud.
Digital Government