Modernization

Forest Service kicks off Apple iPad test

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Digital Government

Is the boss nickel-and-diming your IT operations?

In the current budget environment, employees are likely to pay the price for budget-saving measures.

Cybersecurity

DHS still falling short in spending plan for border technology, GAO says

GAO scolds the Homeland Security Department for not fulfilling conditions set by COngress for border technology spending plan.

Modernization

Critics say government plays pretend with petitions

Frustrated users of Obama's new online petition site ask what's the point?

Digital Government

Upcoming FCW Feature

Update on topic and writer for upcoming FCW feature.

Cybersecurity

Cyber programs at a glance

Here is a look at some of the cyber training programs offered by the military services.

People

IT certification gives federal job seekers an edge

Pursuing an IT certification could help government IT professionals land a better job or get them more pay, survey says.

Acquisition

Next OFPP chief's priorities: Building, buying, rebalancing

Government buying needs the expertise of acquisition workers, official says.

People

The smart leader's gamble: Fail small, win big

Management consultant Peter Sims argues that success is often built on a series of small but risky bets.

Digital Government

Do agencies dump bad news on Fridays?

Are "Bad News Fridays" just a myth? A new study investigated EPA news releases to find out.

People

Eureka! The antidote to risk aversion.

Author Peter Sims explains how little bets can help organizations make bold changes.

Digital Government

UPDATED: Senate passes CR; sends to Obama for signature

The Senate has passed the spending bill, once again averting a potential, partial government shutdown.

Acquisition

Withholding tax repeal heads to president

Tax repeal on contractors sails through Congress and on to the White House.

Cybersecurity

Senate Punts Cybersecurity to 2012

Digital Government

Romanian accused of NASA hacks

InformationWeek

Modernization

Most federal IT funding expected to escape super committee's knife

Industry leaders say the need to upgrade and secure networks will not diminish, and may even accelerate.