Modernization
Federal cyber rules halt LAPD's move to Google Apps
Some public safety agencies may encounter similar prohibitions if they try shifting email and document sharing to the cloud.
Digital Government
Federal Coach: How to be happy at work
Shawn Achor, one of the world's leading experts in human potential, founded Good Think Inc. to share this research with organizations worldwide. This interview was conducted by Tom Fox, author of the Washington Post’s Federal Coach blog.
People
More ELC observations from Steve Kelman
Steve Kelman offers thoughts from Williamsburg as ELC 2011 draws to a close.
Digital Government
Luigart takes top ELC honors
Craig Luigart, CIO for the Veterans Health Administration, earned the Janice K. Mendenhall Spirit of Leadership Award for his significant contributions to the federal information technology community at the Executive Leadership Conference.
Digital Government
NARA gives guidance on shared drives and asks for feedback
The National Archives and Records Administration is asking federal agencies to help shape policy for using shared drives to store documents.
People
10 tips for social media success
A sample: Use your agency logo to convey that it's an official presence.
Acquisition
Agencies, companies wait in limbo about tax repeal
Officials throughout the government—including state and local governments—and contracting companies are having to spend money to modify their systems for a law that might be repealed before it takes effect.
Digital Government
DOD has chance to dodge 'doomsday' budget scenario, group says
Spurred by congressional action and military drawdowns in Iraq and Afghanistan, Defense Department cuts are accelerating and will have significant impact on contractors, according to the TechAmerica Foundation.
Digital Government
Why open data standards make good sense, now more than ever
Open standards, such as XBRL, could make it easier for agencies to process and share essential business information.
Modernization
Easy money: How to save big money on printing costs
Agencies can reduce their printing budget dramatically by taking some fairly simple steps, writes Lexmark's Brian Henderson.
People