Cybersecurity
The creation of DHS and ODNI: cautionary tales
A new report offers management lessons learned from the creation of DHS and ODNI after the 2001 terrorist attacks.
Acquisition
Wartime contracting prone to waste, commission finds
Despite knowing it would need heavy contractor support for war operations, the military wasn't ready to manage the contract spending -- and still isn't.
Digital Government
Intel spins off federal subsidiary
Offshoot initially will concentrate on developing large-scale super computers, including ones that could have power 1,000 times that of today's fastest machines.
Digital Government
Social media brings new capacities and liabilities to crises
New information channels are forcing emergency responders to be more transparent about their operations.
Modernization
Why HP's withdrawal from tablet market should tick you off
Hewlett-Packard's unfortunate decisions caused the death-on-arrival of a tablet that could have been a great enterprise tool, says John Breeden, director of the GCN Lab.
People
SSA makes progress with electronic filing, IG says
The Social Security Administration has successfully implemented several programs to boost electronic filing of appeals, a report states.
Digital Government
Not on Networx yet? Prepare to pay.
Time is almost up for agencies to get GSA reimbursement for Networx transitions.
People
VA's IT project management oversight needs work, IG says
The Veterans Affairs Department's Project Management Accountability System needs more work to be fully effective, according to a new report.
Digital Government
DOJ names new acting director for ATF
The Justice Department has appointed a new acting director for ATF while the former director has been reassigned.
Acquisition
Labor toughens hiring rules for service contractors
The theory is that the government can continue operations more smoothly when a successor service company hires the previous company's employees.
Digital Government
Why Sweden's economy is thriving
Steve Kelman reports interesting observations from Stockholm.
People