Digital Government

Debt ceiling debate in 140 characters

Twitter figured into the debt ceiling debate in big ways.

Modernization

Migration to cloud won't happen without leadership

To make cloud computing work, leaders must address cultural and process biases, write Sterling Phillips, CEO of GTSI and a member of TechAmerica's cloud commission.

People

Federal acquisition training: Change is afoot

Federal Acquisition Institute Director Donna Jenkins discusses her vision of a governmentwide team that provides top-notch acquisition workforce training.

Cybersecurity

The best of the federal blogosphere

Revitalizing farms; Fighting organized crime; Improving passenger privacy; End of an (Ice) Age.

People

Describe your job in 7 words or less

Having a quick way to sum up your work is good for social situations and job pitches, writes GovLoop's Andy Krzmarzick.

Modernization

Is data center consolidation worth the bother?

Some doubt that the government can close all its redundant data centers, but the Obama administration remains enthusiastic.

Modernization

Verizon strike isn't likely to disrupt federal communications

But a prolonged walkout of more than 45,000 workers at a major contractor could affect the deployment of new services, consultants say.

Ideas

CIOs and Campaign Contributions

People

NARA invites public to tag historic documents

The National Archives and Records Administration wants amateur historians to get involved in putting electronic tags on its historic documents online.

People

SSA suggestion box: Better online tools, watch for biased judges

The Social Security Administration has published a list of the most popular ideas and suggestions it has received from the public to improve transparency.

People

How to advocate green IT in your office

Advocates can get their offices to think 'green' by dealing with everything from senior leaders to printer paper.

Digital Government

GSA Launches Per Diem App

Digital Government

New Details on Pathways Programs