Ideas

Kundra Backs Up Obama on 'Broken' IT

People

Why outsourcing IT expertise could be a big mistake

As tempting as it sounds, federal agencies cannot afford – literally – to rely on contractors for technology innovation, at least according to one contractor.

Modernization

Law library's plan emphasizes digital, social media

The Law Library of Congress' strategic plan highlights using digital media, the Web and social media.

Digital Government

Techies Stretched Thin

People

Agencies update progress on transparency plans

Federal agencies are publishing charts, graphics and progress reports on their open government efforts.

Digital Government

Social networking comes to DISA's collaboration site

The Defense Information Systems Agency's new Forge.mil Community tool will help users collaborate on broader issues beyond single projects.

Digital Government

2011 PMF Class

Digital Government

IRS computer glitches allow erroneous credits

Initial audit of 2011 season shows some filers wrongfully benefiting from first-time home buyer and energy-efficiency tax incentives.

Digital Government

Those darned open microphones

Well, you've heard it by now. At a recent meeting with donors, President Barack Obama spoke candidly near a live microphone that wasn't supposed to be on. The audio feed was heard by a reporter, and the rest is history.

People

Look north for ways to save on IT

The United States could learn from the Canadian government's performance evaluation process for IT hardware, writes Advanced Micro Devices' Rick Indyke.