Cybersecurity
White House details sweeping changes to federal computing
The 40-page strategy directs agency IT leaders to follow a 'cloud first' policy and evaluate the practicality of leasing access to Web-based equipment before buying new hardware or software.
People
Successful agency recruiting strategies revealed in report
A new report shows the techniques that federal agencies have found to be most effective in attracting talented young new hires.
Digital Government
New Army CIO picture coming into focus
The likely top choice for the new Army chief information officer has become clear -- but there is still no official word.
Digital Government
Defense Acquisition University gets new president
Katrina McFarland is the new president of the Defense Acquisition University and will oversee new curriculum that reflects changing defense acquisition guidelines.
Digital Government
6 bold tech predictions: Fact or fantasy?
Government tech experts size up analysts' predictions for the future of technology.
Acquisition
Better requirements -- at the task-order level
Agencies will do a better job of getting what they need to meet their requirements if they define those requirements in task orders, rather than trying to map out everything in the initial RFP, suggests Steve Kelman.
Digital Government
VA exec suspended; reason unclear
The department is preparing to name an interim director for its small-business advocacy office after VA suspended the office's executive director.
People
Public experts could become on-demand resources
GSA wants feedback on ExpertNet, a draft concept for soliciting and collecting advice on specific topics from experts in the public.
People
DOD discourages using acronyms
DOD Executive Secretary Michael Bruhn paints a picture of ambiguity, misuse and abuse when it comes to acronym use in Defense Department correspondence.
People
5 top management priorities for 2011
Columnist Steve Kelman identifies the Obama administration's best options for improving the management of government programs and operations.
People
5 necessary truths about Gov 2.0
Efforts to engage with the public might move to the back burner unless federal leaders can make them relevant to broader issues.
People
5 sure-fire bets for federal IT in 2011
In what promises to be a chaotic year for government, Alan Balutis presents five things you can count on happening in federal IT.
Digital Government