Digital Government
Takai may yet become DOD CIO
Former deputy Defense CIO Dave Wennergren said that California CIO Teri Takai is very much still in the running for the job.
People
Note to feds: Go forth and fail!
There's a fine line between being on top of a project and stifling workers' skills, FCW cartoonist and blogger John Klossner writes.
Modernization
Bedbugs beware: EPA weaves web(site) on how to kill you
The Environmental Protection Agency has a new online search tool to find pesticides for killing bedbugs.
Modernization
Consolidate IT infrastructure, save $1 trillion, CEOs say
The Technology CEO Council claims the federal government can save $1 trillion in 10 years by streamlining supply chains, consolidating data centers, automating paper processes and applying anti-fraud analytic tools.
Cybersecurity
White House slow to implement cybersecurity recommendations, GAO says
The White House moves to implement the 22 recommendations of a cybersecurity review last year, auditors find.
People
Do program managers belong in program offices, or in IT shops?"
Should program managers--the professionals who are best-suited to provide a results-oriented, front-line perspective on the features of the system as it is developed and released--work with program offices, or in IT shops? Blogger Steve Kelman ponders the question.
Cybersecurity
Progress is slow on cybersecurity goals, GAO reports
A lack of clear roles and responsibilities has hindered advances on President Obama's strategy for safeguarding computer networks, officials tell watchdog.
Modernization
Contracting market set to shrink in fiscal 2011
Analysts find agencies are trying to cut back in most areas, with the exception of cybersecurity, health IT and energy.
Digital Government
Telework is about to take off, officials say
Now more than ever government recognizes the value of working outside the office, agency leaders note.
Cybersecurity
White House says online investigations, privacy can coexist
In face of criticism, Obama administration stresses its commitment to protecting individuals' civil liberties.
Digital Government
State Department likes green IT, but not yet sure how much
Difficulties arise as department moves toward green information technology practices.
Cybersecurity
Army Tops Air Force, Navy
In the midst of a computer's worst nightmare -- malicious files, malware and corrupted Web servers -- the unlikeliest of responders burrows in and wages a winning defense. It's the U.S. Army, a military branch that's not exactly synonymous with cybersecurity.
Ideas
Fighting Crime From Your Bed
Looking to help deter shoplifting right from your very own house? Now some people can.
Digital Government
EHRs Certified for Meaningful Use
Another barrier to large-scale adoption of health IT began crumbling in the past week when three dozen electronic health records and their component parts earned certification for meeting meaningful use standards.
Digital Government