People
OMB's hold on financial systems comes with a price
An OMB-mandated pause on financial system projects is likely to diminish momentum on modernization efforts, write Laurance Alvarado and John Cox, senior directors at Alvarez and Marsal.
People
4 steps toward better collaboration in government
KPMG's Mark Forman identifies four changes federal agencies could make to take fuller advantage of the latest breed of collaboration software.
Digital Government
The Disney Store approach to cutting the federal deficit
A retail business based on agency logo merchandise could make a modest dent in the federal deficit, writes Steve Kelman.
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