Modernization
New Congress could act on tech, communications issues
Two areas in the technology and telecommunications space -- privacy and spectrum -- are emerging as the likeliest to see legislative action during the 112th Congress.
Cybersecurity
Detaching IT security officers would harm cybersecurity, CIOs warn
Proponents back legislation to give chief information security officers autonomy to better enforce federal network security management.
Digital Government
AT&T gets another extension on long-standing videoconferencing contract
Company has been providing services to DISA for 13 years on a sole-source basis, because it owns the necessary tools.
Modernization
Law enforcement agencies must deal with modernization, collaboration hurdles
Senior officials discuss technology issues the FBI and ATF face.
Digital Government
National strategy for identity management nearly done
The administration’s National Strategy for Trusted Identities in Cyberspace is expected to be finalized this winter, and the standards-making process to support it already is under way.
Acquisition
Procurement experts weigh election results
Shifting political balance in Congress could bring changes to procurement, IT.
People
The telework kit: Regular vs. ad hoc home workers
Here are checklists to provide gear for two types of teleworkers.
People
4 ingredients of a telework success
Cover these four essentials to outfit a workforce that can take work-at-home days -- planned or not -- in stride.
People
The midterm election's effect on open gov
GovLoop members discuss what the latest campaign cycle might mean for transparency efforts.
Modernization
Is Kundra's data center consolidation initiative doomed?
The effort to reduce the number of data centers is noble, but the obstacles can't be ignored.
Acquisition
IT innovation might be at risk under new Congress, former Rep. Davis warns
Former Rep. Tom Davis (R-Va.) predicts that the new House GOP majority will be zealous in scrutinizing agency IT innovations for possible cuts.
People