Digital Government
Cloud computing and the disaster in waiting
Some industry watchers now warn that the IT industry's own Deepwater Horizon crisis is just around the corner, blogger Brian Robinson writes.
Digital Government
Next Gen Government Trends
GovLoop has <a href="http://www.govloop.com/profiles/blogs/next-gen-summit-winners">announced</a> the winners of a recent video contest that asked participants to create a short and inspiring video on "Why are you the next generation of government?" It's no surprise that all of the winning entries included some focus on how technology and a flexible workplace are key to the next generation of government leaders.
Cybersecurity
Security-cleared job seekers have new social network
The Cleared Network gives people with security clearances a chance to take advantage of social networking's perks.
Cybersecurity
iPad Security Solutions
Earlier this month, Apple's iPad 3G suffered a <a href="http://www.nextgov.com/web_headlines/wh_20100614_1207.php">major breach</a> that possibly exposed thousands of high profile email addresses. The news made <a href="http://cybersecurityreport.nextgov.com/2010/06/feds_caught_up_in_ipad_security_breach.php">major headlines</a>, and the FBI opened an <a href="http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704312104575299111189853840.html">investigation</a>.
Modernization
GSA wants vendor ideas to improve communications
The General Services Administration wants ideas from vendors to improve communication and collaboration.
Digital Government
Government efficiency: It's not about the light bulbs
Readers answer the question: "How many feds does it take to change a light bulb?"
Modernization
Forge.mil could be replicated for civilian agencies
GSA official outlines plans to engage people and implement effective IT solutions across the government.
People
Don't cut corners on insourcing transitions
Agencies need to transition positions without losing institutional knowledge, writes Peter G. Tuttle, CPCM.
People
The case for more acquisition training options
The Department of Veterans Affairs' Jan Frye explains the rationale behind VA's Acquisition Academy.
People
Craigslist founder helps HHS with idea competition
The Health and Human Services Department is getting some help from Craigslist founder Craig Newmark with its employee-only innovation competition.
Modernization
How smart should the smart grid be?
Updating the electrical grid makes sense, but there are still a few bugs to work out, writes FCW columnist Chris Bronk.
Digital Government
Senators say no 'kill switch' in bill
Sens. Joe Lieberman (I-Conn.) and Susan Collins (R-Maine) are trying to debunk what they say are myths about their proposal to bolster cybersecurity.
Digital Government
7 get awards for work on government cybersecurity
Symantec gave its 2010 Cyber 7 Awards to people judged to have developed innovative programs for government cybersecurity.
People