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

House Blue Dogs propose commission to kill programs

The commission would review each federal program to determine its merits.

Digital Government

BP relied on faulty U.S. data

Wall Street Journal

Digital Government

Why Lockheed gave up $1.3 billion

Washington Technology