People
Kids these days, with their Facebook and social networks
It could be called the Facebook litmus test: Are federal employees wasting taxpayer dollars when they log on to their Facebook accounts? Or are they honing their professional networking skills for big things to come?
People
Gov 2.0 -- Defining an era in 140 characters or less
Twitter is a key Gov 2.0 tool, but can it help define the movement? Readers try their thumbs.
Digital Government
Agency data management plan doesn’t fly, GAO says
The FAA is preparing to use more data in its risk management, but the efforts fall short, a new report says.
People
Feds: Don't come work for us!
Federal agencies, mired in outdated technology and bureaucratic management, are their own worst enemies when it comes to hiring and retaining top talent.
Digital Government
Army steps up data center consolidation after imposing server moratorium
The Army's effort at data center consolidation is in step with today’s announcement from President Barack Obama that all federal agencies must consolidate and reduce data centers.
Digital Government
6 Big Questions for the Future of Gov 2.0
This special issue of Federal Computer Week is devoted entirely to the comments and insights of our readers.
Digital Government
Trade group sees unintended consequences in new cybersecurity bill
The technology trade association TechAmerica is worried about regulatory provisions of a new comprehensive cybersecurity intoduced June 10 by three senior senators.
People
Acquisition training: The battle lines are drawn
A blog post about an innovative approach to workforce mentoring stirred up some bitter feelings between acquisition workers old and new.
People
What a laugh! The results of the FCW cartoon caption contest.
FCW cartoonist John Klossner announces the winner of the FCW Challenge cartoon caption contest.
Digital Government
Army steps up data center consolidation after imposing server moratorium
Government Computer News
Digital Government
Senate funds system to speed processing of mine safety violations
Electronic filing would help stop mining companies' tactic of evading responsibility for problems by contesting federal penalties, an appeals process that averages nearly two years.
Modernization
Survey: Cloud computing to make huge strides by 2020
Mobile devices and ease of use must outpace concerns about security, privacy and access.
Modernization
Draft plans to consolidate data centers due this month
Finals submissions, due by the end of July, will include a detailed inventory and information on the types of servers and processes used in each center and how much power they consume.
Digital Government