Digital Government
NASA's FISMA stance stirs up a debate
Numerous FCW readers are concerned that federal officials do not understand the real value of the security C&A process.
Ideas
Classroom Tech Questioned Again
<em>The Washington Post</em> ran an <a href=http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/06/10/AR2010061005522.html>article</a> on Friday that questions just how much -- if at all -- the high-tech gizmos like whiteboards (which replaced chalk boards) that schools have been spending millions of dollars improve learning and test scores. From the article:
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Critics rap Twitter's federal plans
Twitter's search for its first Washington-based government liaison announced this week has prompted a flurry of tweets and blog posts by Gov. 2.0 community members offering advice and comments, but skeptics are mobilizing, too.
People
Acquisition 2.0: How much industry collaboration is too much?
The debates about the merits of Acquisition 2.0 will be familiar to anyone who has been following the twists and turns of procurement reform during the past decade or two.
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Twitter Seeks "Government Liaison"
Twitter <a href="http://twitter.com/job.html?jvi=oBbkVfwL,Job">announced</a> this week that it would be hiring its first DC-based "government liaison" to boost government presence on the social networking site. This sparked off an intense debate over the kind of person it would take to get the government to embrace social media.
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Federal agencies, mired in outdated technology and bureaucratic management, are their own worst enemies when it comes to hiring and retaining top talent.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.
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