People
How to waste time and talent through acquisition training
Readers respond to blogger Steve Kelman's suggestion that the federal government take a hard look at the content of its acquisition training programs.
Digital Government
10 flaws with the data on Data.gov
Even a cursory examination of Data.gov's newly released high-value datasets revealed 10 types of quality deficiencies, says columnist Mike Daconta.
Digital Government
Former DHS chief: Cyber ShockWave exposed missing links in US security
Former DHS Secretary Michael Chertoff, who took part in Cyber ShockWave, says the exercise showed that the United States lacks the ability to effectively respond to a catastrophic cyber event. He identifies a few steps government and the private sector need to take.
Digital Government
The National Digital Literacy Corps modeled after Americorps
Fierce Government IT
Digital Government
How will Google/China spat end?
Google CEO Eric Schmidt told reporters he expects some resolution soon to his company's dispute with China, but didn't specify a date or say what form that could take.
Emerging Tech
Industry sees promise in open government contests
Offering prize money could spark innovative ideas, but administration must be careful that judging is perceived as fair, private sector officials say.
Modernization
Delays in satellite programs push Navy to look elsewhere
Service considers leasing capacity on Australian and experimental birds.
Digital Government
Glitches prompt IRS financial review system to fall short of expectations
Poor functionality cause employees to avoid using the $19 million examination network to determine tax-exempt status.
Digital Government
Panel recommends overhaul of GSA's Multiple Award Schedules
Agencies buying services and solutions require updated policies, analysts say.
Digital Government
With social media, should DOD go to the people, or should the people go to DOD?
Paul A. Strassman's recent column—arguing that DOD's social media policy doesn't do enough to address security—sparked a lively debate among readers, many of whom question whether DOD, or government in general, is suited to hosting social media sites.
Digital Government
When Blumenthal Saw the IT Light
Dr. David Blumenthal, chief evangelist in the crusade to move American healthcare into the electronic age, is a recovering Luddite.
Digital Government
The Travails of Joint Radios
The Joint Tactical Radio System, in development since 1999 when I only had a few gray hairs, failed another series of tests last year at Fort Bliss, Texas.
Ideas