Digital Government
Top Dollar IT Certifications
While the down economy has led to nearly flat salaries for many tech jobs, IT professionals are touting one important tool that helps them earn more money: professional certifications. According to the March issue of the <a href="http://phx.corporate-ir.net/External.File?item=UGFyZW50SUQ9MzcyNTMyfENoaWxkSUQ9MzY5OTU0fFR5cGU9MQ==&t=1">Dice Report</a>, IT professionals who obtain specific certifications are increasing their value to other companies and organizations, raising their value in the job market and signaling to their current management that they're worth holding on to.
Digital Government
Be careful of those hard drives, XP users
This post is for those that are still, and will be for a while, users of Windows XP. If that isn’t you then look away – or maybe gloat a little.
People
A new way to think about favoritism in the workplace
Cartoonist John Klossner suggests that everyone just admit that favoritism exists -- and to acknowledge that not all favoritism is bad.
Acquisition
OFPP administrator attempts to draw clear lines
Gordon wants to make sure agencies will have no questions about what work should and should not be done by contractors.
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