Digital Government
How Many Computer Centers?
The answer to that question may be just 13, the number of <a href=http://www.disa.mil/computing/documents/CatalogOfServices.pdf>computer centers operated by the Defense Information Systems Agency</a> and none run by the Army, Navy or Air Force.
Digital Government
Tech Skills In (Hot) Demand
I <a href="http://wiredworkplace.nextgov.com/2009/07/tech_skills_that_stand_out.php">reported</a> on Wednesday about the top 10 tech skills and certifications that can help job applicants stand out, according to a recent <a href="http://marketing.dice.com/dice-report/index.htm">Dice.com survey</a>. That survey also reports that as of July 1, 48,993 jobs have been posted to the Dice Web site.
Modernization
Good site searches vital, experts say
It's important that agencies' Web sites be easy to search, experts say.
Digital Government
NIST test puts software analysis tools put through their paces
Government Computer News
Digital Government
Guidance being updated for integrating data security into budgeting process
Government Computer News
Digital Government
GSA will retain oversight of contract to build Recovery.gov
The Recovery Accountability and Transparency Board opted to allow the agency to manage the contract to shorten the project's time frame and rely on its contracting skills.
Digital Government
Treasury further behind in ID card distribution than reported
A faulty definition of "issued" is at the heart of the discrepancy, inspector general finds.
Digital Government
GAO: Grant application portal littered with technical problems
Cumbersome registration requirements, no accountability for the site's performance and different policies for processing applications result in inconsistent awards.
Ideas
More Comp for Federal Web Sites
Our colleagues at the blog Tech Daily Dose, <a href="http://techdailydose.nationaljournal.com/2009/07/federal-rulemakings-made-easy.php">wrote about</a> a new site launched by transparency researcher Jerry Brito at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University, to make it easier for the public to find and comment on federal regulations -- a direct competitor to the government's Regulations.gov.
Ideas
Hold On to That Laptop
It may be a good idea to keep that laptop as a carry on where you can keep an eye on it -- not <a href="http://www.nydailynews.com/news/ny_crime/2009/07/15/2009-07-15_sting_nabs_stickyfingered_jfk_airport_workers_going_through_luggage.html">packed in your luggage out of sight</a>.
Digital Government
Top 10 Tech Skills That Stand Out
A recent <a href="http://marketing.dice.com/dice-report/index.htm">survey</a> by Dice.com found that hiring managers are having a difficult time finding job applicants with skills and experience related to the security, efficiency and cost effectiveness of technology, specifically to fill talent voids in areas like networks and databases, and strategies like virtualization and collaboration.
Digital Government
Summer of Gov
On Tuesday evening, I had the pleasure of attending the first Summer of Gov event in San Francisco. The event was well-attended by state, local and federal workers and industry representatives, including Craig Newmark, founder of Craiglist.org.
Modernization
IT central to debate over Real ID, PASS ID
Backers of a new driver's license security program say the current Real ID program's costly IT requirements are unnecessary and won't work for states.
Digital Government
Across Policy Lines
Norman Ornstein <a href="http://www.rollcall.com/issues/55_7/ornstein/36786-1.html">writes</a> in Wednesday's <em>Roll Call</em> that rather than merge federal agencies or reorganize the congressional committee system, the federal government should invest in social networking to better govern across policy and issue lines.
Digital Government
The 2009 Rising Star award winners announced
This year's 28 winners reflect the breadth and depth of young talent in the federal information technology community.
Modernization