Ideas
Why Cyber Spending Will Increase
Barack Obama <a href="http://www.nextgov.com/nextgov/ng_20080718_2930.php">pledged</a> last summer to make cybersecurity a priority, but a better barometer of just how high network security will be on an Obama administration agenda is to look at where federal contractors are investing. And they are betting big on cybersecurity, <a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-1009_3-10130225-83.html">according to CNet news</a>.
Cybersecurity
CIO Council panel details functions
The committee will focus on helping agencies implement the Comprehensive National Cybersecurity Initiative.
Modernization
Also In The News: Obama and Web 2.0
President-elect Barack Obama's embrace of Web 2.0 poses a challenge for many in government.
Ideas
A Call for More Social Networking
Craig Newmark, founder of Craig's List, wrote Dec. 29 on The Huffington Post Web site that the Federal Web Managers Council "itching for inauguration, but they're not waiting." He cites some points in a Dec. 23 <a href="http://www.usa.gov/webcontent/documents/SocialMediaFed%20Govt_BarriersPotentialSolutions.pdf">Web council paper</a> on what policies and strategies an Obama administration should ask agencies to do when it comes to social networking.
Acquisition
ITAA plans merger, name change
The technology trade group is merging with another association and changing its name on New Year's Day.
Digital Government