People

CTOs should embrace, not eclipse, CIOs

Agency IT leaders are essential for a governmentwide CTO’s success.

People

Obama needs a change agent, not a bureaucracy

The newly created role is right for real transformation leader.

People

Obama’s CTO: Some assembly required

Experts describe their vision of the government’s top technologist.

People

Breaking down the rule

Starting Dec. 12, the government can suspend or disbar a company that doesn't comply with new rules for disclosing criminal allegations.

People

Watchdogs make industry leery

Federal contractors must report evidence of crimes to inspectors general under new requirements.

People

Editorial: How to assemble a CTO

Given the right role and authority, the CTO could prove to be a valuable asset to the president and an ally of the CIOs.

Cybersecurity

FCW Insider: Buzzing about DOD and malware

Questions abound about the malware attack against the Defense Department, but answers are not forthcoming.

Digital Government

War gaming offers agencies methodology for assessing risk

Simulation technique should not be reserved for military operations, industry specialist says.

Digital Government

Tech investment seen as critical to health care reform

IT would reduce costs and improve care, but initial price tag is steep, leading Democrat warns.

Digital Government

Three agencies earn top management awards

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Modernization

Other tips for virtualization success

Experts offer tips for maximizing your server virtualization.

Modernization

6 tips for server virtualization

Adopters count careful planning and reconfigured storage systems among the top keys to success.

People

Site surveys political jobs

Users can search for opportunities in the Obama administration by position, agency, state and category.

Ideas

More Study Needed for E-Health System

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Modernization

DHS’ travel program certification draws fire

Members of Congress worry that the Homeland Security Department rushed to install a system that does not meet their intentions.

Modernization

No exit

Trouble fielding a system to track foreign visitors' departures illustrates the complicated policy picture homeland security has become.

Ideas

Private or Public? Does It Matter?

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People

Welles: Be patient as transition unfolds

Some proven advice can help federal employees weather the changes a new administration brings.

People

Kelman: Young workers like some rules

Agencies can keep employees longer with rules that guide but don’t confine creativity.

People

Transition Watch: Gates to focus on acquisition

Defense contracting reform is a key issue for the incoming administration, and increased attention from Gates is expected to bring Gates and President-elect Obama into closer agreement on future needs.