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