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Work, Kendall talk tech superiority with DIUX leadership
The deputy Defense secretary and top acquisition official met Aug. 4 with the heads of DOD's new Silicon Valley outreach office.
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Top feds talk agile
Federal leaders discussed agile's promise and the notion that the government-changing approach could yield positive results far beyond IT – if feds can stomach it.
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A vote of confidence for USPTO telework
After questions were raised about a pioneering agency's productivity, an outside review suggests improvements -- but declares the telework program essentially sound.
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House of Representatives seeking new CIO
Former House CIO Nelson Moe left two months ago, and the House continues to quietly recruit for a replacement.
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What exactly is enterprise risk management?
It's more than simply rolling up the traditional risk management efforts — and it's increasingly critical for agencies.
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Improving the skills of your IT staff
Assessing your employees' abilities and identifying skills gaps require a less subjective approach.
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HumanGeo acquired by Radiant Group
HumanGeo, which focuses on developing big data analytics and visualizations, was founded by Federal 100 award winners Al Di Leonardo and Abe Usher.
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Being a better CIO: Responses to 3 IT concerns
When it comes to managing a winning IT team, trust, training and executive-level support are essential.
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Kathy Conrad: The exit interview
"It's not enough to just bring in smart, talented people. They need to work hand-in-hand with the many innovators and career leaders in government. And then to show quick wins."
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Roth grilled on contracting databases
Missouri Democrat Claire McCaskill used Denise Turner Roth's confirmation hearing to bore in on delays in the System for Award Management.
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Building an open environment for innovation
Federal IT leaders can more effectively promote innovation at their agencies by promoting an organizational climate that is open to risk and change.
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Senator fights electrical apocalypse
Sen. Ron Johnson plans to funnel $100 million toward quick hardening of the U.S. power grid. But with so much at stake, he contends, much more should be done.
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Agencies caught off guard by OPM’s pay-to-play credit monitoring
OPM is passing along the cost of post-breach credit monitoring to other federal agencies, but some are wondering how it will all work.
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Machine learning, agency missions and finding the shape of the haystack
Will computers that take information in, build hierarchies and learn over time diminish the role of human judgment in government?
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NASA's top watchdog talks IT
NASA Inspector General Paul Martin says the agency has made strides, but is still far from perfect when it comes to IT governance and cybersecurity.
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Federal program management needs help
Policy has been aimed at addressing specific problems rather than a holistic approach, says a new report from the National Academy of Public Administration.
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What smart succession planning requires
Leadership changes don’t have to be painful. Here are some tips for easing the transitions.
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Making the most of agency email scandals
Chief Records Officer Paul Wester would prefer that records management was done right, of course, but the political kerfuffles do offer a teachable moment.
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I am woman, hear me code
The third annual D.C. hackathon for women in tech is taking place Aug. 8 -- part of a much larger effort to diversify the IT ranks.
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