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U.S. CTO stepping down
Todd Park is moving to Silicon Valley to recruit talent into federal IT ranks.
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More hands-on engagement promised at this year's ELC
As the government pivots to agile, this year's ACT-IAC leadership meeting hones in on practical problem solving.
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'Hacking bureaucracy' at 18F
Greg Godbout, executive director of GSA's innovation lab, wants to set an example in hiring and other areas for the rest of the federal government to emulate.
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A new direction for Presidential Innovation Fellows
New PIF Director Garren Givens has revamped the selection process and installed a new system that means less "parachuting in" and wider opportunities for participants.
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GSA unveils unified acquisition strategy
the Federal Acquisition Service aims to be both a better provider and a trusted adviser.
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GovTV: Mikey Dickerson's first day
A White House video sheds some light on the U.S. Digital Service head's orientation -- and his wardrobe choices.
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Staying out of the email hot seat
The IRS was the latest agency to learn about email archiving the hard way. Here's how to avoid being next.
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Digital Service and agency IT: Advice for Mikey
Steve Kelman has some suggestions to help the administration's latest IT outsider succeed.
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Energy Department CIO Brese headed to private sector
Bob Brese’s last day on the job as CIO at the Energy Department will be Sept. 5.
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HHS cloud plans, a key IT vacancy and talk of a cyber-specific service branch
News and notes from around the federal IT community.
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No on FITARA, yes on wearable gear, maybe on JSF software
News and notes from around the federal IT community.
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Social media rules!
Steve Kelman argues that government must do more to embrace the realities of social media's massive influence.
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JIE comes into focus under Halvorsen
After three months on the job, acting DOD CIO Terry Halvorsen is putting his stamp on leading Defense IT projects.
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Sylvia Burns promoted to Interior CIO
The department’s new chief information officer had served as acting CIO since March.
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The REAL regulatory challenge of agile development
Steve Kelman argues that TechFAR's problem with agile is at the task order level, not the contract level.
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Analytics could drive the future of VistA
The next generation of VA's electronic health record should see benefits from agency advances in predictive analytics.
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