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What keeps federal CIOs up at night?
The latest TechAmerica CIO Survey reveals the effects of new budget realities, cyber vulnerabilities and the pressures of an aging workforce on agency CIOs.
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Harvard honors innovative programs
Harvard's Kennedy School recognizes programs from GSA, NARA and other agencies as among the most creative and effective.
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First Lady gets behind veterans' IT training
The Information Technology Training and Certification Partnership prepares veterans for careers in IT.
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What's wrong with IT at Veterans Affairs?
In an increasingly high-profile morass, the Veterans Affairs Department's tech troubles are only growing worse. Most recently, several key leaders have stepped down while the integrated health record effort stalls and a massive claims backlog remains unresolved.
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What happens when the kids go for startups?
Government recruiting efforts have a lot of hurdles already. Steve Kelman identifies a possible new one.
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Sequester's silver lining
Sequestration has redefined 'normal,' but agency leaders are beginning to recognize new kinds of opportunities in it.
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Telework Week report highlights upside
The 112,000 federal employees who participated in this year's event during the week of March 4 were 'equal if not more productive' while working remotely than when in the office.
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Air Force Secretary Donley to retire
During his five years in the the post, Donley was 'outstanding leader,' Hagel says.
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How to manage your management consultants
Agencies have long relied on outside consultants to help them achieve their goals, and the current economic environment could provide an opportunity to enhance those partnerships.
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What do budget cuts mean for DOD's research arm?
DARPA's leader believes America may be on the cusp of a 'fundamental shift' in allocating funding for defense.
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A guide to handle social-media hacks
When a hacked AP Twitter account falsely reported President Obama's injury in an explosion, the public reacted with no immediate White House assurance. There are better ways to handle such situations.
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How to spot a data scientist
The hottest job in tech has vague definitions, but the skills and aptitudes needed are clear. What does the future hold for this rapidly emerging field?
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Burwell confirmed for OMB
Burwell takes the reins at OMB as the administration attempts to sell its fiscal 2014 budget on Capitol Hill.
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Metzenbaum leaving OMB
The point person for Obama's performance management agenda is returning to Boston, according to published reports.
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DOD issues directive to define CIO role
The Defense Department has laid out the roles and responsibilities of the Pentagon's chief information officer, updating nearly decade-old governance to include some of DOD's most pressing concerns.
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VA backlog resolution hinges on IT
Officials pin their hopes for an easing of the claims logjam on new systems.
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The search for more spectrum
Much of the wireless spectrum coveted for next-generation broadband is currently used by federal agencies. The pressure to share -- or move -- is building.
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Uncertainty persists with DOD furloughs
Hagel, others note productivity hit and the need for flexibility
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