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BYOD: Not so inevitable after all

Employees might demand e-mail and Web access on their own devices, but agencies should think carefully when considering broader BYOD policies.

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When collaboration fails

Collaboration is the cornerstone of good, efficient government, but misperceptions and underlying issues often paralyze interagency efforts to work together.

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Federal employee satisfaction drops sharply in new survey

The Partnership for Public Service's 2012 Best Places to Work report finds two-thirds of agencies have lower scores than last year.

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The E-Gov Act at 10 years

The decade-old effort to make the government more transparent, accessible and efficient with IT has been effective, but there's a long way yet to go, writes Tom Simmons.

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State's proposal to delay tweets draws undelayed reaction

Possible policy change at diplomacy agency would blunt one of the key strengths of social media, critics say.

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Harnessing the energy of youth for better government

'Ethical hacking' training for young people has some risks, but Steve Kelman thinks that bringing the enthusiasm of the young to bear is an idea with many applications in government.

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The dangers of consultant-speak

Trendy buzzwords should never be allowed to obscure the fact that IT consulting is all about having a positive effect on the mission and the bottom line, writes Bob Woods.

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Hurry! The deadline for Fed 100 nominations is almost here

Make sure great work is recognized -- nominations close on Dec. 21.

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Air Force assigns general to new Cyber Command role

Brig. Gen. Sheila Zuehlke was nominated for appointment to the rank of major general and assigned as mobilization assistant to the commander of U.S. Cyber Command. Her appointment was one of three recent Air Force personnel moves.

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Scoring CIOs on social media

A new analysis seeks to find which CIOs are the best at using Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.

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Collaboration’s role in the new work environment

Agencies have the opportunity to enhance productivity and innovation but only if they learn to manage collaborative efforts effectively

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Why mobile pilots fail

Conducting a mobile pilot project is easy. But even so, almost all of them never make it out of the test phase.

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Issa's home robbed

Rep. Darrell Issa's California home was robbed in late November, authorities report.

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National Archives picks first 'chief innovation officer'

Appointee was also the National Archives first chief digital access strategist.

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The BYOD solution

John Klossner has an idea for solving the management concerns of BYOD.

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White House CIO resigns

The CIO of the White House Office of Administration in the Executive Office of the President is stepping down, according to reports.

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The Brooks Legacy: Remembering the man who changed federal IT

The late Congressman Jack Brooks came from an era when one person with passion could make a difference, writes Frank McDonough.

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Darrell Issa: Friend or foe?

The chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee has put countless agency leaders in the hot seat, but his efforts on IT reform reflect a solutions-oriented, bipartisan approach.

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IBM's Altman wins Heroes in Technology Award

Anne Altman earns honors at AFCEA, March of Dimes event.

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Jack Brooks, father of modern procurement, dies at 89

The man behind the 1965 Brooks Act, the Government Paperwork Reduction Act and the Office of Federal Procurement Policy passed away in his home state of Texas.