Digital Government
Acting Defense Chief Cleared of Accusations of Ethics Abuse
Shanahan did not tilt decisions to former employer Boeing, IG concludes.
Policy
Exclusive: What OMB’s New Shared Services Policy Will Mean for Modernization
A new class of shared services providers will manage a “marketplace” of offerings, meaning big changes for employees and modernization plans.
Cybersecurity
Federal CISO Wants To Move Beyond ‘Whack-a-Mole’ Supply Chain Security
Sweeping bans on Kaspersky Lab, ZTE and Huawei products were the right move, but Grant Schneider thinks the government needs a more scalable approach.
Cybersecurity
Cyber Officials Swear They Aren't the Enemy
Federal cyber officials want to help agencies build more secure health care systems, not just say no.
Ideas
Moving from Random Acts of Digital to Real Transformation
Too often, government agencies and businesses alike pin their hopes on a single type of transformative technology.
Modernization
Cloud Success Starts at the Top
Top-down support is “game-changer” for innovation efforts, federal tech leaders said.
Digital Government
Nominations Open for New Government Leadership Awards
We'll be naming an all-star team of officials who have gone above and beyond to serve the American people.
Digital Government
Trump Upends Homeland Security Department in Mass Removal of Top Staff
Experts and former officials call the bulk turnover unhealthy, unprecedented and "enormously disruptive."
Emerging Tech
How Customer Experience is Disrupting Government Technology
Better service delivery is changing the way implementers and users view technology.
Ideas
Is Your Agency Ready for AI?
Federal agencies can be particularly susceptible to AI failure, for several reasons.
Ideas
The Promise and Limitations of AI in Cybersecurity
In the cybersecurity arena, hype runs deep, and AI is no exception.
Digital Government
OPM Is Giving CIOs More Direct Hiring Authority But Plans To Keep A Watchful Eye
The administration has been gathering feedback on giving agency CIOs more power over direct hiring authorities and plans to publish the final rule soon.
Digital Government
White House to Nominate Michael Kratsios as U.S. CTO
Kratsios, who currently serves as the country’s deputy chief technology officer, will be the first person to hold the title since the Obama administration.
Digital Government
What’s Next for Government Data
Here’s how federal agencies are tapping into one of their greatest resources.
Digital Government
CIA Announces New Chief Information Officer
She’ll start in her new role April 1.
Ideas
Getting Leaders Onboard for Data Governance
Everyone from top to bottom should be working toward a culture of data stewardship.
Digital Government
DOD Needs To Decide Exactly What the CMO’s Authorities Are
The chief management officer was designed to be a powerful position to reform the Defense Department but has yet to get its footing.
Digital Government
Labor Department Creates Chief Data Officer Position
In addition to a CDO, the agency will establish a data board—both in accordance with the OPEN Government Data Act.
Digital Government
2019 Will Be The Year For Building Trust in Government IT, Says Federal CIO
As more services are automated, agencies must keep the public’s trust by being transparent about the algorithms and data being used.
Digital Government