Cybersecurity
Why branding matters -- even in government
More focus on building and enhancing the employer brand could help agencies find and keep talent.
People
NASA learns the dark side of a sunny outlook
When exploring the solar system, NASA's 'we can do it' attitude is critical for success. On more down-to-earth projects, however, it can create problems.
People
The mobile revolution could transform the next-generation federal workforce
Today's children are tomorrow's workforce -- plugged in, connected and ready for an office without walls. Will the government be ready for them?
Digital Government
Federal List: 6 memorable moments in federal social media
After a hesitant beginning, the federal government has begun to embrace social media in a big way. Here are a few of the most creative forays.
Acquisition
Sequstration could cut off some suppliers for agencies
Agencies rely on small firms for their operations, but many of those companies don't have the cushion to survive harsh cutbacks from sequestration.
Digital Government
NASA, SBA use Google+ to praise small business
Small businesses have played a key role in the Mars Curiosity mission and are a core part of the space agency's strategy, according to its administrator.
Acquisition
How a few words could change small-business set-aside picture
The Obama administration is trying to change some wording in the acquisition rules make it easier to set aside R&D solicitations.
Digital Government
Augmented reality: Where the real and virtual worlds meet
Agencies have quietly been adding augmented reality to their bag of tech tricks for years.
People
NASA scores high on innovation
Feds are gung-ho about innovation, but managers are still on the fence.
People
NASA beefs up telework plan
The space agency seeks to complement its Work From Anywhere program with new mobility strategy.
Modernization
NASA logs Web services savings
A switch to Web services for cloud-based infrastructure is paying off.
Modernization
NASA reveals IT reform progress
A year after releasing a strategic IT management plan, NASA's CIO touts progress.
Modernization
NASA pulls back from open-source community with praise
OpenStack, an initiative launched by NASA and vendor RackSpace, has grown up nicely, official says.
Digital Government
NASA moves to protect lunar history
A guideline document seeks to protect Apollo landing sites from harm.
Modernization
Sky's the limit for new IT options at NASA's Goddard center
Adrian Gardner, CIO at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center, says balancing IT agility with sound and secure practices is a challenge
Cybersecurity
Choosing a mobile development strategy for your agency
Here are some of the pros and cons of native vs. Web-based apps.
People
Agencies not playing around with gamification
A familiar concept in the private sector, gamification makes a splash in the federal space.
People
NASA knowledge management database used rarely
NASA's Inspector General is raising questions about the future viability of one of NASA's knowledge management systems
Digital Government