People
Digital strategy launches great mobility build-out
The government's new digital strategy has ambitious plans for managing the rollout of mobile technology -- some say too ambitious.
Digital Government
The new rules of engagement
Social media has dramatically shifted the accepted views of what defines a journalist and what rules govern the exchanges between journalists and sources.
Acquisition
OMB's effort to dispel bad information takes a new step
Agencies that adopt the OMB policy will foster greater collaboration with industry by linking program officials with private-sector experts to solve problems, writes columnist Dan Chenok.
People
Mark Forman: E-gov's staunch champion
Mark Forman led President George W. Bush's e-government and e-business initiatives to create a more productive, citizen-centric government.
Digital Government
Air Force cancels annual IT conference amid cost concerns
The Air Force's annual IT conference has been shelved for 2012 as event spending comes under tough government scrutiny.
People
Two take top honors for service at Management of Change conference
For the first time, ACT/IAC gives John J. Franke Award to two winners rather than the traditional single honoree.
People
Dan Chenok to take reins at IBM think tank
Jonathan Breul is retiring as executive director of the research organization.
Modernization
Technology aids regulation reform
Some agencies find technological tools to help meet presidential demand for reduced regulations.
Cybersecurity
New White House cyber czar brings intell chops
Michael Daniel, Howard Schmidt's successor at the White House, brings new skills to bear.
People
GAO urges involving more partners in cross-cutting initiatives
Setting good goals is only part of the solution where programs that span multiple agencies are concerned, GAO says.
Digital Government
OMB to update old cybersecurity guidelines
Three former OMB officials are working on effort to revise circular.
Digital Government
Can Michael Daniel make a difference?
Howard Schmidt's successor will take over during the period when getting anything done in Washington is at its hardest: Just before an election.
People
OMB's digital strategy emphasizes mobility
Also in the strategy: A moratorium on .gov domains and a call for innovators for 'game-changing projects.'
Digital Government
Expert: New travel, conference limits may threaten transparency
Unintended side effects of efforts to rein in careless spending could affect other administration priorities.
People
VanRoekel: Agency culture to blame for resistance to tech adoption
Government leaders need to realize technology is their friend, a strategic asset, says the federal CIO.
Digital Government
President continues push for regulatory reviews
New executive order requires agencies to issue reports on outdated regulations twice a year.
People
Long-awaited digital roadmap almost ready to debut
Forthcoming strategy will give citizens better access to government data and enhance service delivery for agencies.
Modernization
Data.gov launches developer community
Developer.data.gov is the latest in a growing list of communities designed to make practical use of the government's datasets.
Modernization
FedRAMP comes fraught with challenges
Agency CIOs acknowledge cloud fears, but look to FedRAMP to alleviate some of the concerns. However, FedRAMP poses some difficulties of its own.
Modernization