Digital Government
Innovation contests spread through government
Cristin Dorgelo, hired away from the X Prize Foundation, is pleased to see innovation competitions bringing results to government.
Modernization
VanRoekel: IT reform 'a shock to the system'
Less than two years in the making, the plan to transform federal IT management has seen some significant milestones.
People
John Koskinen: Y2K revisited
John Koskinen helped the U.S. brace for Y2K -- and in doing so changed federal IT.
People
White House threatens to strike down bill to extend pay freeze
An appropriations bill that funds military construction and veterans' programs also would add another year to the federal employee pay freeze for some employees.
Cybersecurity
Tips for the digital government strategy
The new digital government strategy might be overwhelming, but agencies are beginning to sort it out and offer advice.
Digital Government
SES members fed up with slackers
New poll reveals that SES members are generally happy with their role, not so much with their lazier colleagues.
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.
Modernization
Can the government outsource solutions to its problems?
Technology is enabling a new kind of collaboration, and now the government is looking to institutionalize the approach to solve serious problems.
Digital Government
Gwynne Kostin to lead new innovation center in digital strategy
Gwynne Kostin will take on a key role in the new innovation center created under Federal CIO Steve VanRoekel's digital strategy.
Modernization
Tight budgets should not stall innovation, VanRoekel says
The public sector may have unique challenges but it could learn a thing or two from the industry.
Digital Government
White House reinforces mobile initiative
Obama directs agencies to implement a new intiative to help citizens more easily access government information and services on their mobile devices.
Cybersecurity
What cyber czar's departure means for White House cyber priorities
Howard Schmidt played a key role in developing some of the White House's cybersecurity initiatives. What will become of them when he steps down?
Cybersecurity
White House cyber czar Howard Schmidt plans retirement
The Obama administration's senior cyber official announces he's retiring to spend more time with family.
Digital Government
President continues push for regulatory reviews
New executive order requires agencies to issue reports on outdated regulations twice a year.
Digital Government
And the winner of the 2012 presidential election is ...
A professor's algorithm sidesteps the hoopla to reveal the winner of the upcoming presidential election, writes columnist Alan Balutis.
Digital Government
Federal CIO living in style with new designer home
Former Microsoft exec makes big house purchase.
People
Agencies get direction on implementing standardized enterprise architecture
New guidance gives agency heads steps to standardize the development and use of architectures.
People
Richard Clarke joins SRA International as cybersecurity adviser
Former White House cyber expert and long-time presidential adviser Richard Clarke will serve at SRA International.
People