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New executive order requires agencies to issue reports on outdated regulations twice a year.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
House panel approves phased retirement bill
The proposal would allow a blend of work and retirement in an effort to keep retirement-eligible feds in the workforce.
Modernization
OMB ups the ante on improper payments
Agencies are asked to plan ahead to implement "Do Not Pay" tool into existing operations.
Digital Government
White House discloses administrative costs for innovation contests
A progress report on innovation challenges released by the White House indicates that some federal agencies are paying for contractor assistance in administering the challenges.
Cybersecurity
White House cyber czar launching war on botnets
A new White House-led working group will develop policies and strategies to fight botnets.
People
Schmidt takes charge of cybersecurity priorities
White House cybersecurity coordinator Howard Schmidt is leading a charge to support federal adoption of cybersecurity priorities.
Digital Government
United States and India launch open government platform on Web
Following through on an agreement, the U.S. and India have jointly released open source code to help governments release data to the public.
Cybersecurity
Agencies get a boost from agile development
Government and industry execs discuss successful acquisition strategies in wake of shrinking budgets.
Digital Government