Modernization
The dirty dozen: 12 bad government Web sites
While many governments and agencies have been striving to make their Web sites more up-to-date and accessible, some remain shocking examples of bad user experience.
People
Meet the 2010 Rising Stars
Twenty-four up-and-coming professionals in government information technology will be recognized this year in the annual Rising Star awards program, cosponsored by Federal Computer Week.
People
People on the move, events in the news
A who's who of former federal information technology leaders joined in recognizing this year's honorees at the Association for Federal Information Resources Management’s annual Executive Leadership Awards at the Capital Hilton June 17.
Modernization
Tracking gulf oil spill efforts, in real time
Anyone with a Web browser and Internet connection can now track data related to the Deepwater Horizon/BP oil spill in real time.
Digital Government
The best of the federal blogosphere
A case of hidden dangers a lesson in leadership, and the fight against human trafficking.
People
Recommended reading
IT burnout: When the thrill is gone; Project management pitfalls to avoid; Must-haves for government social media policies.
People
Bigger threat: National crises or unprepared managers?
More than 90 percent of federal employees believe it is important that they continue working during a national crisis, but a lack of continuity-of-operations coordination and telework eligibility may thwart their efforts.
Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity bill would give president, DHS too much power, critics say
A cybersecurity bill is gaining support in the Senate, but its critics argue that it would give the president and DHS too much power over the private sector.
Digital Government
Former DARPA chief joins policy institute's board
Anthony Tether has joined the Potomac Institute for Policy Studies' board of regents.
Cybersecurity
James Cameron, Kevin Costner bring Hollywood know-how to gulf oil spill
'Avatar' and 'Titanic' director James Cameron and 'Waterworld' star Kevin Costner are working with oil giant BP and government officials on separate remedies for the Gulf oil spill disaster.
People
Recommended reading
10 co-workers from hell; learning to trust virtual humans; 3 project management pitfalls to avoid.
Digital Government
Kevin Costner, James Cameron make splash in Gulf of Mexico
The ugly saga of the Gulf of Mexico oil spill has taken an unexpected twist, with two Hollywood luminaries offering technical expertise.
Digital Government
NASA hits FISMA reset button
NASA's Jerry Davis has won many admirers for saying his agency would focus on reducing security risks through automation, rather than compliance paperwork.
People
Apps aplenty: Public-sector contests produce uneven results
There's something so American about the idea of holding a contest to develop the latest and greatest applications for government. Like democracy itself, the public contest seems to acknowledge the innovative spirit of the American people — and their thirst for recognition, if not cash awards.
People
Army enlists bloggers to share their stories...
Army enlists bloggers to share stories; after the flood in Tajikistan; the disconnect in the Internet debate; and fear of vampire power.
Digital Government
IAC announces its new leadership
Industry Advisory Council elects new leadership for the coming year.
Cybersecurity
Recommended reading
Cameras or cops?; Getting public input on technology projects; The Steve Jobs approach to PowerPoint.
Digital Government
The missing ingredient in cybersecurity
Many of the most common problems with cybersecurity could be alleviated if the federal government made a concerted effort to raise awareness and educate the public about the issues, says one expert.
People
How is gov 2.0 like a cowboy in an office?
FCW Cartoonist John Klossner has provided the cartoon. Your job is to write dialogue or a caption that gives it a government 2.0 theme — and that gives us a good laugh.
People