Digital Government
Making the case for more contests
Government has barely scratched the surface of what it could achieve in R&D with more, better and bigger prize competitions, experts say.
Modernization
Experts advise not rushing to meet digital records deadline
"Where I see failures happening in implementation is when people try to do too much all at one time," says Guidance Software’s Chad McManamy.
Cybersecurity
Watch out for 'the guy in cubicle 3B'
It's easier to recruit an insider than to hack from the outside, warns the former FBI man who had a leading role in catching notorious spy Robert Hanssen.
Digital Government
Government innovates, and people notice
Nearly 90 percent those surveyed for a new IBM Center report said their projects got media attention.
People
Why federal hiring is so hard
Senate hearing explores procedural and practical hurdles to bringing top talent into government.
Digital Government
99 problems but annotating ain't one
GSA has teamed up with social media annotation platform Rap Genius to make government jargon more understandable.
Cybersecurity
McConnell: Laws and policies 'have not kept pace' with cyber threats
Former DNI says increased information-sharing, comprehensive legislation and international agreements are key.
People
Software problems slow F-35 program
Delays could hurt the Joint Strike Fighter's capabilities even as the planes enter the Air Force, Navy and Marine Corps fleets.
Digital Government
Video: Are you smarter than a dinosaur?
NASA's newest crowdsourcing initiative seeks better algorithms for identifying humanity-threatening asteroids.
People
CIOs focused on training
Sixty percent of those surveyed said training is the answer to squeezing more efficiency out of a reduced workforce.
People
STEM students ponder public service
In a Partnership for Public Service survey, one in four college students ranked government as one of their top three job targets.
People
A window into the federal soul
Technology can simultaneously amplify mistakes and make them easier for customers – in the government’s case, citizens – to see.
Cybersecurity
Agencies at odds over border tech
CBP official Mark Borkowski complained that the agency's new system was being unfairly linked to the failed SBInet program.
People
OPM lays out IT recruiting plan
The effort includes assessing performance through a new automated system set to launch this year.
People
Professional Services Council launches tech policy group
Creation of the council is a response to what PSC President and CEO Stan Soloway called the "convergence" of the technology and professional services sectors.
People
Budget eyes better training for senior executives
The executive training proposal complements a broader, $56 billion plan aimed at improving customer service by federal agencies.
People
ACT-IAC taps executive partners
The 2014 Partners Program includes 16 government employees and 16 industry counterparts.
Digital Government
DOT, HHS headline Challenge.gov offerings
The departments' crowdsourcing efforts are among a dozen new listings on the website, some of which offer cash prizes.
People
Army workforce management system questioned
A GAO report says the Army Workload and Performance System is duplicative and needs tighter oversight.
People
CIO Council revives Workforce Committee
The panel will focus on recruiting, retaining and training IT staff.
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