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Seven steps to a smooth transition
ACT-IAC paper offers advice to the next administration on cybersecurity, management, workforce and more.
People
IT modernization isn't all about tech
More efficient and cost-effective IT often comes down to customer involvement and comfort, according to some IT experts.
People
Trump promises federal hiring freeze
In a weekend policy speech, the Republican presidential nominee announced plans to trim the federal workforce by attrition.
People
Trump ally Gingrich pushes for federal 'You're fired!'
A senior adviser to presidential candidate Donald Trump wants to make it easier for the former reality TV star to use his famous catchphrase if he's elected.
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Modernization guidance from ACT-IAC
Planning for modernizing systems can be tricky because adopting technologies requires more than just tech savvy, according to a new ACT-IAC modernization guide.
Modernization
How the government IT shop is changing
CIOs are transitioning from a tactical, infrastructure focus to a more agile, application-centric mindset.
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Legacy fund already having impact
U.S. CIO Tony Scott said a proposed IT modernization fund, still before Congress, is changing the way agencies think about upgrading legacy technology.
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Kerry seeks talent boost from Silicon Valley
Secretary of State John Kerry called on the technology industry for help with staffing and ideas for the agency's Global Engagement Center.
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5 steps to more effective CTOs
New report examines roles and reporting structures for federal chief technology officers.
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Managing the transition
A new report from the Partnership for Public Service wants the next administration to treat government as an integrated enterprise and tap the existing talent pool.
Cybersecurity
New CISO faces tough sprint
Greg Touhill, the first governmentwide CISO, will have a long task list and a short window of time as the Obama administration enters its last four months.
Cybersecurity
Johnson: Cyber reorg should be priority for next Congress
The long-planned reorganization and upgrade of DHS' primary cybersecurity office should be a top priority for the next Congress, the DHS secretary said.
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OMB seeks IT buying expert
The Office of Management and Budget is looking for a specialist to support IT category management efforts.
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How to construct tomorrow's information management professional
The government lacks the workforce to handle the exponential growth of information and information assets.
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The IT leadership that agencies need
FITARA has raised the bar for what's expected of agency CIOs, and efforts are underway to make sure the government hires accordingly.
Modernization
Convincing your team to love collaboration software
The benefits can be dramatic, but picking a solution is more complicated than just comparing features.
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How to negotiate with a liar
Deception and half-truths are almost a given in many negotiations, Steve Kelman notes, but there are strategies that can maximize the other party's candor.
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Milholland exits IRS
Without a restoration of the hiring authority that brought him in, the long-serving CTO departed the IRS at the end of June.
Digital Government
Why chief data officers don't do much tech
In many cases, federal CDOs find themselves focused less on technology and more on playing adviser to leaders within their agencies.
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DDM nominee looks to transition, IT modernization
Andrew Mayock, the president's nominee for deputy director of OMB, said his priorities would be modernizing IT, cutting costs and ensuring a seamless transition to the next administration.
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