Digital Government
Facebook publishes new page about Capitol Hill
Facebook starts a new page focused on sharing information on how its social networking tools are being used by members of Congress.
People
Does anyone outside D.C. really care about open government?
That buzz you're hearing about open government? It's more of whisper caught up in an echo chamber. Tell us what you think about it.
Digital Government
Agencies lax about file transfer security
The government spends $7.9 billion annually on sophisticated cybersecurity measures, but agencies too often ignore the basics of protecting files, according to a new survey.
Digital Government
Joint Chiefs chairman opts for richer social media to get the word out
Defense Department official shifts away from static forms of communication and toward more interactive types, according to a news report.
Digital Government
Open source is NASA's next frontier
NASA's new CTO proposes a brave new universe for the space agency -- one in which officials will have to conquer their fears of open-source projects.
Digital Government
Winning strategies for workplace knowledge management
The explosion in avenues of communication means everyone has a voice and wants to be heard, and the office is no exception. The result is a flood of innovation that can boost an organization's production and morale exponentially.
People
4 strategies for nurturing a Web community
Public engagement is "about really bringing people together in a problem-solving community," said Lena Trudeau, vice president of NAPA. A new report from the group recaps past experience and offers suggestions for future conversations.
People
TSA wary of airbags; SSA wary of misinfo; Air Force wary of Ash
A sampling of the best posts from the federal blogosphere during the past two weeks.
Cybersecurity
Blogger Spotlight: TSA's Blogger Bob
Curtis 'Bob' Burns brings subject-matter expertise and a sense of humor to the Transportation Security Administration blog.
Digital Government
Social media is now mission media
Social media has become an important tool in combat operations and communications. But the science behind it -- knowledge management -- can be a tough sell in the closed culture of DOD.
Digital Government
Air Force writes a book on social media protocol
Air Force strategist offers a few do's and don'ts on putting together an effective social media guidebook.
Digital Government
Secrets to social media acceptance revealed
Panelists at the Open Government and Innovations Conference revealed tested strategies for convincing leaders to adop social media tools.
Digital Government
What scares managers about younger workers
The use of social networking tools underscores the generational divide, but crossing that divide will help agencies accomplish their missions, panelists at the 2010 Open Government Innovations Conference say.
People
2. Open Government Plans
It's your turn to tell us what's really going on! In the FCW Challenge, we're going to devote an entire issue of Federal Computer Week magazine to the "Six Big Questions for the Future of Gov. 2.0." Up for debate here: open government plans.
Digital Government
Spreading the word on the oil spill
As oil from BP's Deepwater Horizon spill spreads toward the Gulf Coast, agencies spread the word on environmental and health concerns, along with updates on the government's response.
People
3. Acquisition 2.0
It's your turn to tell us what's really going on! In the FCW Challenge, we're going to devote an entire issue of Federal Computer Week magazine to the "Six Big Questions for the Future of Gov. 2.0." Up for debate here: acquisition 2.0.
Digital Government
4. The IT Agenda
It's your turn to tell us what's really going on! In the FCW Challenge, we're going to devote an entire issue of Federal Computer Week magazine to the "Six Big Questions for the Future of Gov. 2.0." Up for debate here: cloud computing.
Digital Government
A knowledge portal for international development
The U.S. Agency for International Development is on the verge of launching a family of Web sites designed to improve collaboration and knowledge-sharing among workers providing development assistance.
People
Kundra, Chopra say most open-government plans need more work
After a first assessment of agencies' plans to increase openness, administration officials say most organizations have more work to do.
Digital Government
Agencies may not like Facebook’s new ‘like’ feature
Recent changes to Facebook that have caused controversy on Capitol Hill could also pose new concerns for agencies, according to one expert.
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