Digital Government

VanRoekel: Digital government strategy has 'hit the ground running'

The White House is making progress on realizing its vision of building a technology-savvy, citizen-centric government.

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Press the Green Button for innovation

Green Button not only helps citizens better understand their energy use but it could also spur more innovation, according to Energy Department CTO.

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Are you an innovator? Tweet the federal CIO or CTO.

The government's top geeks want to hear your ideas around data and innovation.

Modernization

Emerging tech will power future of government IT in lean times

Cloud and mobility are becoming increasingly important in helping government CIOs meet mission needs, GSA technology leader says.

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Readers speak out: The great federal pay debate

Readers comment on discrepancies in government compensation estimates.

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DATA Act slammed for lacking transparency

Citizens should have insight into the legislative process, which the House-passed bill doesn't offer, according to an OMB official.

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HHS announces new CTO

Maryland's chief innovation officer to fill the role as HHS CTO.

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OMB promotes agile IT development in new guidance

Incremental approach to IT project management is intended to save money and move IT projects ahead faster.

Cybersecurity

Senator urges vote on cyber law before 'cyber 9/11' occurs

Dramatic rhetoric underscores importance of cybersecurity legislation.

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Making an entrance

Being incognito can be difficult if you once were a high-profile fed.

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Can you really trust claims about federal pay?

Who earns more, federal employees or their private-sector counterparts? It all depends on whom, and how, you ask.

People

Transparency credited for preventing Recovery Act fraud

The high level of scrutiny on the Recovery Act minimized the risk of fraud and abuse, former chairman says.

Digital Government

Open government effort makes big promises of enhanced transparency

U.S.-India open initiative to democratize government information.

Cybersecurity

DHS accelerates cyber workforce development

New initaitive will zero in on efforts to man the cyber frontlines.

People

VA employees to protest position downgrades

VA employees said they've been targeted by unfounded position downgrades and now plan to vent their grievances in upcoming rally.

Modernization

VanRoekel: IT reform 'a shock to the system'

Less than two years in the making, the plan to transform federal IT management has seen some significant milestones.

Cybersecurity

Lynn McNulty: The grandfather of federal cybersecurity

Lynn McNulty emphasized security not as a constraint but as an e-government enabler.

People

Mark Forman: E-gov's staunch champion

Mark Forman led President George W. Bush's e-government and e-business initiatives to create a more productive, citizen-centric government.

Digital Government

Billions of dollars in federal funds remain unused

Senator's research charges that much approrpiated funding sits unused, often resulting in unnecessary, wasteful spending.

Digital Government

How RIM's fortune could affect your BlackBerry

The maker of the popular BlackBerry is on the financial ropes. What does it mean for feds?