Modernization
TechAmerica releases cloud guidance for state, local governments
State and local governments now have a plan on how to best evaluate, acquire and implement cloud services and technologies.
Cybersecurity
Researchers turn to nature to fight cyberattacks
A university research team is seeking a natural remedy for one of the most pressing national security concerns.
People
Issa: Obama’s reform plan mere 'platitudes'
For the government to trim its costs and size, the administration needs to take a more strategic approach and give agencies some autonomy in deciding what's best for them, according to an expert.
Digital Government
FedStyle: Dos and don'ts of online communications
Linguistics professor shares her tips on how to avoid etiquette faux pas when communicating electronically.
Modernization
NSF steps up research into cloud security, energy-efficiency
Among other possibilities, cloud computing could be used to automatically scale data center resources to reduce power consumption.
Digital Government
Readers' reactions: Why college grads snub government careers
With the bashing of feds and the government's bad rep as an inefficient workplace, no wonder college graduates give federal service the cold shoulder, readers say.
Modernization
Why busy enterprise architects are getting busier
A new report predicts that agencies will turn to enterprise architects for help with migrating operations to the cloud.
Cybersecurity
Survey shows feds still favor laptops over smart phones, tablets
The majority of government workers are using laptops in their work more than any other device.
People
Employee numbers matter less than the work done, expert says
The upcoming retirement wave of baby boomers should serves as an opportunity to assess what government positions are necessary, says a government reform expert.
People
College grads uninterested in government careers
Agencies expecting a continued flow of qualified applicants for vacant positions should take a hard look at this study's findings.
Digital Government
What skills do feds need to succeed?
An OPM official suggests federal employees learn programming to keep their skills up to date. Is it too much to ask for?
Digital Government
Debunking IT consumerization myths
Surprisingly many IT leaders fail to realize that security training for IT staff is a good idea.
Digital Government
Telework distance: How close is too close?
Should employees who live close to the office be allowed to telework?
Modernization
Is the laptop about to be obsolete in agencies?
The rising popularity of tablet computers could consign older tech to the dustbin, analyst argues.
Digital Government
Federal managers doubt cloud computing's cost-savings claims
Government managers are apprehensive about the security in cloud environments, and many are skeptical of its promises of major cost savings.
Digital Government
Survey: More feds choose telework for the time savings, not work-life balance
Also: Employees, managers have different opinions about management acceptance of telework.
Digital Government
OMB outlines progress on eliminating government waste
Effort to purge waste has a long way yet to go, officials report.
People
OMB calls on citizens for help on Shared IT Strategy
Industry and citizens are encouraged to forward their ideas and suggestions on the federal CIO’s framework to shared IT services.
People
Federal union leader assails yet another pay freeze extension bill
A Wisconsin lawmaker becomes the latest to propose adding a year to the current pay freeze.
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