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People
A 21st-century approach to democratizing data
The Internet has become a ubiquitous kiosk for posting information. The government’s role in collecting and disseminating data should change accordingly, argue Christopher Lyons and Mark Forman.
People
Why IT reforms have failed to make much difference
Government IT reforms centered on hot technologies have done little to significantly improve how agencies are delivering services to taxpayers.
Cybersecurity
The ideal CIO? Not a tech geek
Mark Forman and Paul Brubaker take issue with OMB's recent efforts to redefine the role of agency CIOs, saying they undermine the intentions of the Clinger-Cohen Act.
People
4 steps toward better collaboration in government
KPMG's Mark Forman identifies four changes federal agencies could make to take fuller advantage of the latest breed of collaboration software.
Modernization
Getting to 'yes' in the federal cloud
Cloud computing will be widely adopted and will transform the way federal agencies operate, but it won't happen until managers figure out how to exploit cloud computing models, writes Mark Forman of KPMG.
Modernization
A new day for IT management (again)
Former Office of Management and Budget administrator for e-government and information technology Mark Forman sees signs that the federal government is on the verge of embracing shared services.
Modernization
5 steps to making the cloud a reality
Former OMB official Mark Forman asks how much creative destruction agencies are willing to embrace.
People
Forman: Political appointees must be ready to lead
To be effective agents of change, political appointees have to establish risk boundaries and gain confidence fast.
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