Modernization
What we've got here is failure to communicate ...
At EA 2014, enterprise architects from across government grappled with the challenge of getting outsiders to understand what they do.
People
100 reasons to be optimistic
The upcoming nomination process for the 2014 Federal 100 awards is an antidote for pessimism.
Cybersecurity
'You need to talk in terms of operational impact'
Tales from the trenches about why it's so hard to get buy-in for cyber and other IT initiatives.
Acquisition
OPM terminating USIS background-check contract
Firm confirms that key contract will expire Sept. 30.
Digital Government
Finding savings in FOIA
An analysis of state-level freedom-of-information requests shows how cost-effective smart open-data efforts can be.
Digital Government
Here we go again
Wasn't last year's budget deal supposed to make appropriations easy?
Modernization
We're the government. Trust us.
As more citizen services move online, agencies are struggling to strike a balance between convenience and security with online identity proofing.
Modernization
13 things that are about to change at VA
With a new secretary in place and reform legislation headed for the president's desk, Department of Veterans Affairs IT and management practices have some big revisions ahead.
People
May gets nod for permanent NIST job
Career NIST executive needs Senate confirmation to officially assume the role he's effectively played for months.
People
Do you know who will follow you?
Editor-in-Chief Troy K. Schneider says agencies could learn from the private sector's approach to succession planning.
People
Booz Allen CEO to retire at year's end
Ralph Shrader has been with the management and technology firm for four decades; his successor will step in on Jan. 1.
People
A few comments regarding reader comments
FCW's editor explains how to make sure your voice is heard.
People
Rising Star nominations: Time is running out!
You have until July 15 to ensure that up-and-comers get the recognition they deserve.
People
Fixating on failure
Failing fast is the best way to get better -- in agile development and in life.
People
Looking for the next class of leaders
FCW is accepting nominations for the 2014 Rising Star awards, and we need your help identifying the IT professionals in government and industry who are poised to take charge.
People
McClure: 'Definitely, I'm not done yet'
Jokes and praise abound at the goodbye bash for GSA exec.
People
Wennergren leaves CACI for PSC
Former Navy CIO and Defense Department assistant deputy chief management officer will become the industry association's senior vice president for technology policy.
People
Davie wins ACT-IAC's 2014 Franke Award
A 25-year federal employee, Mary Davie has spent her entire career pushing for better collaboration at the General Services Administration.
Cybersecurity
Alexander: Big data 'is what it's all about'
Former NSA head says guarding agencies' vast data stores is the critical challenge going forward.
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