Modernization

Are the stars aligning for IT transformation?

The migration from Networx to EIS offers a forcing mechanism for rethinking IT infrastructure — if agencies resist the temptation of "like-for-like" updates.

People

Former VA CIO joins Grant Thornton

LaVerne Council will focus on digital strategy and innovation and be based in the D.C. area.

Modernization

Beware of unicorns

Agencies want the benefits that new technologies can bring, but need a sharper focus on the mission impact -- and have grown wary of one-off solutions.

People

Trump taps former NASA administrator to head DOD tech research

If confirmed, Michael Griffin would be the Pentagon's first under secretary for research and engineering and effectively serve as CTO.

Cybersecurity

The quest for seamless, secure identity and access management

With hackers increasingly targeting users, federal agencies are turning to identity management to better protect their systems.

Digital Government

House panel presses FAA to curtail drone dangers

As a new report warns small UAS can do far more damage to planes than bird strikes, legislators worry that "idiots who have toy drones" will delay legitimate UAS uses.

Digital Government

The analog keys to a smart digital strategy

Clear business cases, careful user interviews and strategic outside alliances can be far more important than the technology itself.

Modernization

Can Einstein and TIC keep up with the cloud?

As agencies reimagine their networks, key security tools are showing the strain.

Modernization

Cloud: Getting beyond the cost conversation

In a wide-ranging roundtable discussion, agency executives were unanimous on one point: Cloud strategies must be about more than ROI.

Modernization

Can agencies seize the moment for modernization?

There is "incredible alignment" in support of IT modernization, officials say, but better planning is needed to take full advantage.

Acquisition

Fed 100 nominations are now open

Help us identify the outstanding individuals in federal IT.

People

New roles for Ferrell, Gowen

Former Army CIO joins World Wide Technology, while longtime telecom leader takes the reins of MetTel's federal practice.

Modernization

Last call for feedback on cloud guide for feds

The federal Cloud Center of Excellence is seeking in-person input from both industry and government at a Sept. 26 event.

People

Longtime DOD IT exec Paige dies at 86

Retired Army Lt. Gen. Emmett Paige Jr. served 41 years in uniform and another four leading Defense Department IT.

Cybersecurity

What's next for agency cyber efforts?

Ninety days after the Trump administration's executive order, FCW sat down with agency cyber leaders to discuss what’s changing.

People

David Bray leaving government for community internet coalition

FCC CIO pivots from plans to join National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency.

Acquisition

GCN announces 2017 dig IT Award finalists

From mobile security to smarter transit to swarming drones, these 25 projects represent the best of discovery and innovation in government IT.

People

What DOD's reorg means for tech and acquisition

The Section 901 report promises changes for DIUx, DARPA and the Pentagon's entire acquisition apparatus.

People

Nesterczuk withdraws as OPM nominee

Former OPM official says prospect of being confirmed "has grown remote."