Outlook

Optimistic for 2014

Alan Balutis outlines his reasons for optimism when it comes to federal IT.

  • By Alan P. Balutis

Cybersecurity: Rejoining the battle on Capitol Hill

2012 was an eventful year for cybersecurity, but 2013 could see one event that didn't happen then: the passage of legislation.

  • By Amber Corrin

Cavalry not coming for acquisition workforce

Although agencies have tools to make procurement more effective, 2013 is likely to remain a difficult year for acquisition workforce challenges.

  • By Camille Tuutti

Analytics: Big data takes center stage in 2013

Data analytics generated headlines in 2012, and experts believe performance metrics and big data will become even more prominent in 2013.

  • By Frank Konkel

The coming mobile explosion

Security and BYOD concerns move closer to resolution as the trend toward greater use of mobile devices picks up speed.

  • By Michael Hardy

Old procurement tools gain new luster

Reverse auctions, strategic sourcing and other procurement techniques are expected to find renewed enthusiasm in 2013.

  • By Matthew Weigelt

ID management moves past passwords

As it becomes widely recognized that simple techniques aren't secure enough to prevent unauthorized access to government information, agencies are considering other options.

  • By Frank Konkel