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Modernization
Convincing your team to buy into the cloud
A can-do spirit has enabled the FCC to make a dramatic leap forward in IT modernization. What could this mean for your IT shop?
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White House raises caps on performance bonuses for senior feds
Senior Executive Service members and other senior feds could see larger performance bonuses, thanks to a shift in personnel policy.
Modernization
How the Pentagon can help federal buying power
The Defense Department’s plan to stand up IT for a background check bureau could be a model for civilian-DOD cooperation.
Digital Government
Two years of USDS: Obama's tech push going strong
The U.S. Digital Service turns two this week, and although the program is not without its critics, it gets good grades for the innovative technology services it brings to government.
People
Sprinting to solutions
A trio from Google Ventures shows what's possible when the agile mentality is applied to more than just code.
People
A 'money-making' CIO job
The Bureau of Engraving and Printing, which prints U.S. paper currency, is hiring for its top IT executive slot.
People
GAO: More data needed on costs and benefits of telework
The government watchdog wants OPM to track the savings associated with telework and provide guidance for agencies to quantify the costs and benefits.
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GSA releases playbook for enterprise risk management
The CFO Council and the Performance Improvement Council have released guidance to help agencies meet new risk management requirements in OMB’s revised Circular A-123.
People
Which agencies have the happiest IT workers?
A deep dive into federal job satisfaction data found some bright spots for IT, but there is room for improvement in training and making employees feel like they're part of the mission.
Digital Government
How Snapchat puts a friendly :) on government
A handful of agencies are experimenting with the ephemeral photo-sharing service to reach younger audiences, and they’re doling out information with a healthy dose of entertainment and emojis.
Digital Government
Can chatbots improve government customer service?
Federal digital and customer experience experts are telling feds how AI and machine learning, including bots, can expand and improve customer service.
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Google legend joins Defense Digital Service
Matt Cutts, Google's longtime search quality guru, is taking a leave of absence to join the Defense Department's digital SWAT team.
People
The IC details its struggles with diversity
In its first public report on workforce demographics, the intelligence community reveals it lags behind the federal government on diversity.
Digital Government
What can the government do about big data fairness?
Big data analytics are used in making determinations for credit, employment, and even criminal sentencing. Should the government make sure they are used fairly?
Digital Government
Britain takes digital ID out of beta as U.S. lags
The United Kingdom will go live with its governmentwide digital identity platform, GOV.UK Verify, in the coming days. The U.S. government will need a little more time.
Digital Government
Tech vendors tout veteran hiring programs for House committee
A panel of technology industry leaders and veterans shared ideas with legislators on how to connect veterans with jobs in the private sector.
Cybersecurity
NGA follows DOD to Silicon Valley
This summer the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency will open an outpost in Silicon Valley to create a presence for the intelligence agency similar to the Defense Department's DIUx.
Digital Government
Air Force HR is hiring a CIO
The IT executive would oversee enterprise architecture and portfolio management for a wide range of Air Force systems and serve as deputy director for plans and integration.
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Raj Shah to take the helm at DIUX 2.0
Raj Shah, an entrepreneur and formerly senior director of strategy at Palo Alto Networks, is replacing George Duchak as the leader of the Defense Innovation Unit Experimental.
Digital Government