Modernization
DISA sees opportunity in commercial cloud mandate
The Defense Information Systems Agency could help defense customers find the right mix of commercial and government cloud services.
Modernization
No need to rush the transition to the cloud
The Defense Authorization bill makes it even more important for federal acquisition officials to learn how to craft sound cloud procurements.
Modernization
VA mulls moving telecomm to the cloud
The Veterans Affairs Department is asking for industry input on the feasibility of ditching its PBX in favor of cloud-based telephony.
People
Nine initiatives that could trip up DOD's enterprise strategy
Defense Department officials acknowledge that some elements of its IT strategy represent high cultural barriers.
Digital Government
Why can't the government manage its workforce?
The budget battles of 2011 made it clear that the federal government needs to align its workforce with its mission.
Modernization
After the executive order: Will IT devices prove their worth?
President Obama's Nov. 9 executive order has a clear intent: To limit the number of IT devices.
People
Feds catch a break from congressional scrutiny
For a brief moment, the pay of contractors, not feds, was the focus of ax-wielding lawmakers.
Digital Government
Is the boss nickel-and-diming your IT operations?
In the current budget environment, employees are likely to pay the price for budget-saving measures.
Digital Government
Innovation vs. austerity: Who wins?
VanRoekel's innovation strategy might not be enough to counter the effects of the coming budget cuts. But then again, maybe it will.
Digital Government
Story of $16 muffin, true or not, makes a splash
A report about the Justice Department overpaying for food was not quite accurate, but it rang true with some readers.
People
The federal workday: Labor's love lost?
FCW readers are scandalized by suggestions that they don't put in an honest day's work.
Acquisition
Kundra's IT cartel theory: Arguments for and against
Former Federal CIO Vivek Kundra deserves credit for giving people the opportunity to voice their frustrations, whether you agree with him or not.
People
Why stability trumps innovation
Federal agencies often seem to discourage employees from taking creative approaches to doing their jobs, FCW readers say.
Digital Government
Remembering Sept. 11: Disaster and response
People in the federal IT community share their stories about the events of Sept. 11, 2001, and their aftermath
Modernization
The perils of a mobile-first IT strategy
Many FCW readers are not keen on the idea of mobile devices replacing their old-fashioned desktop computers.
People
Meet the 2011 Rising Star award winners
Twenty-five people from government, industry and academia are being recognized as up-and-coming professionals in the government IT community.
People
What Congress needs to learn about the federal workforce
With talk of furloughs, pay freezes, and yet another shutdown risk with the debt ceiling debate, the federal workforce is a little tired of always being in the bullseye.
People
Insourcing vs. outsourcing: The pendulum swings again
Whichever way the pendulum swings, the A-76 process is still a mess, FCW readers say.
People
Acquisition: Testing the limits of classroom training
The federal government is investing in acquisition training, but the returns are up for debate, FCW readers say.
People
Agencies could pay for skimping on training
Employers and employees get burned when training dollars are scarce, FCW readers say.
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