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Digital Government
Tech honorees get share of the 'Sammies' spotlight
Edward C. Hugler and Ron Ross are among the feds honored with 2015 Service to America medals from the Partnership for Public Service.
Modernization
So many credentials: 23 certifications in high demand
Here's a list of almost two dozen IT certifications that are in high demand in both government and the private sector.
People
House of Representatives seeking new CIO
Former House CIO Nelson Moe left two months ago, and the House continues to quietly recruit for a replacement.
Acquisition
Small business contracts: Digging into agencies' performance
The percentage of contracts going to small businesses varies widely from agency to agency -- and the patterns for specific small-business types are even more interesting.
Digital Government
Predictions for the future of cloud are sky-high
Cisco's Global Cloud Index projects that data center traffic will nearly triple by 2018, with SaaS accounting for a steadily increasing share.
Cybersecurity
Mobile security at risk with the arrival of millennials
A recent survey shows a marked gap between Baby Boomers and their younger counterparts when it comes to protecting workplace data.
Digital Government
Sorry, open data: Americans just aren't that into you
A new survey finds limited public knowledge of government's open data efforts -- and equally underwhelming enthusiasm.
Digital Government
DARPA is spending big on big data
An analysis of DARPA's budget request for FY 2016 shows big data investments have increased 69 percent since 2014 and this might only be the beginning.
People
'At will' employment for SES: What could possibly go wrong?
Plenty, according to a recent survey of Senior Executive Service leaders, who are worried about congressional efforts to make them at-will employees.
People
How to fire a fed
According to the Government Accountability Office, it's usually slowly, and with much trepidation.
Cybersecurity
When Americans approve of government surveillance
A new survey finds broad support for certain types of electronic monitoring -- including keeping tabs on U.S. government leaders -- but the more people learn, the more their confidence in surveillance efforts wanes.
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People
Smith talks innovation at SXSW
The federal chief technology officer says top-notch techies can be drawn to government service, whether it’s for "two weeks, three months [or] longer.”
Cybersecurity
The biggest information security risk for agencies isn't cyber
Federal security incidents increased 16 percent in FY 2014, and though "other" cyber investigations appear to be the culprit, "non-cyber" security concerns maintain the lead.
Modernization
Security and data management driving mobile app demand
As mobile becomes ubiquitous in business, a new survey finds application security and access to corporate systems remain among users' chief concerns.
Digital Government
GovTV: The Navy's new robot firefighter
A prototype of the Shipboard Autonomous Firefighting Robot debuted this week.
Digital Government
FY 2016 budget would bode well for agencies
Six agencies in particular would see significantly increased funding levels if the administration's budget shapes actual appropriations.
People
FTC's chief privacy officer heads for the private sector
After 11 years of federal service, Peter Miller has joined a law firm to focus on consumer protections and data policies.
People
What private-sector CIOs are saying
A new survey explores industry CIOs' frustrations, ambitions and compensation.
People
The most-improved places to work (and those falling fast)
A look at the agency components where employee satisfaction shifted the farthest.
Cybersecurity