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."
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