On GovLoop Insights’ DorobekINSIDER: 2014 could be a big year in government management, procurement and implementation of the cloud. Why? We get insights from IBM’s Dan Chenok. You can find all of our programs online: DorobekINSIDER.com and GovLoop Insights at http://insights.govloop.com. But up front: GovLoop’s DorobekINSIDER budget reader: Everything you need to know about theRead… Read more »
2014 could be a big year in government management, procurement and implementation of the cloud. Why? Dan Chenok is the Executive Director for IBM’s Center for the Business of Government. He told Chris Dorobek on the DorobekINSIDER program that 2014 may the year for comprehensive IT reform? IT Reform “Whether 2014 is big year forRead… Read more »
In our personal lives, many of us rely on the cloud to store our digital music downloads, share our social calendars and post family photos for relatives to view. Cloud computing is also emerging as an essential technology in the workplace. To understand how agencies are using cloud computing — and to learn from theirRead… Read more »
On GovLoop Insights’ DorobekINSIDER: New year, new financial priorities? Every year millions of American pledge to lose weight, hit the gym and save money. But retirement savings can be confusing and downright complicated, the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board is here to help. We get insights from the TSP’s Kim Weaver. But up front: ARead… Read more »
New year, new financial priorities? Every year millions of American pledge to lose weight, hit the gym and save money. But retirement savings can be confusing and downright complicated, the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board is here to help. Kim Weaver is the Director of External Affairs at the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board. SheRead… Read more »
Apps are everywhere these days. You have California’s Locator app, Florida’s State Parks Outdoor Guide, or West Virginia’s Suspicious Activity Reporting app. These are amazing developments but until NASCIO developed the State App Catalogue there was no central list of state mobile apps. And considering states provide essentially the same services, being able to collaborateRead… Read more »
Every year the Bethesda chapter of AFCEA hosts the A Night for the Children Gala. The annual event helps raise money for the Children’s Inn at NIH and the House of Ruth. If you haven’t heard about either organization, you are missing out. The Children’s Inn houses kids and their families who are undergoing treatmentRead… Read more »
On GovLoop Insights’ DorobekINSIDER: 2013 was a historically rough year for federal employees, but 2014 is off to a positive start. First a budget deal is close to being signed, the budget deal would eliminate the threat of shutdown, furloughs and reduce the impacts of sequestration. Six resolutions that every government leader should add toRead… Read more »
2013 was a historically rough year for federal employees, but 2014 is off to a positive start. First a budget deal is close to being signed, the budget deal would eliminate the threat of shutdown, furloughs and reduce the impacts of sequestration. So how should federal managers prepare for the year ahead? Tom Fox isRead… Read more »
On GovLoop Insights’ DorobekINSIDER: 85% of government contractors saw either flat or declining budgets in 2013. That staggering statistic is from a new study from Lohfeld Consulting. We find out what contributed to the decline and how contractors can adapt in 2014 with the Lohfeld CEO. But up front: Could agencies have spending bills soon?Read… Read more »