The end of the year means two things: setting unrealistic New Year’s resolutions and endless retrospectives. While we can’t force you to put down the cake and pick up a carrot, we can help you do your job better by highlighting some of the biggest and best innovations to come out of government in theRead… Read more »
On GovLoop Insights’ DorobekINSIDER: 2013 may go down as the year of Congressional roadblocks for government. First there was sequestration, then the shutdown. But in our Year in Review segment, Brooking’s Darrell West shows how some organizations were able to innovate despite the legislative hardships. But up front: A budget deal… maybe National Journal’s CongressionalRead… Read more »
On GovLoop Insights’ DorobekINSIDER: 2013 was the year of cybersecurity for State government. New threats dominated the landscape. What else? Find out in our end of year retrospective with NASCIO’s Executive Director, Doug Robinson. But up front: Budget deal expected this week amounts to a cease-fire as sides move to avert standoff- House and SenateRead… Read more »
We all know that there is no shortage of transformational ideas or exceptional public servants in government, working to improve how agencies operate. IT holds unbelievable promise to streamline processes and change the business of government. Although this potential is clear, we have seen agencies struggle to completely leverage IT. Instead of a gateway toRead… Read more »
On GovLoop Insights’ DorobekINSIDER: The federal government has arguably one of the best retirement plans out there, but that doesn’t mean you should sit back and not pay attention. Here’s a quick recap of what you need to know about your federal retirement plan – the TSP. But up front: Congressional negotiators are nearing aRead… Read more »
On GovLoop Insights’ DorobekINSIDER: The deadline is quickly approaching to nominate someone for the Service to America Medals. The Oscars for federal employees. Find out how you can nominate your worthy co-worker. The top reads: The New York Times: Considering Which Head or Heads May Roll for a Troubled Website Rollout A huge story withRead… Read more »
The Service to America Medals are the Oscars of public service awards. The annual awards – by the Partnership for Public Service – are given to outstanding public servants. Last year’s recipients included a NIH scientist who found the superbug infecting patients, a NASA rocket scientist who helped create the Mars Rover and a youngRead… Read more »
As a consultant, sometimes it is hard to admit when we’re not needed. In many cases, clients bring consultants in before trying to solve problems for themselves. I recently experienced this myself. With a home purchase and my destination wedding three weeks away, the government shutdown brought up mixed emotions. As a consultant, I wasn’tRead… Read more »
The demand for enterprise-grade cloud systems is not just growing in the United States; the need for cloud services has gone global. Oracle has responded to this demand by building four new data centers abroad, in Germany and Canada. These new additions will bring the total number of data centers that host Oracle services inRead… Read more »
Optimizing your agency for mobile is a necessary step in today’s technology environment. In GovLoop’s recent mobile guide, we shared how government agencies are transforming internal operations and customer service by leveraging the power of mobile apps. For example, the Transportation Security Administration has created an internal app to keep employees aware of critical securityRead… Read more »