If government agencies collectively and consistently demand these very reasonable “rights,” vendors will have no other option than to provide the products that these agencies deserve.
The Government Technology Bill of Rights
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How Strong Business Continuity Plans Empower Employees
Amid increasing natural disasters and cybersecurity threats, state and local governments need business continuity plans to minimize disruptions to employees, citizens and IT resources.
Former Federal CIO Tony Scott Talks MGT Act, Career Lessons
This Q&A is part of a new GovLoop series called “CIO Conversations.” Throughout 2018 we’ll feature conversational interviews twice a month with current and former federal, state and local chief information officers to get to know the people behind the titles. You’ll learn about the perks and challenges of their job, how they ended upRead… Read more »
Using GIS to Tackle the Opioid Crisis
Even as the opioid epidemic escalates, many government officials may not understand the true scope of the problem. But geo-enabled data and GIS mapping tools allow communities to visualize an accurate picture of how and where opioid abuse is impacting its citizens. GIS can provide a holistic picture of drug abuse, collect data in real… Read more »
The Top 30 Government Innovations of 2017
Across six areas – cloud computing, cybersecurity, digital customer service, IT modernization, procurement and workforce – we’ve found, at all levels, programs, leaders, technologies and more that are truly changing the face of government.
Procurement: Getting The Most Out Of Your Demo Day
Choosing a new technology vendor will impact your agency for years. By taking note of the suggestions above, agencies can capitalize on their in-person interactions with potential vendors, from meeting prep to live demos and Q&A. If you can make potential vendors prove their worth on demo day, you can be that much more confident… Read more »
You Ain’t Seen Nothin’ Yet: Federal IT Management 10 Years From Now
The skills that IT administrators are learning today will have a large impact on what IT management will look like ten years from now.
DorobekINSIDER: Veteran federal CIO Kirit Amin to retire
Kirit Amin, one of the seasoned guard of federal government technology executives and currently the chief information officer at the International Trade Commission, will retire for government, he confirmed to the DorobekINSIDER. He will be stepping down at the end of the year. The departure is the latest to a growing list of CIOs whoRead… Read more »
How to Confront the Next Industrial Revolution
At Smart Cyber, Symantec’s 14th Government Symposium, we heard from Jeanette Manfra, Assistant Secretary in the Office of Cybersecurity and Communications at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). She explained how DHS is attempting to achieve that balance between challenge and opportunity.
Making the Case for Modern HR Management Tools
There are billions of dollars’ worth of hardware and software in use across government that is either obsolete or on the verge of lacking vendor support.