Sanjeev “Sonny” Bhagowalia has moved from a high-visibility federal job in the pressure cooker of Washington to become the CIO of Hawaii. Sound like a dream job? While Hawaii state government has a more casual dress code, the job brings new challenges to the table. Read about Bhagowalia’s eye-opening experiences since becoming Hawaii’s first CIO.Read… Read more »
Here is another tale from Confessions of a Government Man about what can happen when people insist on doing things exactly by the book (“Where you sit is where you stand.”). Remember, while these stories I have been posting are based on real events, I am passing them along for their entertainment value. * *Read… Read more »
54 Tips FOR Govt Contractors FROM Govt Contractors Hear what our B2G attendees (&…STEVE RESSLER) had to say………..!!! http://tinyurl.com/443mpxn
On Friday July 1, Infrastructure-as-a-Services for the US federal government became a reality with Authority to Operate (ATO) approval for the following vendors: Web Hosting CGI Federal Computer Literacy World Eyak Technology Computer Technologies Consultant Savvis Federal Systems Virtual Machine Autonomic Resources Carahsoft Technology Corp CGI Federal Computer Literacy World AT&T Eyak Technology General DynamicsRead… Read more »
Mobile technology is changing the way people find and use information and services. How does government interact with the public in this anytime, anywhere world? To help answer this question, we’re launching the Making Mobile Gov Project. The idea is to help agencies work together to make a more open, innovative government to meet 21stRead… Read more »
7 Reasons Federal Government Contractors should consider their advantages in the state and local marketplace. http://jenniferschaus-b2g.blogspot.com/2011/06/7-reasons-fed-contractos-should.html Jennifer Schaus Jennifer Schaus & Associates Washington, DC HOST OF B2G MONTHLY NETWORKING: http://JenniferSchaus3.eventbrite.com
On Tuesday, the General Services Administration purchased the federal government’s first fleet of electric cars. The purchase coincides with the release of a new White House memo requiring all new federal vehicles to utilize alternative energy. The 116 new cars are a mix of Chevrolet Volts, Nissan Leafs and Think Cities and will be usedRead… Read more »
Head of Social Media Communities 4 OGTV.pdf Civil servants. Non-profits, utilities, Authorities, corporations, and government agencies. All need to navigate the new media. In addition to effectively promoting cause campaigns, fundraising initiatives, and public engagement drives with persuasive Facebook and Twitter campaigns, our government social media team, led by digital communications specialist Stephanie Noble ofRead… Read more »
GSA’s First Friday’s Usability Testing program is looking for 3 participants to help us test a government website on May 18 for one hour in the morning at our DC office. Help us improve user experience for the American public! Please email [email protected] for more information or to volunteer. Thanks so much 🙂 Sincerely, Jon