National Science Foundation CIO Talks IT Reform

One of the biggest challenges an agency faces when implementing IT reform is cultural. Just ask NSF Chief Information Officer Dorothy Aronson. Her message to agencies: Start now and be bold.

Using AI to Modernize Information Management

Dave Jones, Vice President of Product Marketing at Nuxeo, explained how agencies can tap into the power of artificial intelligence.

Best Practices for Dealing With Insider Threats

The common trait insider threats have is their access to an agency’s internal data, IT infrastructures and security practices.

New Colorado CIO Talks Cyber Challenges, Cloud Adoption

Theresa Szczurek, Colorado’s new Chief Information Officer, joined GovLoop for an interview to address how her state tackles concerns like cybersecurity, data governance and hiring and retaining IT talent.

Implementing the 21st Century IDEA Act

A new law strives to change the status quo by promoting modernization of government agency technology and previously non-digital, paper-based processes.

Make Your Goals Stick This Year

How to mold your goals around professional development opportunities, how to overcome obstacles to best complete your career goals, and which strategies and best practices to follow to better prioritize workforce development.

Innovator Profile: Georgia Chief Digital Officer Nikhil Deshpande

Under Chief Digital Officer Nikhil Deshpande’s leadership, Georgia’s digital offerings have evolved to meet the needs of its constituents.

Supporting a Modern Workforce With Secure, Digital Workspaces

José Padin, Public Sector Chief Technology Officer at Citrix, explained the expectations, advantages and side effects of implementing cloud services.

Fostering Diversity in Local Government

A report released by the International City/County Management Association (ICMA) in Jan. 2019 points to selected examples of local governments that have excelled in increasing diversity and inclusion. The report culminates in new findings and recommendations that may be useful for local leaders.

‘Information Superiority’ Drives DoD’s New Cloud Strategy

The Defense Department (DoD) has a new cloud strategy that focuses on the U.S. military having the edge over America’s adversaries on information.

How Feds Are Coping After the Longest Shutdown in History

Morale, hiring and recruitment all took a hit. Employees are still working to restore a sense of normalcy while wading through a 35-day backlog of work.

Bill Aims to Boost Federal Cybersecurity Workforce

In an environment where cyber knowledge is more valuable than ever, two lawmakers have proposed legislation that would allow skilled cyber workers concentrated in one agency to tackle problems at other agencies.