Yearly Archives: 2013

Was the IRS Doomed From the Start? – Plus the DorobekINSIDER’s 7 Stories

On GovLoop Insights’ DorobekINSIDER: Social media has revolutionized government’s interactions with its citizens. A new survey by NASCIO found 100% of state chief information officers said social media is apart of their business operations. 83% said they use Facebook. 81% use Twitter. 83% use Youtube. 80% of CIOs say social media is either essential orRead… Read more »

Creating an Evidence-Based Government

Policymakers are fixated on short-term budget austerity measures such as furloughs, pay freezes, and conference and travel spending. However, there is a small, but growing effort to take a longer, more strategic look at how to manage austerity by finding what works and targeting dollars there instead of to programs that cannot demonstrate effectiveness. ThisRead… Read more »

New Web & PHP Conference 17-18 Sep 2013 in San Jose California

By Lizzie Bogue There’s a new event in town and it’s designed with you in mind! Come and hear about latest the technologies and methods out there; discuss your own project developments and find new solutions; get together with developers and trade great ideas at the FREE Web & PHP Conference. Whether your interest liesRead… Read more »

Social Media in States – Status Report

Social media has revolutionized government’s interactions with its citizens. A new survey by NASCIO found 100% of state chief information officers said social media is apart of their business operations. 83% said they use Facebook. 81% use Twitter. 83% use Youtube. 80% of CIOs say social media is either essential or a high priority atRead… Read more »

DISA and DLA Seek to Reduce IT Costs by 20 Percent

By Timothy Coleman The Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) and the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) have announced that senior leaders of both organizations had met to discuss ways of implementing significant cost-cutting measures aimed at reducing overall Information Technology (IT) spending by 20 percent. The goal of the effort is two-fold and seeks to reduceRead… Read more »

What does NGEN Stand For?: Not Getting Easier GOODGRIEF!!

By ChrisScott Today the Navy announced that they had relieved the O6 in charge of the Next Generation Enterprise Network (NGEN) acquisition program. When I read the news, I thought that FINALLY someone was going to be held accountable for the years of delays and the millions of dollars wasted on this mess. But no…Read… Read more »

06.25.13: Jobs, Jobs, Jobs (North West Remix)

To celebrate the new fiscal year, here’s a complimentary issue of Jobs, Jobs, Jobs. You can receive these weekly job announcement by joining ELGL – free for students, $20 for individuals, and $250 for organizations. North West Meaning Explained: Kimye Baby Name ‘Inspirational’ Not ‘Directional’ ELGL Corporate Members Colin Baenziger & Associates – Active RecruitmentsRead… Read more »