For many government agencies, managing the costs of supporting legacy technology and introducing new innovation has been challenging. To ease the financial burden of upgrading IT systems, U.S. Chief Information Officer Tony Scott has proposed the creation of a $3.1 billion IT Modernization Fund (ITMF).
Although it may seem simple for state and local governments to release data sets to the public, turning these massive collections of data into a meaningful tool for collaboration between citizens and government is easier said than done.
A June U.S. Government Accountability Office report on 18F and USDS revealed that the groups are making positive changes in government but must continue working to improve in the future.
Cultivating a community on LinkedIn can certainly be a challenge. A great way to increase your engagement with the wider government IT community is by joining the right groups.
Social media offers a great opportunity to brand yourself, but with great power comes great responsibility. Here are some critical ground rules to ensure that your social networks are prepped for professional use.