OpenShift and Cloud
Open source technology and cloud have a long and solid relationship.
Learning At “A Mile A Minute” At Esri FedGIS
It’s finally February, the month of the Esri Federal GIS Conference. Taking place on February 24th and 25th in Washington, D.C., the conference is the perfect opportunity for federal employees to learn about new developments in GIS technology and see how other agencies are using GIS to achieve mission goals. A plenary session on theRead… Read more »
Idea to Retire: A Federal Budget Process That Inhibits IT Innovation
Why the current federal budget process limits IT innovation.
Illinois: The State That Consolidated
Hardik Bhatt, Chief Information Officer (CIO) for the state of Illinois, sat down with Emily Jarvis on GovLoop’s State and Local Spotlight to discuss what a new order means for the future of Illinois’ IT programs.
4 Ways Our Good Intentions Go Wrong on Race and Poverty
When we intentionally create spaces to talk about racism, yes, someone will inevitably shift the conversation from race to poverty. This redirection does four important, counterproductive things.
Embracing FITARA: 5 Steps for HR Technology Acquisition
FITARA holds great promise for federal technology procurement, including HR technology. By assuring the communication lines between HR and IT remain open, the odds of FITARA success at your agency will greatly improve.
Stop the Bickering: Create a Style Sheet
Language is not always black and white. In fact, 50 shades is probably an underestimate of all the grey! Still, the situation is not hopeless. We can communicate clearly and consistently without all the bickering. Here’s how.
Redefining Modern Civic Engagement
Civic engagement has become a word to describe anything in government that touches the citizen. The modern civic engagement we are imagining moves in the opposite direction.
The Best Government Mobile Apps for Business… and Your Office
With an increasingly mobile American population, most U.S. federal government agencies have launched mobile-optimized “responsive” versions of their official websites for citizens. A smaller number of agencies have taken the extra step to develop specialized apps for mobile devices like smartphones and tablets, and most of those apps are aimed to consumers / citizens.
Top 13 Job Lists for Government
Make your job search easier with these top government job search engines and listservs.