Conversations With CXOs: Michael Mayta
Mike Mayta, CIO of Wichita, Kansas, shares what he’s learned in 14 years overseeing IT for the city’s 17 departments.
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Conversations With CXOs: Nathan Tierney
Nathan Tierney is the Deputy CIO and Chief People Officer for the Office of Information Technology (OIT) in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). A veteran of the Army Special Forces, roughly five years in private sector leadership roles and author of books on health care value management, here are some lessons he’s learned about… Read more »
Multinational Ransom Pledge Highlights Scarce Cybersecurity Force
As cyberwarfare increases and agencies struggle to find essential cybersecurity talent, contractors are an attractive option. However, outsourcing cyber positions has pros and cons.
Bringing in Constituent Perspectives
To improve customer experience, you have to hear from constituents. Here are some ways to gain their feedback.
Montana Maps Infrastructure Spending to Ensure Equity
Montana’s Department of Natural Resources and Conservation employed maps and dashboards to add transparency to the distribution of economic stimulus funds.
The Double-Edged Sword of Emerging Technology
Exciting advancements in science and technology have vast potential, but it’s important to evaluate both the opportunities and the challenges in a non-partisan, objective way. That’s where the General Accountability Office (GAO) comes in.
A People-Centered Approach to Problem-Solving
An interview with Tara McGuinness, on how networks, technology, management and data practices can be used to tackle inequity and other challenges.
Data-Driven Decision-Making Gets Real
To make evidence-based policy, takes more than information–it requires the ability to turn information into knowledge and to base decisions on it.
Getting Acquisition Closer to the Mission
The acquisition workforce has been undergoing a gradual, yet constant evolution for the past decade or more as they’ve had to learn about and adapt processes to meet the needs of cloud-based technology, a growing remote/distributed workforce, agile development, and general digital dependence.
How to Budget for Continuous Improvement
Wayne County, Michigan, is approaching its budget and modernization plans to ensure the most positive and lasting impact.