Calls for Papers: IJEP Special Issue on Immigrant Inclusion by E-Participation

From the e-DMR listserve: “SUBMISSION DUE DATE: February 1, 2012 SPECIAL ISSUE ON Immigrant Inclusion by E-Participation Guest Editors: Itir Akdogan, Mauri Kaipainen, Sonia Sousa, and Ilona Tikka INTRODUCTION:Immigrant Inclusion by e-Participation (IIeP) is a multi-stakeholder regional project that addresses immigrant communities and public authorities in Estonia, Finland and Sweden. The aims of the projectRead… Read more »

MSNBC.com’s Tea Party vs. Occupy Conversation

MSNBC.com recently assembled a collection of Tea Party and Occupy activists to talk about each group’s similarities, differences and their views about the state of the American government and how their movements are impacting civil discourse. If you’re familiar with the groups, the following discussion won’t be groundbreaking, but it’s an interesting snapshot of eachRead… Read more »

The Impending Exodus of “Experienced” Contracting Personnel: Crisis or Opportunity?

It seems that every few months we see a new article, report, or hear testimony predicting a mass exodus of “experienced” 1102s from the Federal workforce. Citing workforce data, the conclusion that is commonly drawn is that a “crisis” will result. If we just look at numbers it would seem that this would be aRead… Read more »

MSNBC.com’s Tea Party vs. Occupy Conversation

MSNBC.com recently assembled a collection of Tea Party and Occupy activists to talk about each group’s similarities, differences and their views about the state of the American government and how their movements are impacting civil discourse. If you’re familiar with the groups, the following discussion won’t be groundbreaking, but it’s an interesting snapshot of eachRead… Read more »

Lessons Learned from IT Scars

Last night, I attended a Women in Technology event titled The CIO/CTO Agenda 2012. Moderated by Christopher Dorobek, the six panelists’ candid and often humorous discussion covered many topics that included paths to success, current priorities, mobile communications, and vendor/contract relationships. My question to the panel wrapped-up the discussion: “Since all of you have beenRead… Read more »

More From the Government Man – What You See (and Hear) is Not Always What You Get

Today’s blog is a little less on humor and more on commentary. Consider it a primer for interpreting some of the political fluff the public will be subject to in this election year. Those who have read my book, Confessions of a Government Man, or listened to my meanderings, know that I have an absoluteRead… Read more »

An Update on Liquid Robotics

Image via CrunchBase Liquid Robotics, a company formed by CEO Bill Vass, is making huge inroads in sensor deployments in some of the most difficult to monitor parts of our planet. That is, the vast, open ocean. Liquid Robotics has developed a maritime robot that can travel thousands of miles, carry different payloads, energize itselfRead… Read more »

The White House Joins Google+ – How Cool is That?

Just got a tweet from the White House about their new launch of their Google+ web presence – http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2012/01/20/white-house-joins-google. One feature that is really exciting is the new “Hangout,” a live multi-person video chat with up to ten participants. The President and First Lady often call the White House “The People’s House.” Well, this isRead… Read more »

Deltek Justice/Public Safety 2012 Predictions: Next Generation 9-1-1

Deltek Analyst Evan Halperin reports. Throughout this week, Deltek’s justice and public safety team has reported on a variety of public safety technologies and provided analysis as to the future of these technologies in 2012. The topics already covered include smart policing, radio communications, surveillance and justice and corrections. Today’s final blog details what theRead… Read more »

Deltek kicks off the budget season with a look at Virginia

Deltek Analyst Kate Tussey reports. Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell delivered the State of the Commonwealth address on Jan. 11 in Richmond, Va. During the speech, the governor outlined core budget objectives as the state enters a “period where uncertainty and unpredictability are the new norm.” The governor’s priorities include: Prioritize spending on ideas and policiesRead… Read more »