Who’s on the “Tour of Duty” of Government Innovation?

Answer: Badass Innovators. On Monday, the White House published the list of the second round of Presidential Innovation Fellows. The 43 fellows include multitalented engineers, entrepreneurs, computer scientists and designers, all tasked with developing solutions to improve lives, save tax dollars and create jobs. These “badass innovators,” as described by federal CTO, Todd Park, willRead… Read more »

DISA Kicks Off $450M Commercial Cloud Purchase

The Defense Information Systems Agency has released a draft request for proposals to acquire commercial cloud computing services through 2017 for up to $450 million. DISA is seeking to purchase commercial infrastructure-as-a-service tools and associated support services under the Commercial Cloud Services Provider program, the draft RFP released Monday says. Service lines covered under theRead… Read more »

Do you think that Public Private Partnerships can help the Postal Service overcome its current financial situation?

The U.S. Postal Service is in the middle of a difficult transition to position itself as a 21st century communications provider. The Postal Service sees new opportunities, but its current cash shortage makes it difficult to invest in modernizing aging facilities and vehicles, or developing new products to serve changing communications and delivery needs. Public-privateRead… 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 »

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 »

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 »