By Daniel Eisen In my last post I promised that I would highlight some articles I have collected on federal Information Technology (IT) contracting. The pile was taller than I thought. My process of culling through articles kept reminding me of my how dad always used to say “how’s that going for you?” and “lotsRead… Read more »
Here is today’s federal cybersecurity and information technology news: The White House is circulating a draft of an executive order on cybersecurity which sources say would establish a voluntary program where companies operating critical infrastructure would choose to meet cybersecurity best practices and standards established with guidance from government. More here. A new survey showsRead… Read more »
(This article is my latest addition at GovLeaders.org) “Do small things with great love.” –– Mother Teresa A few years ago, while on business in Kolkata (the Indian megalopolis formerly known as Calcutta), a few colleagues and I had the privilege of meeting with some of the senior religious Sisters of the Missionaries of Charity,Read… Read more »
Gadi Ben-Yehuda This week is all about innovation. HHS Inovates. Health and Human Services is holding a vote to determine fo People’s Choice Award for 2012 Civic Entrepreneurs. Samantha Smith of Forbes reports on Fuse Corp, “a non-profit devoted to recruiting and training batches of civic entrepreneurs” who will attempt to solve civic problems. CreatingRead… Read more »
The Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments (CSBA)–known for its assessments of the precision-strike revolution and work on Air Sea Battle–is tackling the intellectual challenge of cyber strategy. Its new report, Cyber Warfare: A ‘Nuclear’ Option? has not gotten much play in the blogosphere but has a number of interesting ideas. CSBA challenges dogmas onRead… Read more »
Listen, it’s easy to sharp shoot someone else’s writing. Especially when you don’t know them from a hole in the ground. I generally steer clear of such tomfoolery, but to be honest, I read an article yesterday on FastCompany entitled “The $1.3 Trillion Price Of Not Tweeting At Work” and it left a bitter tasteRead… Read more »
At our first-ever Fellowship Projects webinar, three of our 2012 fellows shared an in-depth look at projects they’ve been building this year and had a chance to answer live questions from our audience: Textizen, OpenCounter, and LocalData. Watch the full recording below to find out the answers to audience questions like: How did Textizen, builtRead… Read more »
The New Kindle Fire is ready to compete (and pretty cool in it’s own right) Here is today’s top technology news. Without a doubt, the biggest happenings of the day occurred at Amazon’s Kindle event. Amazon unveiled the updated Kindle Fire, the Fire HD 7″ + 8.9″ versions, and a new Kindle reader. The wholeRead… Read more »
Mark Drapeau (Charlotte, NC) — When the Democratic National Convention Committee (DNCC) needed an app that convention delegates could use to vote for their next Presidential nominee, Microsoft helped provide a solution. Partnering with San Diego-based InterKnowlogy, they designed, developed, and deployed an app that was used on the floor of the Time Warner CableRead… Read more »
A year ago I blogged about an inspiring guy I work with, 20 year-old youth worker Dan Davies, and how he uses Facebook for young people in Monmouthshire. I had a catch up with him this week and found out about more cool ways of engaging young people using Facebook and thought I share someRead… Read more »