Government Technology CIO / CTO News

California Plans to Launch Information Security Operations Center

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:46:00 +0100

Proposed California facility is part of new five-year information security strategy.

Texas Releases Recommended Fixes for Data Center Consolidation

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 23:35:00 +0100

Study commissioned by the Department of Information Resources cites bad morale, ineffective governance, data backup problems, among other issues -- and suggests Texas renegotiate its contract with IBM.

IBM Opens Advanced Analytics Center in Washington, D.C.

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 20:18:00 +0100

Center taps into skills of more than 400 local employees, with plans for an additional 100 analytics specialists.

GSA's Casey Coleman Named Government CIO of the Year by Tech Council of Maryland

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 21:26:00 +0100

Coleman awarded for leadership and technology implementation.

California Legislative Analyst's Office Suggests Change in Large-Project IT Procurement

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:38:00 +0100

This competition is often referred to as a 'bake-off.'

Feds Consolidate Last Two Broadband Stimulus Funding Windows into One

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 23:37:00 +0100

The NTIA and RUS consolidate the remaining two broadband stimulus funding windows to one and seek procedural feedback.

Federal Agencies Struggle to Control IT Costs

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:40:00 +0100

Earned value management policies are applied inconsistently, according to U.S. Government Accountability Office.

Douglas Young Named Missouri CIO

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:28:00 +0100

Missouri finds a replacement for Bill Bryan, who was assigned to run state parks.

Vermont Appoints David Tucker State CIO

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:15:00 +0100

David Tucker replaces his boss, Tom Murray, who was named executive director of the Vermont Telecommunications Authority.

Government Must Attract More Cyber-Security Talent (Opinion)

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:29:00 +0100

Why aren't more people interested in becoming government cyber-security experts?