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GSA is ramping up cloud computing, preparing the next two governmentwide contracts for cloud computing. Agency issues notice that a RFP could be issued by early 2011. GSA also considering geospatial platform-as-a-service offering later next year.
Federal CIO Kundra said an upcoming conference will help agencies share and find best practices for prioritizing data sets. Departments are struggling to meet stake holder demands for opening up data. Kundra said more and more these data sets are leading to third party applications.
\"Best of the DorobekINSIDER\" with previous shows about managing older workers and the design of the Library of Congress\' THOMAS website.
The Census must change the way it does business if it wants to stay in business, NextGov reports.
Federal agencies are challenged with how to treat worker grievances from contractors, who do not have the same mediation procedures as federal workers.
American hikers Shane Bauer and Josh Fattal will stand trial in Iran on November 6th, according to the Swiss ambassador in Tehran. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said Iranian authorities should exercise the humanitarian option and release them, adding that the US does not believe there is a basis for the arrest charges. The United States and Iran need to discuss many matters of significance, Clinton stated. Movement to trial should enable the release of the two men, though they probably will be convicted and given a prison sentence. That scenario will give President Ahmadi-Nejad a platform and opportunity to show forgiveness, provided of course the men show proper remorse.
New media has become a big phenomenon for government.
Tom Temin catches up with the nation\'s Geospatial Information Officer
The Executive Leadership Conference is underway and Tom Temin explains what\'s in store for Monday\'s coverage.
October 25th and October 27th Information dominance is about using information and data to prevent conflicts or win in a crisis.
The Homeland Security Department extended the contract for its SBINet program until Nov. 17.
In the world of federal information technology, the buzz is around \"agile acquisition\". Led by the Office of Management and Budget, agency chief information officers are being asked to build IT modernization in smaller, more modular programs -- and for less money. Federal News Radio\'s Max Cacas brings the latest from the AFCEA luncheon.
Military.com reports Pentagon officials should start seeing results of spending reforms.
Stan Krejci of the SK Group discusses the idea of a board of advisers with host Mark Amtower. Does your company need one? How should you assmble one? October 22, 2010