March 2004
Features
Technology helps fight poverty, rebuild war-torn nations and respond to disasters. How do IT projects succeed under such extreme conditions, and what can we learn from them?
Departments
Everyday Heroes:
As federal agencies try to improve their technology waste practices, many find it's harder than it looks.
CIO Interview:
Steve Cooper talks about his wide-ranging experiences during his first year as the CIO of the Department of Homeland Security.
Agency Spotlight:
The CDC puts technology on the front line to crack health-related mysteries and fight bioterrorism.
OMB Scorecard:
Three agencies tell the story behind the top scores they earned for making IT work for federal government.
Best Practices:
Federal IT security managers are reeling from intensified guerrilla attacks on government networks. The cyber security experts tell you how to protect your systems.
Best Practices:
Make a business case to win the shoot-out between pressing needs and meager resources.
Tech Insights:
IT lets the federal government do more, and elected officials are savvier about technology. Now the question is: Can feds and lawmakers curb their political instincts and ensure that the necessary systems work gets done?
Opinion
