September 2004
Features
Departmentalized services go the way of the horse-drawn buggy as government agencies team up to share data.
Departments
Innovator:
Computer simulations help federal agencies model scenarios, improve training, clarify communications, validate planning and pinpoint weaknesses.
Human Capital:
With retirement fast approaching for baby boomer IT professionals, federal agencies are putting the pedal to the metal on succession planning initiatives.
E-Gov Spotlight:
Grants.gov and FirstGov.gov reap the benefits—and the return on investment—of cross-agency cooperation.
Everyday Heroes:
U.S. intelligence organizations use new cybersecurity technologies to share data and fight the war on terror.
CIO Interview:
When the Air Force wanted to streamline the IT operations that support its business processes, it turned to 29-year Air Force tech exec Kenneth Percell.
Getting to Green:
Some federal agencies are using competitive sourcing to achieve success in the President's Management Agenda.
Tech Insights:
With MP3 players, PDAs and touch-screen computers, museums and parks aren't what they used to be.
Best Practices:
Federal security managers discuss best practices for preventing cybersecurity breaches.
Best Practices:
Agencies are turning to Internet Protocol communications to cut costs, boost network performance and make workers more productive.
Bridging the Gap:
The Senate's first-ever CIO embarks on a two-year roadmap to raise the level and awareness of technology in the Senate.
Opinion
