Obama to shut down federal websites | Bonus limits now in effect

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6/14/2011 Administration to shutter 1,000 federal websites The Obama administration is sharpening the blade for duplicative federal websites. Administration limits performance award spending Feds prefer working at home over using telework centers, survey says 10 superpowers for a new breed of social media leaders Rep. Issa tries oversight on recovery board model Auditors estimate $2.8B in improper payments at SSA, FEMA Conference to advise agencies on e-rulemaking How to unlock the potential of a mobile federal workforce On the Circuit 10 lessons to pull back the veil on government spending White House officials miss the order of leadership Obama appoints 'Sheriff Joe' to oversee new accountability plan Sharing info seesaws with securing sensitive data Special report sponsored by: Verizon Wireless Online productivity tools, such as calendars and file-sharing sites, let employees move around freely, but there are security and privacy issues to consider. Learn more In case you missed it After Weinergate, lawmakers tiptoe through the tweeting tulips NOAA moving e-mail to Google's cloud Government agency reorganization plan sent to Obama More resources Plan ahead for your security needs in the cloud Most cloud providers think users are responsible for figuring out security, so agencies need to be ready to specify their requirements when wading into cloud computing. Wikis meld white boards, reference docs in digital format Although they no longer qualify as a new tool, wikis can help organizations better manage training, daily operations and collaborative activities. Featured jobs Technical Architect II-0130 - Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida - Jacksonville, FL Job duties include but are not limited to the following:- Communicate the architectural vision, experiment with alternative architectural approaches, create interface specification documents and validate ... Network Analyst III-0141 - Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida - Jacksonville, FL Job Duties include but are not limited to the following: - Responsible for planning, forecasting, implementing and identifying resource requirements for network systems - Lead the design and implementation ... Technical Architect II-0129 - Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida - Jacksonville, FL Job duties include but are not limited to the following: - Communicate the architectural vision, experiment with alternative architectural approaches, create interface specification documents and validate ... Special Report: Mobile and Wireless Sponsored by: GovConnection Federal agencies are adding tablets to their IT mix for good reasons: they fulfill niche requirements, and improve mobility for the workforce. Read the full article. Download resources Securing Government Systems Sponsored By: Iron Bow Government security practices have greatly improved over the years, but so have those of criminal and state-sponsored adversaries who attack government IT systems. In this report, learn what those new attack methods are comprised of, how government is proposing to tackle them, and what might still be missing in that approach. Learn more. Invest Wisely: Managing Information as a Strategic Asset in the Public Sector Sponsored By SAP Information is the lifeblood of government enterprises. Through the appointment of proper leadership and the tactical adoption of technology for information capture, data integration, normalization and quality management, organizations can achieve strong ROI, increased process efficiency faster time-to-information and more available hours of employee time. Learn more. Best Practices for Xen Desktop 5 In a NetApp Storage Environment Read this whitepaper to learn more about best practices for the implementation of Citrix XenDesktop 5 and how it is optimized to operate on a NetApp storage platform. This guide goes into detail for both implementing on a Citrix XenServer or a VMWare vSphere virtual environment. Learn more. Memphis Police Department ROI Case Study Sponsored By IBM Read this white paper to learn how the Memphis Police Department (MPD) used IBM SPSS predictive analytics software to improve its overall operations, enabling it to considerably reduce crime without a proportional increase in staff while expanding its territory. Learn more. Sponsored links

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