Gov/Web 2.0 Predictions for 2010

Submitted by on Wed, 12/20/2017 - 12:00

This is the time of year for predictions of what is ahead. Here’s a compilation of various predictions. Pick those that appeal to you!

 

Federal News Radio: Web 2.0 is Changing Government. In an interview in late 2009, editor Dorothy Ramienski came to the now-standard conclusion that “Web 2.0 and social networking tools are changing the way the federal government does business.”

 

Drivers Transforming Government: Agility

Submitted by on Wed, 12/20/2017 - 11:58

Note:  The IBM Center recently released Seven Drivers Transforming Government, a series of essays exploring key drivers of change in government. It is based on our research and numerous insights shared by current and former government officials.  This blog is the second in a series of excerpts from each of the seven essays.

Leveraging Commercial Innovation to Drive Government Shared Services

Submitted by on Wed, 12/20/2017 - 11:52

Blog Co-Author: Jesse Samberg, Shared Services Fellow, IBM Center for The Business of Government.

Leadership in Action: Fall 2017 The Business of Government Magazine

Submitted by on Wed, 12/20/2017 - 11:48

This edition of The Business of Government magazine provides a glimpse into the many different missions and programs of the U.S. federal government. It does so from the perspective of the mission leader, offering a snapshot-in-time discussion around challenges faced, innovations pursued, and initiatives yet to yield their desired outcomes. These are leadership stories that introduce you to those on the front line charged with delivering
the business of government.

Weekly Roundup: November 13 - November 17, 2017

Submitted by on Wed, 12/20/2017 - 11:43

Michael J. Keegan

 

VA needs money fast for health record program. Veterans Affairs Secretary David Shulkin is ready to sign a contract with electronic health records firm Cerner to replace the agency's aging, homegrown Vista system. But to get moving on the deal quickly, VA needs to move some money around. The department wants to move fast, with an initial rollout of the new system planned for 18 months after the contract is signed.

 

Drivers Transforming Government: Effectiveness

Submitted by on Wed, 12/20/2017 - 11:40

Note: The IBM Center recently released Seven Drivers Transforming Government, a series of essays exploring key drivers of change in government. It is based on our research and numerous insights shared by current and former government officials. This blog is the third in a series of excerpts from each of the seven essays.

Evolving the Workforce for A.I. Adoption

Submitted by on Wed, 12/20/2017 - 11:31

Guest blogger: Doug McGovern, Chief Technology Officer for Intelligence Programs, IBM Global Business Services

This panel was part of a Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) workshop held at the National Geospatial Intelligence Agency’s (NGA) headquarters in Springfield Virginia and was attended by industry, academia and Government. Keynotes were provided by several Government Senior Executives from the Intelligence Community.

Drivers Transforming Government: Risk

Submitted by on Wed, 12/20/2017 - 11:27

Note: The IBM Center recently released Seven Drivers Transforming Government, a series of essays exploring key drivers of change in government. It is based on our research and numerous insights shared by current and former government officials. This blog is the fourth in a series of excerpts from each of the seven essays.

How Can Government Best Integrate and Share Information, at Home and Abroad?

Submitted by on Wed, 12/20/2017 - 11:20

The IBM Center for the Business of Government hosted a recent Roundtable discussion with current and former government leaders and stakeholders about integrating and analyzing data within and across governments across the Atlantic to improve threat prediction and prevention. This initial discussion focused on how the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) information sharing enterprise can have greatest impact and interaction with partners. 

Weekly Roundup: November 27 – December 1, 2017

Submitted by on Wed, 12/20/2017 - 11:14

John Kamensky

FEMA’s Resilience Reset. RouteFifty reports: “State and local governments should own the disaster recovery process by creating integrated, outcome-based mitigation plans like Puerto Rico post-Hurricane Maria, the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s administrator said Thursday at a congressional hearing on Capitol Hill.”

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