Government Technology

Andy Blumenthal

Contributing Writer

Andy Blumenthal is a division chief at the U.S. State Department. He was previously chief technology officer at the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. A regular speaker and published author, Blumenthal blogs at User-Centric Enterprise Architecture and The Total CIO. These are his personal views and do not represent those of his agency.

Twitter: @govtechnews

Recent Articles

How to Deal with Poorly Performing Employees (Opinion)
August 15, 2011 - Dealing with poorly performing employees is costly, but key approaches can help manage the issue.

Beware the 'Size Craze' When Choosing Hardware (Opinion)
June 29, 2011 - There's a fascination with "big this, small that" in the world of technology and computers. Take a strategic business approach to your organization's IT optimization.

Accountability in Project Management
May 12, 2011 - What Abbott and Costello can teach us about IT management.

Leadership Success Often Depends on Finding the Right Situation (Opinion)
February 11, 2011 - Being the right person in the right place at the right time is key.

What’s Next for Microsoft, Google and the Rest of IT Industry? (Opinion)
December 16, 2010 - Industry giants and other organizations work hard to reinvent themselves.

Mobile Work Force Struggles to Find Work-Life Balance
June 16, 2010 - Many employees already experience the disappearing line between work and personal lives in the 21st century.

How to Strengthen the Office of the CIO: Part 2
August 07, 2009 - By using the CIO Support Services Framework, government can improve IT operations.

How to Strengthen the Office of the CIO: Part 1
August 06, 2009 - By using the CIO Support Services Framework, government can improve IT operations.

Web 2.0 Tools Change Government CIO Collaboration
July 22, 2009 - Wikis and other social media are transforming vertical communication into horizontal collaboration. Public CIOs must pay attention to this trend.

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