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Tech & Work

Are unions the answer for government IT workers?

A TechRepublic member suggested that unions were the only way to go to combat poor pay and bad management in government IT jobs. In response, Ramon Padilla discusses the pros and cons of joining a union in this article.

Software

How IT can contribute to a more productive, positive workplace culture

In a workshop with IT pros, the author of this article asked what the main barriers to success were for their groups. Surprisingly, the answer was not something that could be fixed with technology--it was management and workplace culture.

Developer

Blogs vs. wikis: Which is best for internal government use?

Blogs are a very hot trend right now, and everyone likes to have the latest technology, but are blogs good communication tools for government organizations? Ramon Padilla compares blogs and wikis and tells you which one gets his vote for use in the government enterprise.

CXO

Understanding the goal of e-government: Style vs. substance

E-government means many things to many people. For some, it's just a snazzy Web site. Ramon Padilla discusses what he thinks e-government should really mean and describes the four categories of e-government organizations.

Enterprise Software

Six rules for motivating and retaining good government employees

The perception of government IT workers is that they are overworked, underpaid, and must cope with inflexible or uninspired management. Ramon Padilla draws on his sixteen years of government experience to lay out these six rules for motivating and retaining good employees.

CXO

Protect government databases with data encryption

With the recent proliferation of data thefts, you should be revisiting the security environment of your organization's data. While firewalls and physical security are important, Ramon Padilla advises you to implement data encryption to seal the gaps.

CXO

Translating rules into policy: Open Records laws, privacy, and government IT

In this article, Ramon Padilla discusses Open Records laws and how they affect privacy regulations. For those working in government IT, you have to know how to translate these complicated rules into IT policy. Here are some recommendations for your department to ensure understanding and compliance.

CXO

Procurement 101 in government IT: Request for Proposal (RFP)

If you're new to the procurement process in government IT, understanding how to create an RFP is a first step. Follow these tips to write an RFP that produces the competitive bids you need.

CXO

Responding to change: Review infrastructure standards often to optimize IT

Ramon Padilla recognizes the inclination in government IT to get frozen into the same standards. However, to gain the most benefits for your organization and the people it serves, you should periodically review your standards and consider the alternatives.

Data Centers

Documentation is crucial to business continuity when disaster strikes

It's a sobering thought, but the fact is that government agencies and organizations are likely targets for terrorists. Disaster planning must include these kinds of worst-case scenarios, in addition to other types of disasters. Proper documentation is an absolutely crucial first step in planning your recovery efforts.

Shadow IT is a concept whereby an organization’s employees use technology, services or systems without the knowledge of or approval from the IT department. It has arisen due to several reasons: Advances in cloud computing, which involve the usage of applications or sharing of data in public environments previously owned by IT. The evolution of ...

Auditing and logging are essential measures for protecting mission-critical systems and troubleshooting problems. This policy outlines the appropriate auditing and logging procedures for computer systems, networks and devices that store or transport critical data. From the policy: Many computer systems, network devices and other technological hardware used in the enterprise can audit and log various ...

Determining how and when to renew support contracts can be tedious and time-consuming. Our vendor contract renewal planner will help you schedule support renewals and budget the related costs. From the planner: Some companies schedule their support contract renewals to take effect all at once, such as on January 1. This provides a convenient renewal ...