Rival snags Microsoft GM

Salesforce.com has hired Microsoft GM Matt Miszewski as senior vice president for the global public sector.

Google restructures top leadership roles

Eric Schmidt, Google's CEO, will be stepping down from that position while continuing to serve the company as executive chairman.

New GSA deputy CIO is on the job

Hashmi is leaving his job as deputy CIO for D.C.'s government to become deputy to Casey Coleman, CIO at the General Services Administration.

The HUDdle: HUD's new Wordpress blog

The Department of Housing and Urban Development has rebranded its blog. Starting Tuesday it is now known as The HUDdle and is operating off of Wordpress open-source blogging software.

Army CIO watch: Nomination announcement expected soon

A formal announcement could come regarding the Army’s nomination for a new CIO.

GSA's acquisition center reorganizing for new year

Joe Jeu, assistant commissioner for General Supplies and Services at GSA, will be leaving the agency, and other personnel changes are also underway.

Denied! Event with White House leader closed to press

The Obama administration's cybersecurity leader delivered a speech to a trade group, and reporters were not welcome. We don't get it.

Denied! Event with White House leader closed to press

The Obama administration's cybersecurity leader delivered a speech to a trade group, and reporters were not welcome. We don't get it.

New Army CIO picture coming into focus

The likely top choice for the new Army chief information officer has become clear -- but there is still no official word.

VA hires IT client advocates

VA CIO Roger Baker said he has hired three advocates as liaisons between the IT office and VA divisions.

Former Northrop CEO joins Apple's board

The move to appoint Ronald Sugar as a member of Apple's board of directors comes as the company expands its government presence.

DHS procurement head to leave

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Army CIO retires quietly

Word has leaked that Lt. Gen. Jeffrey Sorenson, Army chief information officer, has retired.

Teri Takai appointed DOD's CIO

Former California chief information officer Teri Takai has been appointed as the Defense Department's CIO.

Carey to replace DOD's Wennergren

Navy CIO Robert Carey will replace David Wennergren as deputy assistant secreatary of defense for information management.

IG/agency anxiety during Thanksgiving dinner

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What's on state CIOs' minds? Consolidation, cost control, health care.

Consolidation, virtualization, budget and health care are among the most critical policy or technology issues to be faced by state government in 2011, according to a recent NASCIO survey.

Bersoff hands off CEO title at ATSC

ATS Corp. will have a new CEO to start 2011, but Bersoff will remain as chairman.

Wennergren sees changing role for DOD CIO -- and department's IT progress

In an FCW exclusive interview, former DOD CIO Dave Wennergren reflects on the significant shifts in the way the department works -- and what will be required to sustain the ongoing changing tides.

Dave Wennergren on the future Defense CIO

In an exclusive interview, Dave Wennergren discusses the future of the Defense Department's CIO postion.