TechAmerica has released federal IT spending predictions. Their five-year forcast of Federal IT growth is 2.8% a year from $79.6B in FY 11 to $91.3 in FY 16. Additionally, they predict that DoD spending will drop 1.1% annually over the next ten years, resulting in a drop from $704B in FY 11 to $663B in FY 21. “Both federal IT and defense spending are likely to run up against the realities of an uncertain economy, the federal debt and other pressures … [Read more...]
Thoughts for the CTO from 171 BC
January 11, 2010 By
I saw an interesting statement reportedly by Lucius Aemilius Paulus Macedonicus (229 BC-160 BC). This two-time consul of the Roman Republic and noted general during the Third Macedonian War (171 BC - 168 BC) offered guidance prior to his involvement in the war, which may have contributed to his ability to achieve victory in what had previously been a messy stalemated theater. His guidance on advice and the credible sources of advice … [Read more...]