Federal Computer Week: Site MapStay ConnectedFeatured eBooks Quantum Technology Read Now Health Technology: Relaunch of VA EHRRead NowLaw Enforcement TechnologyRead NowInsights & Reports A Unified Data and AI Platform for Health and Human Services AgenciesPresented By Google Public Sector Download Now Why Mississippi State's CTO Is Ditching Legacy Backup SystemsPresented By Cohesity Download Now By FCW By FCW | July 11, 2005 Last issue's news Online news archive Back issues of Federal Computer Week FEATURES Smart Shoppers: 7 steps to build the perfect desktop The first of a three-part series: Use raw processing power as your only guide and your new dream machine could be a costly headache Can you hear me now? Improvements prep voice-recognition technology for a wider range of uses NEWS GSA’s revolving door spins Analysts hail arrival of Deidre Lee but worry about future of schedules program Single bidder wins Energy contract Agencies must prepare for IPv6 Circuit Intercepts COMMENT Editorial: Lobbying for lobbyists Davis: No quick fixes Aronie: That's 'Dee' to my friends Soloway: When 'rights' make wrong Welles: Vacation volunteers MANAGEMENT Voinovich hot on clearance backlog Senator says size of problem tests officials' management skills Training gives IRS an edge on performance-based contracting TECHNOLOGY Health agency ready for digital IDs HHS to verify electronic documents’ authenticity The Pipeline Feds put a fortress in your pocket Intrusion detection on steroids Tumbleweed upgrades file transfers BUSINESS Curtain call for the supporting cast Integrators are the contracting stars, but tech firms make the show POLICY Summer of e-government discontent House measures undermine e-gov efforts, proponents argue Pentagon builds a database to recruit teens for military Share This: NEXT STORY: What are your thoughts on emergency plans