Modernization
Agencies rush to award millions in IT contracts
End-of-fiscal-year crush includes cloud, records management, health IT awards.
Modernization
GSA cloud transition questioned in audit report
Has GSA made progress in moving the agency from Lotus Notes to the cloud? According to the Inspector General, it's hard to tell from the agency's performance measures.
Cybersecurity
DHS center could extend classified Pentagon cyber program to nondefense industries
The National Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Center is disclosing sensitive intelligence to cleared companies.
Modernization
What do Smokey Bear, traveling feds and children have in common? Their own federal apps.
Three experts offer up some advice for government application developers.
Cybersecurity
White House confirms cyberattack but no information lost
The White House would not confirm a link to Chinese hackers, nor expand on what the attackers may have been seeking.
Modernization
FCC vote launches spectrum auction process
As authorized by Congress, the FCC plans to engineer a “reverse auction."
Modernization
LightSquared proposes vacating disputed spectrum
The Federal Communications Commission blocked LightSquared from building its network earlier this year after tests showed the proposals could interfere with GPS.
People
How to get along with Congress
Testifying before a congressional committee doesn’t have to be an ordeal. These tips can help agency leaders stay calm and focused under fire.
People
Management fellowship program strives to demystify application process
Featuring an interactive guide to the fellowship process, PathtoPMF.com is intended to make it easier for promising new public-sector leaders to enter the federal ranks.
Cybersecurity
Utilities open to cybersecurity dialogue
Sen. Jay Rockefeller, D-W.Va., helped sponsor legislation that would have created more government oversight of certain critical networks, including those that control electric grids.
Modernization
Bill would require agencies to report cloud computing progress
Legislation would update outdated computer security legislation.
Cybersecurity
Cyber Command officer: China is targeting Pentagon
Espionage threats are 'accelerating,' command’s intelligence director warns.
Digital Government
'Mystery' senator removes hold on cost-of-living increase for vets
Fast action is needed after recess to ensure payments start Jan. 1, VA says.
Cybersecurity
Why branding matters -- even in government
More focus on building and enhancing the employer brand could help agencies find and keep talent.
Cybersecurity
Cyber executive order close, Napolitano says
DHS head defends the need for executive action on cybersecurity, but says it won't include some things that 'only legislation can do.'
Digital Government
Events for the week ahead
Keith Alexander talks cyber gridlock, a panel discusses strategic sourcing and a former senator speaks on electronic health information sharing.
Digital Government
Contractor: Configuration issues skewed tests of battlefield radio
Noisy environment and ergonomics issues also led to poor grades, company says.
Modernization
