Cybersecurity
Tom Davis: A reformer on the Hill
Former Rep. Tom Davis (R-Va.) focused Congress' attention on acquisition reforms.
Cybersecurity
Lynn McNulty: The grandfather of federal cybersecurity
Lynn McNulty emphasized security not as a constraint but as an e-government enabler.
Acquisition
Steve Kelman: A passion for procurement reform
The former OFPP administrator led the bipartisan effort during the Clinton administration to change the way the government acquired goods and services.
People
Mark Forman: E-gov's staunch champion
Mark Forman led President George W. Bush's e-government and e-business initiatives to create a more productive, citizen-centric government.
Acquisition
Jack Brooks: Titan of IT procurement
Former Rep. Jack Brooks (D-Texas) dominated IT procurement policy and oversight for decades.
Acquisition
Tom Hewitt: The IT market master
By starting the information service and consulting firm Federal Sources, Tom Hewitt made it his business to help industry better meet government's needs.
People
John Koskinen: Y2K revisited
John Koskinen helped the U.S. brace for Y2K -- and in doing so changed federal IT.
Digital Government
Presidential advisory panel to endorse technology that frees radio spectrum
A report will be issued this month.
Digital Government
Navy seeks real-time location system for all hospitals
Service will track 300,000 medical devices in 19 hospitals and hundreds of clinics.
Emerging Tech
Justice Department program will make smartcards smarter
The $62 million credentialing initiative will enable biometric cards to open buildings, databases and software applications.
People
Manning back in court for Wikileaks hearings; trial faces delays
Army Pfc. Bradley Manning is back in court -- and may be spending even more time there in run-up to the Wikileaks trial.
Acquisition
6 steps for agencies to aid small businesses
OFPP's new leader gives agency officials six steps to increase contracts for businesses through multiple-award contracts.
Digital Government
Billions of dollars in federal funds remain unused
Senator's research charges that much approrpiated funding sits unused, often resulting in unnecessary, wasteful spending.
People
How IBM supports academic research on the business of government
Steve Kelman uses Dan Chenok's rise at the IBM Center for the Business of Government to applaud the center's work.
Emerging Tech
Now that Google has camera planes, Street View cars are so passé
Google will release new maps for specific unnamed cities
Acquisition
GSA to close some contracts to new vendors
The GSA Schedules program is about to get some new limitations, official says.
Emerging Tech
In the war of the maps, Google's secret weapon is offline access
Google made the announcement during debut of 3D maps.
Digital Government
How RIM's fortune could affect your BlackBerry
The maker of the popular BlackBerry is on the financial ropes. What does it mean for feds?
Digital Government
GSA helps feds walk the straight and narrow
At the GSA Expo in San Antonio, officials handed out the two-page document that reminds federal employees of the rules.
Digital Government