Modernization
Appropriators beef up Navy budget for new network
Senate panel adds $217.7 million to boost project to replace Navy Marine Corps Intranet.
Modernization
Federal IT funds for R&D misused, group says
A report released today by an advisory panel says only a fraction of the estimated $4 billion federal agencies get for IT research and development actually goes for those purposes.
People
Senate weighs federal employee pay freeze
Following House approval last week, the Senate is considering a two-year pay freeze for all civilian federal employees.
People
CIO's changing role to bring new power
Within the next six months, the Obama administration is aiming to redefine the role of agency CIOs by shifting their responsibility from policy-making to portfolio management.
People
DOD starts IT personnel exchange
The Defense Department will start a pilot program to allow federal IT employees to get a temporary glimpse of private sector work.
Digital Government
Counterfeit hardware poses security risk
Counterfeit computer hardware poses a significant security risk to private corporations and the military.
Digital Government
Air Force blocks sites that provide WikiLeaks information
The Air Force blocks its personnel from accessing media sites publishing WikiLeaks material.
Cybersecurity
PIV card use about to be mandated
The White House is about to issue new enforcement rules for the use of high-tech identification cards for government employees and contractors.
Digital Government
IT fixes are needed before the next census, GAO says
The Census Bureau needs to fix some IT problems before the 2020 census that could cost as much as $30 billion, GAO says.
People