Acquisition
9 hot companies to watch in 2011
Challenges are nothing new for government contractors, but 2011 promises to keep even established players on their toes.
People
SSA faces IT management problems, IG says
The Social Security Administration's inspector general targets eight major management IT problem areas for improvement.
Digital Government
Former FBI cybersecurity exec joins Mandiant
Retired FBI official Scott O'Neal joins the IT security firm to head its federal business practice.
People
Agencies: Don't fear talks with contractors
Dan Gordon, top procurement policy official, is taking a myth-busting campaign to allay the fear of government-industry discussions and reassure federal workers that it's OK to talk.
People
House approves two-year federal pay freeze
The House today passed legislation with a two-year pay freeze for all civilian federal employees.
People
Industry says ambitious White House IT reform plan is doable
Industry members are praising the Obama administration's 25-step implementation plan for IT management reform, saying that many of its action items align with popular commercial practices.
People
White House serious about killing some IT programs
The Obama administration today released a plan to overhaul federal IT management that includes improving or terminating at least a third of underperforming projects in the next 18 months.
People
DHS IT project terminated after White House review
The White House's review of high-priority IT projects has led to the termination of one and scaling back of several others.
Digital Government
Old dogs, old tricks
In recent comments posted on this blog, we’ve noted a number of references to age discrimination at federal agencies—long-time employees not receiving raises/promotions to which they believe they were entitled.
Modernization
White House kills e-flood insurance project
The move is part of a review of several IT projects that are costing the government too much time and money.
Digital Government
NASA sells computers without erasing sensitive data
Auditors say remedial plan doesn't do enough to address security gaps.
Cybersecurity
House cybersecurity activist bemoans apathy about countering threats
Texas Republican would give budgeting power to White House czar and provide IT industry incentives rather than tightening regulation to protect data.
Digital Government