Acquisition
Bill would increase oversight of prime-subcontractor relations
The bill would pressure companies to keep a clean performance record by paying subcontractors on time.
Modernization
Death by distraction: New tech toys can endanger public and warfighters
The popularity of portable entertainment and communication devices creates concerns about driving and job safety.
People
Navy Cyber Command sets sail
The Fleet Cyber Command is part of the recommissioned 10th fleet, which was originally established during World War II to combat U-boats.
Digital Government
Air Force math: 2,000 PlayStation 3s = 1 supercomputer
Air Force builds a supercomputer with Sony PlayStation 3 video game consoles.
Digital Government
The $79.4B buzz killer
The Obama administration's proposed 2011 IT budget adds up to a lot of money but creates little excitement.
Digital Government
The benefits of speaking with one voice
An agencywide approach to citizen engagement services can yield many benefits.
Digital Government
Getting help with online communications
Agencies can tap many resources to learn how to improve service. Here are a couple of them.
People
Senate confirms Martha Johnson as GSA administrator
The Senate voted to confirm Johnson after Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) overrode a hold placed on her nomination by Sen. Kit Bond (R-Mo.) that had stalled the nomination since June 2009.
Digital Government
Announcing: The Nextgov Awards
Nominate someone as we recognize innovative, brave and bold federal managers.
Modernization
Coalition launches free text service for pregnant women, new moms
The Office of Science and Technology Policy said on Thursday a service being launched by a coalition of mobile phone providers, health professionals, and federal, state and local agencies will allow pregnant women and new mothers to receive free health information updates to their mobile phones.
Digital Government
Reps. like Obama's tech proposals to track health quality, fraud
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid budget calls for $110 million to overhaul data systems and $561 million to scrutinize claims for suspicious patterns that could point to illegal activity.
Modernization
With budget released, administration starts pushing cloud message
White House wants more than $100 million to fund programs and to develop standards, but the investment will result in significant savings, federal chief information officer says.
Modernization