Digital Government
Transition Woes: Networx structure remains a sticking point
In part one of our look at Networx transition woes, we look at how reality hasn't lived up to the original vision for Networx and the question of why not restructure it into a single vehicle.
Acquisition
Fixed-price contracts increase under stimulus law
The proportion of fixed-price contracts is increasing in the contracts funded under the economic stimulus law, a new report says.
Modernization
NARA admits violating internal policy on personal info
NARA's policy required it to destroy hard drives, but in some cases agency personnel returned them to vendors instead, official says.
People
Military uses social media to share info on Fort Hood shootings
Facebook and Twitter quickly became a way to communicate during and after the attack.
Digital Government
IPv4 addresses almost gone
The Internet will run out of unused Internet Protocol version 4 Internet addresses soon, predicts the American Registry for Internet Numbers.
People
HHS to award health-data network contracts by year's end
HHS is planning to award a series of competitive contracts for the Nationwide Health Information Network later this year.
People
5 pitfalls that derail EVM success
Earned value management is here to stay as a project management tool. But too many agencies still make common mistakes when using it.
Acquisition
Insourcing can create synergy between missions and personnel
Insourcing is one tool agencies can use to build a strong organization that has its main missions in mind, experts say.
Cybersecurity
Current 'Whac-A-Mole' cybersecurity approach not a winner, DHS official says
Bruce McConnell, counselor to DHS' top cybersecurity official, said more personnel, better user authentication, security metrics, and automated responses are needed to make systems more secure.
Ideas