Modernization
Upcoming migration to Windows 7 could be a headache for agencies
Federal IT shops that still use Windows XP will be required to save data and settings before making the switch, or be forced to buy technical support from Microsoft.
Modernization
Longtime IT analyst and investigator to lead GSA citizen services unit
David McClure will be heavily involved in implementing the Obama administration's transparency initiatives.
People
DISA releases open-source administration app
The Defense Information Systems Agency has released its Open Source Corporate Management System with hopes that other agencies and industry may reuse and further develop the software suite.
Digital Government
Consultant Eyes Arkansas House Seat
Bernie Skoch, an executive vice president with <a href=http://www.sussconsulting.com/>Suss Consulting Inc.</a>, wants you to know that he has launched his <a href=http://skoch2010.com/>campaign</a> for the 3rd District seat in the U.S. House. The Northwest Arkansas district, which includes Fayetteville and Bentonville, home of Wal-Mart, is currently held by Republican John Boozman, who serves on the Veterans Affairs and Foreign Affairs committees.
Digital Government
Resume Black Hole
CIO.com <a href="http://www.cio.com/article/499595/Job_Search_Tips_How_to_Find_Out_if_Hiring_Managers_Are_Checking_You_Out">provides</a> some new tips on how to find out if hiring managers are checking you out on social networking Web sites, blogs, personal Web sites, etc. By monitoring the traffic to these personal Web sites, job applicants can determine if their resume has fallen into the "abyss of disinterest," the article states.
Digital Government
Ukuleles!
This one is pure fun. Thanks to Al Gore and the miracle of the Internet, I can listen to radio stations around the world from my home base in The Original Las Vegas, N.M., including BBC Radio 3, which is in the midst of its "Proms" season -- probably the best live classical music festival in the world.
Ideas
Who's on Board for Windows 7?
Software giant Microsoft will release the latest version of its Windows operating system in October, and the company can only hope that this go around is smoother than the last.
Cybersecurity
Coast Guard gets good marks on enterprise architecture
The Coast Guard has made progress on its enterprise architecture efforts, but should finish documentation, planning and get needed resources, the Homeland Security Department's inspector general says.
Digital Government
Tech and the TSP
Federal employees who use Apple's iPhone can now download a new application that enables them to check the status of the various Thrift Savings Plan funds. The <a href="http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewSoftware?id=325755663&mt=8">application</a>, called F.R.U., is free of cost and provides a quick overview of the daily price changes for each TSP fund, a glance at weekly and monthly performance and a price graph.
People
HHS walks a tightrope on health information exchange, advisory group says
HHS is walking a tightrope in trying to craft the right balance for health information exchanges, according to a federal advisory group's report.
Modernization
Social media dominates new DOD Web site
Social media is the prominent feature on the new Defense Department's home page, which was launched today.
Acquisition
New NIH manager gives Acquisition Center a facelift
The center cut its assisted acquisition services and aimed those resources at customer service, manager says.
Digital Government