People

Kolodner to retire from federal government

The national coordinator of health IT plans to retire once his successor, Dr. David Blumenthal, is ready to take over the office, Government Health IT reports.

Modernization

Networx celebrating two years, 165 awards

Activity on the huge telecommunications contracts ranges from a value of a few thousand to millions of dollars.

Modernization

HHS makes software available for health IT network

The department said it wants to encourage health organizations to connect to the nationwide health information network by using the open-source software.

Cybersecurity

Industry group calls for public-private cybersecurity standards

The private sector also should play a role in self-regulating overall Internet security.

Cybersecurity

Group wants government cybersecurity CEO

Private sector executives recommend a single leader at the White House level to align the government's cybersecurity efforts.

Digital Government

The Rise of the Cyber Warriors

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Ideas

Acting GAO Chief Talks Transparency

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Ideas

Sun rebuffs IBM's advances

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People

Martha Johnson may bring old era back to GSA

Current and former General Services Administration employees are excited about the new leadership Johnson would bring to the agency.