People
From ELC: McCain, Obama IT reps face off
Technology representatives for John McCain and Barack Obama trade views about how their candidate would tackle a variety of IT issues if elected president.
Digital Government
Report says Federal Reserve has not saved money with electronic checks
The Fed continues to operate paper-based system while it invests in electronic check processing.
Cybersecurity
Virtual workshop unites countries to sharpen cyber defenses
Defense official stresses cybersecurity as a global responsibility
Digital Government
VA hires Navy to build claims processing system
Lack of in-house expertise and pressure from veterans group and union leads department to forgo hiring a contractor.
People
From ELC: Conference ends with CIO sound off
Agency CIOs speak on privacy, workforce and security as conference concludes.
People
From ELC: Public service seen as important in new administration
Regardless of which candidate takes the White House, a dedicated federal workforce and its contractor partners will remain the core strength of government, speaker says.
Digital Government
Report: Some good news on government IT security
A recent report states that the government has greatly improved its use of security technology, but lags on policies for training employees about it.
People
DHS' Global Entry program grows
The Homeland Security Department’s Global Entry international trusted traveler program has enrolled approximately 4,000 members, DHS officials have announced.
People
Letter: Google CEO as chief technology officer would be idiocy
A reader expresses his dismay with the idea of selecting Google CEO Eric Schmidt to a chief technology officer position in an Obama administration.
People
Navy encourages use of Web 2.0 tools
New policy says tools will help Navy and Marines reach collaboration, interoperability goals.
People
OMB seeks progress reports on green initiatives
Agencies must report next February their progress in implementing sustainable activities, according to a memo.
People
Letter: Employees should produce something to justify wages
A reader shares his management style.
Digital Government
Survey: Low confidence in government IT area
A survey shows a decline in confidence in IT spending in government sectors.
Acquisition
Letter: Cost-plus contracts have minimal effect on federal budget
A reader writes that Sen. John McCain makes mountains out of molehills regarding cost-plus contracting, earmarks.
Digital Government