Digital Government
Search for White House e-mails could span administrations
Nonprofits are optimistic that President-elect Obama's promises for transparency could mean greater cooperation in finding lost messages.
Digital Government
Systems for critical industries wide open to cyberattacks
Survey says more regulation and funding needed to push companies to better secure networks that operate vital infrastructures.
People
IG: Sensitive information at airport at risk
The Homeland Security Department has weaknesses in computer systems at the Los Angeles airport, report says
People
Also in the News: Obama to take White House communications online
Armed with 10 million e-mail addresses collected during the presidential campaign, Obama aides plan to reach out directly to their supporters via the World Wide Web.
Digital Government
Also in the News: GPO to release 'Plum Book'
Book listing more than 8,000 positions in the executive and legislative branches will be available Nov. 12, according to a GPO press release.
People
Justice IG recommends threat-tracking system improvements
The Justice Department's inspector general recommends ways to improve the FBI's electronic terrorism-threat and suspicious-incident tracking system.
People
In the news: Should Obama's CTO be a CIO?
A technology analyst, writing for Network World's Web site, argues that what the Obama administration really needs is a governmentwide CIO, not just CTO.
Cybersecurity
Obama likely to put off IT investments, analysts say
Tight budgets and economic slowdown could delay new administration’s technology investments to support transparency and more communication with public.
Digital Government
Bush technology czar defends memo on CIO responsibilities
Administration official says IT is "just a tool," and that the memo's purpose was to clarify management structures before the presidential transition.
Digital Government
Contractors call for less partisan rhetoric, more substance
Industry is optimistic that the Obama administration and new Congress will establish a more harmonious tone.
People
Improvements in R&D center management recommended
The Government Accountability Office recommends that agencies establish a forum for sharing best practices on managing federally funded research and development centers.
People
Obama moves to appoint transition team
The president-elect has named his initial appointees, and his transition team has moved into its transition offices.
Acquisition
Court ruling could affect future small-business set-asides
ormer official says the court's rationale could stretch beyond race to other socio-economic areas.
People
Speculation grows about Obama's CTO
Soon after the election, speculation started about who President-elect Obama might name as the nation’s first chief technology officer.
People
Letter: Demise of Coast Guard acquisition authority exaggerated
The Coast Guard responds to article about its acquisition decision authority.
People