Digital Government
Philadelphia-based consultant buys McConnell International
Clinton Rubin purchases federal consulting firm founded by former OMB tech chief in a move to enter stable federal market.
Digital Government
Lockheed hires former DISA director
Retired Air Force Lt. Gen. Charles Croom will work in the company's information systems and global services practice.
Digital Government
DISA officials defend data security measures
CIO responds to IG report by saying the agency has "better security than any place in the world."
Digital Government
Preparing for the Transition: Do's and Don'ts
A former government executive lists what career professionals should -- and shouldn't -- do when a new administration comes to Washington.
People
Credit crisis is warning for improved financial disclosure
Securities agency plans modernization to make public company financial data easily available to public.
People
DARPA seeks technology for seeing inside buildings
Project aims to develop several technologies, not a single comprehensive solution.
People
DHS not prepared for cyberattacks, House committee chair says
Under Homeland Security Presidential Directive 8, the department is to establish a response framework based on scenarios, including natural disasters, chem-bio attacks and cyberattacks.
People
Bush to name ODNI acting CIO
President Bush plans to designate Patrick Gorman as acting chief information officer at the Office of the Director of National Intelligence.
People
DHS CHCO to be appointed by department, not president
A new law will give the DHS secretary the authority to appoint the department's top human resources officer.
People
Mistakes cost GSA time, money, auditor says
GSA's problems with how it handled the Alliant, Alliant SB contracts forced a do-over.
People
Visitor driver's license applicants must show U.S. approval
Under a new rule the Texas Department of Public Safety will issue a new type of driver’s license to foreign visitors.
Digital Government
Navy plans to ask for NGEN proposals by spring
The service prepares to hold two industry days to discuss the network that will connect users on shore and at sea.
People
GAO criticizes HSIN Next Gen management
GAO says DHS needs to address management deficiencies in its next-generation platform for sharing homeland security information with state and local authorities.
Digital Government
Also in the News: Most agencies miss telecom deadline
Only 15 percent of agencies using GSA's Networx contracts had chosen a telecommunications carrier by the Sept. 30 deadline, Federal Times reports.
Acquisition
GSA sees agencies buying more via online shops
As agencies go to the Web, officials aim to use that information for price-checks.
Modernization