People

Contractors play big Iraq role

Congressional Budget Office report shows that reduction in military in Iraq leads to increased dependency on contractors.

People

Tracking a cyberattack

During the conflict between Russia and the former Soviet Republic of Georgia, attacks were launched against Georgia’s Internet infrastructure by unidentified attackers.

People

Air Force reconsiders cyber unit

Air Force officials are interested in creating a Cyber Command because cyberspace and space-based capabilities allow the military to conduct global operations.

People

Bill would kill rule on women-owned business

A controversial proposal from the Small Business Administration has upset members of Congress because of its limited scope.

Digital Government

FCW's The Week

Find links to articles in the Aug. 18, 2008, issue and related items.

People

2008 Rising Star award program judges

Ten judges from government and industry backgrounds rendered an invaluable service in selecting our winners.

People

Rising Star: Michelle Walker

Walker worked on an analysis that provided a framework for future business process improvements.

People

Rising Star: Richard von Bostel

Von Bostel, the Justice Department’s chief enterprise architect, has proven his ability to work effectively with many officials.

Digital Government

Rising Star: Alex Turell

Turell gets credit for automating an entire operation.

Digital Government

Rising Star: Dennis Papula

Papula's skills contributed to improvements that increased the GSA’s Exhibit 300 scores.

People

Rising Star: Kimberly Lyimo

Lyimo, chief of portfolio-related services at the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, started assessing ATF’s unfunded, mission-critical information technology portfolio.

Digital Government

Rising Star: Mark Lee

Lee has been working long hours on a project to better track contract modifications.

People

Rising Star: David Lee

Lee's consolidated, online training program for 425 IT support workers.

Digital Government

Rising Star: James Jones

Jones' rare combination of skills makes him a strong member at the Interior Department.

Modernization

Rising Star: Capt. Shaun Baker

Baker used new tools rather than relying on the traditional methods on computer networks.

People

Rising Star: Jonathan Alboum

Alboum, CIO at Agriculture Department’s Food and Nutrition Service, led the creation of the project management office.

People

Rising Star: Tricia Reed: Passion compensates for lack of authority

Reed took on the task of opening up GSA schedules to emergency responders.

Digital Government

Rising Star: Vernon Lee: One step ahead on HSPD-12

Microsoft’s senior architect gave the president’s office a head start on meeting a tight deadline.

Digital Government

Rising Star: Matt Grote: He can't help but lead

A member of the Young Government Leaders quickly became a valuable volunteer.

People

Rising Stars: The class of 2008

The Rising Stars are remarkable people who don't get enough recognition.