People
Navy wants to be the decider
With its follow-on contract for NMCI, the Navy plans to take the lead on key decisions.
People
OMB claims progress on HSPD-12
In its latest implementation progress report, the Office of Management and Budget says agencies have made significant strides .
People
DOD is rechecking some purchases
A contracting panel finds problems with some Defense Department contracting documentations and sole-source acquisitions.
Modernization
GSA to add TIC to Networx contracts
Networx vendors will be able to offer services under the Office of Management's initiative after the General Services Administration modifies the contracts.
People
Survey: Program managers need more support
Lack of training, insufficient executive support and poor policy design keep the those managers from successfully implementing programs, survey reports.
People
Services council objects to conflict rules
The Professional Services Council says some rules on conflicts of interest should be simplified.
Digital Government
HIPAA privacy and security violations cost Seattle company $100,000
First-of-its-kind settlement could signal that HHS is taking a tougher stance toward violations.
People
Editorial: Looking beyond e-mail
As innovations in communications continue to emerge, the government needs a fresh approach to the important task of archiving content.
Digital Government
Chertoff defends border actions, calls for immigration bill
DHS chief says a guest-worker program would help stem the flow of illegal immigrants across the nation's Southern border.
Digital Government
Alaskan company to test new shortwave technology
Success of the digital radio station may lead to military applications for special forces and intelligence operations.
Cybersecurity
Security analysts praise Obama's pledge for a cyber chief
Position's direct line to the president would give cybersecurity more clout, but how much is unclear.
Digital Government
What's Brewin: A New VistA for AHLTA?
The Military Health System is on a quest to replace its aging e-records system.
People
Avoid the transition slowdown
Empowering employees is critical to sustaining government gains, a Cisco executive says.
People
Clearance reform gets a boost
Recent executive order clarifies roles, sets agencies’ responsibilities.
Modernization
A cloudy forecast for storage?
Agencies weigh the cost savings and risks of emerging “cloud” storage services?
Digital Government