Modernization
Report advocates better training for wireless Internet users
Federal agencies should do more to educate employees on security risks, study says.
Digital Government
GAO: Archives not overseeing e-mail record preservation
Agencies fail to identify which messages qualify as records and rely on printing e-mails for storage.
People
Letter: Seniority rights for feds are gone
A reader writes that job security and seniority rights are being lost with NSPS and the retention of less-experienced employees.
People
Voters visit Obama, McCain sites to research key issues
Education among the top searches on both Web sites.
Digital Government
Military medical intelligence center gets a new name
The National Center for Medical Intelligence's new responsibilities reflect expanded relationships with the Homeland Security Department, the White House, the State Department and other agencies.
People
Agencies choose vendors for financial systems
So far, large agencies have chosen private shared service providers chosen over federal SSPs for consolidation efforts.
People
Report: States should prioritize e-records
State governments should take enterprisewide approaches to ensure that their electronic records are properly preserved, according to a report from the National Association of State Chief Information Officers.
People
NSI hires Roy Cales
Roy Cales, a former Florida chief information officer, will lead NSI's technology sector.
People
Telkonet promotes Jeff Sobieski
Telkonet, a provider of energy management, networking and building automation systems, makes Sobieski chief operating officer, replacing former COO Dottie Cleal.
People
Clearswift picks new CEO
The cybersecurity provider hires RSA's Richard Turner to be chief executive officer.
Modernization
Mobile service providers unhappy with FCC auction plan
Companies argue the proposal by chairman Kevin Martin would interfere with their operations in adjacent airwaves and impose conditions that largely benefit one bidder.
Digital Government
GAO: Major Defense weapons systems not fully funded
Congress may have to reduce spending on other federal programs or accept less warfighting capability than promised.
People
Outgoing IAC Chairman Puvvada reviews his tenure
The FCW Exit Interview asks Industry Advisory Council chairman Venkapathi Puvvada about IAC's direction and its value to government.
People