Digital Government
Business picking up for GSA's Networx contract
After slow start, interest increases in telecom pact as deadline for agencies to recoup transition costs approaches.
Digital Government
Telework negotiations break down between union and GSA
Dispute over disciplinary provision and elimination of employee reimbursements ends in stalemate.
Digital Government
Storms test GSA's continuity plans
Power outage at Northern Virginia facility allows agency to launch notification system and telework arrangements.
People
GSA reshapes office for efficient operations
The agency will create a new office to handle some IT programs.
People
DHS deputy secretary confirmed
Paul Schneider is involved in overseeing the planning and implementation of DHS' plans for the next presidential administration transition. In January, DHS will transition for the first time.
Digital Government
Obama, Coburn propose more transparency in government contracting
The Strengthening Transparency and Accountability in Federal Spending Act of 2008 would make more federal contracting and spending information available on the USASpending.gov Web site.
People
Ciber hires vice president of new business development
Frederick Mendes joins Ciber after working at Computer Sciences Corp. for more than two decades.
Digital Government
Google to roost near NASA Ames
The technology giant will build a research and development center to support the space agency's science and information technology research.
People
Preston confirmed as HUD secretary
President Bush today has sworn in Steve Preston as secretary of the Housing and Urban Development Department.
Acquisition
Letter: Any help for mid-size companies?
A reader writes, "Once a company looses its small-business status, it is very difficult to compete in the "large-business" world."
Digital Government
Obama, McCain give boost to contract data legislation
Bill would require federal agencies to include searchable copies of all contracts they award and details about the bidding process on USASpending.gov.
Digital Government
High-tech industry eyes health IT bill as 'big hurrah'
House measure seen as most viable vehicle to achieve a nationwide system of electronic medical records.
Digital Government
Collaborative Internet tools making inroads into intel agencies
Problems and skepticism still abound, but continued information sharing should win over doubters, says ODNI official.
Digital Government
Monster launches new hiring software tool tailored to federal agencies
Program will take agencies and applicants from job posting through the first day.
Digital Government
Info security chiefs weigh new approaches to looming threats
Many users of federal systems still are not grappling with the security implications of their actions.
People
Search engine increases employees' access
The Oak Ridge National Laboratory is speeding its day-to-day processes by using Web-based collaborative applications.w
People
GAO: FDIC needs stronger security controls
GAO's auditors also found that the agency that insures deposits in federally chartered banks has fixed or made progress on 16 of the 21 security weaknesses the auditors found last year.
People