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.

Digital Government

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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

Official urges less reliance on contractors

Senate aide says the acquisition workforce needs core capabilities to handle work and not depend on contractors.