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IPv6: Flying under the radar
Moving to a new generation of IP networking protocols is not yet a top priority for many feds, according to a Federal Computer Week survey.
People
Online talent tools assist HR in shaping fed workforce
More managers are using the tools to decide when they need to train existing employees, hire new employees or employ contractors to fill gaps.
People
Editorial: Young people, important work
The goal of the Rising Star awards program is to show everyone the amazing work of young feds.
Acquisition
The changing face of acquisition
OFPP finalizing interagency contracting guidance, focusing on workforce issues.
Modernization
Next up, e-discovery challenges
Amended litigation rules force governments to rethink their electronic document options.
People
A rally behind accounting codes
The use of common financial standards is seen as a precursor to governmentwide reforms.
People
House tries to defund pay system
DOD has brought 113,000 civilian workers under the new pay-for-performance rules.
People
DOD expands encryption mandate
New policy requires military to protect all sensitive data on mobile devices.
Modernization
OMB security mandates pile up
Agencies say the most onerous policy requires them to log database extracts.
Acquisition
Petrillo: Keepin' it simple
A plain-meaning approach is a risky way to interpret federal contracting laws.
People
DHS teams accept technical risks
Agencies expect integrated product teams to deliver solutions to security challenges.
People
Small in a big world
Small-agency CIOs struggle to meet big agency governance and reporting requirements, but they have some advantages over the big guys.
People
Union to take NSPS case to Supreme Court
The American Federation of Government Employees plans to file an appeal with the U.S. Supreme Court after the U.S. Court of Appeals denied a motion for a full review of the case.
Digital Government
OMB wants to expand Core.gov
A memo to chief architects asks for comments on a plan to make site more similar to a community of interest.
Modernization
FlipSide: A few minutes with Gr'goire Gentil
Gentil's company has made an inexpensive, eco-friendly PC that he said should appeal to people who don't like to fix things.
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