Modernization
NSA to award contracts for secure mobile devices by month's end
A spokeswoman said the General Dynamics and L-3 Communications devices are intended for unclassified and classified voice and data traffic.
Cybersecurity
FISMA amendment could redefine personally identifiable info
Sen. Norm Coleman introduced the bill, which would make OMB responsible for establishing policies and procedures for agencies to follow in the event of a data breach.
People
FEC maps show you the campaign money
The Federal Election Commission has developed an online mapping application that will make it easier for the public to track where — literally — presidential candidates are getting their money.
Digital Government
Illinois toll system gets upgrade
The state has converted its toll plazas from the barrier style to open-road tolling in which vehicles equipped with transponders cruise through the toll plaza at highway speeds.
Modernization
Treasury to extend TCS
The department will extend the contract with Northrop Grumman IT pending a competitive award of a follow-on contract under Networx.
Digital Government
FSIO to improve financial software certification process
The Financial Systems Integration Office will try to streamline the certification process by looking only at government-specific requirements.
People
GAO hires outside counsel in union case
The Government Accountability Office has hired a Washington law firm to assist with legal proceedings related to GAO analysts' efforts to unionize.
Modernization
Air Force, Army push for more innovation
The Air Force has established a community of interest to improve flight-scheduling systems, and the Army is appealing to vendors whose products are still in beta testing.
People
Make e-gov easy, expert says
Users expect the same intuitive interactions with government that they get using sites such as MySpace and YouTube.
People
DOD limits GovWorks buys to $100K
The most recent inspector general audits finds continued problems with Interior's contracting and funding processes.
People
DOD to define IT role in stability operations
A central theme of the new policy will be defining the ground rules for sharing unclassified information among the U.S. military and foreign governments.
Digital Government
Warner: Being green could be easy
The former Virginia governor tells business leaders to think about IT's effect on the environment.
People