People
Unions on pay systems: No, but yes
Despite their bluster, unions say they don’t oppose performance-based pay for feds.
People
On duty: 24-hour video guards
The latest digital video gear is a big improvement over older analog equipment. Here's what you need to make digital security work for you.
People
Army's Carroll honored with Franke award
Kevin Carroll received the John J. Franke award for his consistent and extraordinary service to the government over the past 30 years.
Acquisition
The next big thing: TEM
Telecommunications expense management is a service that promises to help agencies control their burgeoning costs for telecom devices and services.
Cybersecurity
Federal data still vulnerable a year after VA laptop theft
A new survey finds not much progress has been made on securing workers' computers and access.
People
Rocky Mountain RHIO
A low-key management style and an emphasis on improving care have boosted physician support for a RHIO in Colorado.
People
FCW@20: Worn down from budget battle
IRM officials said they fear that many of their staff members, tired of being caught in the middle of the budget battle, may look for jobs in the private sector.
Modernization
Copyright Office needs your help testing new system
The electronic Copyright Office, set to be released this summer, will help automate the primarily paper-based copyright registration process.
Cybersecurity
DOD surges on biometrics
With war supplemental funding assured, military in Iraq seeks enhanced IT tools.
Digital Government
Editor's letter: Record, record on the wall
Many large health care organizations have adopted electronic recordkeeping to maintain information coherence. But are these truly health records?
Modernization
Queuing up printer savings
When government offices take steps to control their document costs, they reap the rewards.
People
McDonough: The need for IGs
Recent attacks on agency inspectors general are misguided during a time of diminished oversight.
People
Welles: E-mail messaging
A marketer gives tips on using e-mail for communicating with the public.
People
Draft approach to data classification moving forward
DHS, DOJ and others are finalizing a less complex, more consistent way to tag information for all agencies.
Cybersecurity
DHS sets its cyber R&D goals
Growing cybersecurity threats prompt DHS to seek quick turnaround on cyber research.
Digital Government