Digital Government
2009 will be big year for IRS
The IRS is working to reach its goal of having 80 percent of returns filed electronically.
Acquisition
Government buys bulk encryption
SmartBuy contracts could help many agencies afford better data security.
Modernization
The new diet plan: Virtualization, then major consolidation
Most organizations will require new tools and techniques to reap the full benefits.
Acquisition
10 SmartBuy encryption contracts awarded
The government will save as much as $73 million through cost avoidance during the agreements and could accelerate standard data security on mobile devices.
People
DOD reforms target bureaucracy
Governance changes could determine how Pentagon decisions are made in the future.
Modernization
NARA says no to DRM software
Digital rights management software poses a new challenge for records managers.
Digital Government
Budget debate could grow acerbic
DHS spending bill reveals major differences in White House and congressional priorities.
Digital Government
GAO: Deepwater needs more staff to stay afloat
A lack of adequate procurement staff has hindered progress, a new report finds.
Modernization
Tiny robots could help urban ops
DARPA wants industry input on a program to develop autonomous ground robots that can act as mobile radio relay nodes.
Modernization
It's a wireless world
Like it or not, smart phones and handheld messaging devices are all over government. Here’s how to make sure this invasion of mobile devices doesn’t drain your organization’s budget or threaten its security.
People
GAO hires private lawyers
The agency's top managers have hired a large Washington law firm that has experience in labor relations cases.
Acquisition
DHS has too many buying chiefs
Lawmakers blame agency’s organization for the contracting problems it faces.
People
Nadler: Staying inside the bounds
A proposed rule on contractor ethics and business conduct is a sign of the times — and useful.
Acquisition
Industry: ‘Why don’t feds get it?’
Experts say the government is not using performance-based contracting correctly.
People