People

Robbins-Gioia names president of commercial division

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Modernization

Welles: The telework dance

Proponents fret about the lack of straightforward momentum for expanding government telework.

People

Apptis names senior director of its commercial unit

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Acquisition

GSA fights to regain market share

Expected losses in assisted services could hurt the agency’s financial recovery plan.

Modernization

UCLA spinoff to help DARPA increase network bandwidth

Under a $5.96 million contract, Silvus Communication Systems will build and demonstrate multiple input/multiple output wireless communications technology for MANETs.

Modernization

Videoconferencing is a comeback hit

5 reasons why videoconferencing gear is finally winning over critics.

People

Bush nominates deputy administrator for national preparedness

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People

Yerks takes charge of CSC division; Browder gets VP spot

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Modernization

FEMA plays catch-up on IT infrastructure

The Federal Emergency Management Agency is trying to upgrade its technology infrastructure and business processes to better fulfill its mission.

People

Buzz of the Week

GSA's water torture.

Acquisition

Justice joins fraud lawsuit

Whistle-blower suit alleges that IT vendors submitted false invoices to the government.

People

Editorial: What are the issues?

In the coming months, we will offer thoughts about the issues that the presidential candidates should address.

Cybersecurity

Theft task force: Stop SSN use

Policy experts point to deficiencies in how government manages citizen identification.

Ideas

NIST Issues RFID Recommendations

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Ideas

German Intelligence Suspends Internet Spying

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Ideas

Hill Mulls Gun Check System Upgrade

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Cybersecurity

OMB still at work on standard Windows configuration

The Office of Management and Budget told agencies the standard configurations will be available April 30.

People

TWIC contract protester wins subcontract

Integrated Biometric Technology ended its two-and-a-half month protest of the Transportation Worker Identification Credential contract.

People

Army Corps of Engineers reshapes IT management

With the A-76 competition finally settled, the Corps will take central control of its information technology infrastructure under two directorates.