People

IRS database delay affects refunds

The two-month postponement in releasing the Customer Account Data Engine could mean delays for future versions, too, GAO said.

People

GSA completes acquisition service merger, once and for all

The General Services Administration has cleared the final hurdle that will complete the merger of the Federal Technology Service and Federal Supply Service.

People

SBA gets new general counsel

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Cybersecurity

Report: Lost IRS laptops put taxpayer data at risk

The agency has identified 387 data breach incidents due to lost computers having inadequate encryption of taxpayers’ personal data and weak password controls.

Digital Government

Bravo, Marty Wagner

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People

DKO losing out in battle for funding

The Defense Knowledge Online portal is near capacity with 1.9 million users, and the services are kicking in less money than expected.

Ideas

Telework as Recruiting Tool

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Ideas

WiFi In The Sky

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Ideas

Semantic Web Gathering

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Digital Government

Kelman column in the Washington Post

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Digital Government

We found Hank Philcox

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Digital Government

Some changes at FCW.com

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Digital Government

The Sprint-Nextel Networx buzz

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Digital Government

Bullies in the workplace

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Ideas

ICANN's Bid for International Immunity

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People

Janey named civil government leader at Harris

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People

JFCOM brings virtual world closer to home

After making extensive use of modeling and simulation to support overseas operations, the U.S. Joint Forces Command is using the technology for homeland security scenarios.

People

VA considers life after HSPD-12 compliance

The department will expand its interoperable smart identification card pilot and begin handing out cards that meet FIPS 201.