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Report: DHS needs ‘blended culture,’ new leadership models
A task force also recommends that DHS create a deputy secretary for operations to help department officials manage the integration of its component agencies.
People
IRS troubleshoots E-Help program
Despite the IRS’ progress in its E-Help desk, customer service efficiency still needs improvement, the agency’s Office of the Inspector General said.
Cybersecurity
Sandia backhacker wins $4.3 million judgment against Sandia Labs
The former employee of Sandia National Laboratories started detecting attacks against Sandia networks in 2002
Acquisition
U.S., India agree to expand small-biz opportunities
SBA and India’s Ministry of Small Scale Industry intend to increase cooperation and identify opportunities for strategic alliances.
Modernization
In-Q-Tel invests in StreamBase Systems
The CIA-funded venture capital firm sees intelligence value in StreamBase's complex event processing software.
Modernization
Democrats used good data to win midterms
Party scrapped worn-out computers and old voter files for newer technology.
People
An advocate of commercial best practices
A colleague describes EDS’ David Hadsell as one ‘who under-promises but over-delivers’.
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DOD modernization yields to war demands
Satellite development is one of the few long-term programs to be well-funded.
Modernization
Data loss gets personal
Security experts say hackers are going straight for information in 2007.
People
Welles: How to turn a ship
Deidre Lee: To be effective at leading change, government leaders must love a good fight.
People
Ethics emphasis could be a procurement plus
New congressional eye on accountability should improve contracting environment.
Digital Government
Technology briefs
Adobe pushes PDF spec for ISO adoption; DISA picks Vion for on-demand storage at 18 data centers; Labor picks Plateau Systems for talent management solutions; 55 EHR software products certified for use in doctors’ offices.
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