Modernization

DOT considers shutting down GPS backup system

The department is seeking public comment on whether to shut down the long-range radio navigation system or to deploy a fully enhanced version.

People

Web extra: Younger workers may leave and return

Although some young government employees may leave their jobs for various reasons, many return as more-seasoned workers who are ready to commit to public service.

People

Policy home runs

In FCW’s first two decades, six statutory changes transformed the IT playing field.

People

Seven policies to watch in 2007

Seven policies that will have a significant impact on the government IT landscape this year.

Digital Government

McCloskey: 20/20 hindsight

Federal Computer Week’s first editorial team got a speedy education in computer technology.

People

Lieberman signals contentious time for DHS

He calls guidelines DHS issued for the 2007 Homeland Security Grant Program "ill-advised."

Digital Government

DOD battles increasingly virulent cyberattacks

DOD attempts to fight spear phishing scams.

Cybersecurity

DOD seeks commercial encryption software

The department wants to protect data at rest on mobile computers and storage devices.

People

Government business attracted big players

Federal IT sector has been mostly bullish since FCW’s launch.

People

SRA hires fed contracting expert

Mark Connel will direct SRA’s negotiations and administration of government contracts, subcontracts and procurements.

Digital Government

IAC announces Excellence.Gov award finalists

A panel of 23 judges, representing government and industry, selected 20 projects that demonstrate how technology can enhance collaboration.

People

Report: Boom expected in hiring security-cleared workers

A new multimillion-dollar defense contract is expected to push up the demand for staff with security clearances in the coming months, according to an online job database.

Digital Government

Week in Review

A fresh start for procurement reform

Digital Government

Experts nitpick SARA panel proposals (Extended Version)

Report elicits criticism of panel’s view of procurement practices.

People

E-authentication gets a new focus

The Office of Management and Budget has directed agencies to reduce their contributions to the E-Authentication initiative by half for fiscal 2007, signaling another change in direction for a project many believed was the key to making e-government less about consolidating Web sites and more about transactions.

Cybersecurity

The digital big bang

In FCW’s 20 years, nothing has changed government IT more than the Internet. Here are five ways the Web changed our world.

Modernization

Shawn McCarthy | Internaut: The reasons for business continuity

How to justify spending on upgrades to support business continuity.

Modernization

6 technologies that reshaped government

In FCW’s first two decades, innovations paved the way for better information sharing.

Digital Government

Experts nitpick SARA panel proposals

Report elicits criticism of panel's view of procurement practices.

People

Waxman ready to search for waste, fraud and abuse

The new chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee will convene a series of hearings Feb. 5 to look into waste, fraud and abuse.