People
4 technology groups worth joining
Associations can offer feds professional and technical development
People
5 ethical missteps and how to avoid them
Experts point out how maintaining proper federal/industry relationships can be a minefield
Acquisition
Editorial: Focusing on results
Small and midsize businesses are essential to the IT industry, often driving innovation.
People
5 reasons why 'groupthink' is good
Many groups are worth joining, but if policy-making is your bag, here are five organizations you should consider.
Digital Government
7 business groups to consider joining
Companies value federal-oriented business groups for building relationships.
People
5 certifications for aspiring CIOs
Leaders list credentials that can help IT professionals move up the ladder.
People
Amey: Enough with the ‘one bad apple’ defense
Policies to curb violations have served as Band-Aids when the face of government is changing.
Digital Government
Circuit
Fed contractor constructs outdoor oasis for Katrina victims; Virtually safe…hurricanes?; IBM summons coeds to build openly accessible Open Document Format software
Cybersecurity
5 star technologies that feds should know about and deploy
These new information technologies will change the way government works.
People
Vendors feel market squeeze
Contractors navigate hiring challenges and budgetary and political uncertainty.
Cybersecurity
GAO: FDIC needs better information security
The watchdog agency says the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. has not fully implemented its information security program.
Cybersecurity
DHS issues final critical-infrastructure rule
It dictates how the department will handle information it receives from the private sector and state, local and tribal governments.
People
Herley Industries wins two Pacific Rim contracts
The defense contractor will supply telemetry system upgrades and hardware to two Asian customers.
People
OPM reinforces flexibilities in emergencies
A memo from OPM Director Linda Springer reminds agencies about benefits and leave available to employees during inclement weather and natural disasters.
Cybersecurity
NIST solicits comment on new security publications
The drafts cover e-mail security, intrusion detection and prevention, and securing Web services and applications.
People
ASCP gets a new boss
The Army Small Computer Program is now under the operational control of the Program Executive Office for Command Control Communications Tactical.
Acquisition
GSA aims large task order to small businesses
Doan and other officials met today to make final changes to upcoming RFP to streamline the agency’s IT infrastructure.
People
Education taps Perot to upgrade biz management
Under the terms of the five-year contract, Perot Systems will upgrade the department's business management processes for Title IV higher education funding.
Cybersecurity
GSA awards BPAs for credit monitoring
The agreements will bring reduced pricing and volume discounts through bulk-buying, the agency said.
Cybersecurity