People
New book offers managers tips on keeping the best employees
"Retaining Your Best People" describes complex set of managerial skills necessary to retain best workers.
Cybersecurity
Both sides shift cyberwar tactics
Cybercriminals are becoming more sophisticated but so are the responses to cyberthreats
Cybersecurity
Army to require encryption for traveling devices
DISA is likely to follow the service’s example.
Acquisition
Jim Williams: Rebuilding GSA by focusing on customers
The new commissioner of the Federal Acquisition Service said he intends to rebuild GSA’s business by being more in tune with customers and creating new business models.
People
NARA must improve ERA expense plan
The agency has made progress in creating a detailed expense plan for its electronic archives, but GAO auditors say more work remains to be done.
Modernization
Proposed rule would mandate IPv6
The change to the FAR would require agencies to purchase information technology with IPv6 capability as much as possible.
People
SRA's chief operating officer retires
Renny DiPentima, the company's CEO, will assume David Kriegman's duties until a successor is named.
People
Experts see little fallout from Thomas’ criticism of CSC
Congressman’s charges won’t affect work on the IRS’ fraud-detection system.
Acquisition
Audit puts GSA on the spot again
IG cites procurement violations yet recommends DOD do business with GSA.
Modernization
HP offers affordable ultralight notebook
Elegantly designed PC is strong on security and price
Modernization
Tool tackles insider threats
Oakley Networks gives users total visibility into network and desktop systems.
Acquisition
Web extra: What the IG audit found
The Defense Department's inspector general unearthed numerous problems with purchases made by DOD and the General Services Administration.
People
Balutis moves to Cisco
Formerly the government strategies leader at Input, Alan Balutis becomes a distinguished fellow and director at Cisco's Internet Business Solutions Group.
Cybersecurity
Technology trap
Is our national obsession with technology causing us to misdirect our terrorism-fighting efforts?
People
Union: Low staffing at LAX worsens delays
Airline passenger advocacy group says staffing levels are part of a larger problem.
Acquisition