Cybersecurity
Personal data exposed on student loan Web site
The Education Department confirms that 21,000 student borrowers' personal data was exposed in the past few days.
People
GSA to DOD IG: We're getting it right
GSA officials defended their efforts to improve the agency's procurement processes in response to a pending audit by the DOD IG that finds continued problems.
People
SRA adds brass to board
Retired Army Gen. Larry Ellis will join the company’s board of directors Sept. 1.
Acquisition
USDA seeks replacement for aging financial management system
The Agriculture Department wants to replace a mainframe financial system that is used to pay one-third of all federal employees.
People
DOD IG audit finds fault; GSA defends improvements
GSA and DOD did not fully abide by appropriations law and procurement regulations, a yet-tob-be-released draft report states, but GSA officials say they have worked hard to rectify problems.
People
Commerce awards Apogen two contracts
Collectively worth $5.5 million, the contracts are for Web-based application development and computer programming for the Census Bureau.
People
DISA to contract for more collaboration tools
The program will compete with IBM’s Lotus Sametime suite for use across the Defense Department, agency Director Charles Croom said.
Modernization
Apple recalls 1.8M laptop batteries
Apple Computer has announced a voluntary recall of lithium-ion battery packs because of the potential to overheat.
People
Software glitch reveals loan data
The Education Department said that up to 21,000 student loan borrowers who may have had their personal information viewed on the Federal Student Aid Web site will receive credit monitoring.<@SM><@SM>
Cybersecurity
Boutelle: Encrypt mobile computers
He authorized Army staff to buy encryption software from Credant Technologies for immediate use on all laptop computers that have the potential for travel.
People
Navy awards CACI $96M communications contract
The company will provide mobile communications systems for the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division.
Modernization
Defense gets better on business
DOD’s size, incompatible systems still hinder financial management.
People
FDA expands e-submissions, automates drug data
The Food and Drug Administration has proposed automating how drug companies register themselves and list their products with the agency.<@SM>
Cybersecurity
NRC awards information systems security contract
MAR will lead a team under a $40 million contract to support commission's security certification and accreditation process implementation.
People
Interior offers agencies HSPD-12 services
The services will be available separately or as part of an integrated solution.
Modernization
IBM to pay $1.3B for security provider
The company said the purchase of Internet Security Systems is "an important addition to its security and privacy services business.”
People
NOAA CIO moves to Energy
Carl Staton, who will become deputy CIO at the Energy Department, said technical and career opportunities lured him away.
Digital Government
ImmixGroup unveils new purchase plans
The company has introduced out adaptable payment plans to accelerate agencies’ procurement of enterprise technology solutions.
People
Gateway withdraws ADMC-2 protest
Computer maker offers no explanation for pulling back its grievance after being excluded from the Army's $5 billion contract.
People