People

Pragma tool furthers trend toward certification

A suite of templates aims to help organizations reach CMMI Level 2.

People

Are ‘mature’ feds the answer?

A new book on the U.S. workforce crisis says ‘yes’

Modernization

Super storage

Multiserver clusters are the new supercomputer stand-in. Here’s how storage has adapted to its important new supporting role.

Cybersecurity

VA officials ignored security warnings

In wake of data theft secretary vows relentless pursuit of compliance with security policies

People

Intercepts

DISA's Google service; The DISA DMZ; AHLTA not quite there yet; COAST into hurricane season?; Coins honor disabled vets

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Circuit

Cato’s innovation agenda: Downsize the federal government; No eating Doritos on the job

People

Mark Chait walks in industry exec’s shoes

ATF agent, McAfee vice president discover they share similar management challenges

People

TSA unveils plan for Registered Traveler program

The strategy includes use of a "commercially neutral" central system to receive and transmit enrollment data.

People

OPM: Paying college loans a big draw in government

The Student Loan Repayment Program has been paying off for agencies in recruiting and retaining government employees.

People

SBA's Business Gateway has new leader

The Small Business Administration has named Nancy Sternberg project manager for its fledgling Business Gateway e-government initiative and plans to relaunch the project in September.<@SM><@SM>

People

SBA promises support for veterans

Agency says some functions being moved, not shut down.

People

DHS CIO named acting acting under secretary for management

Scott Charbo replaces Janet Hale, who resigned from that post in March

People

It's official: Doan is the new GSA administrator

The Virginia businesswoman gets the Senate nod to lead the troubled GSA.

Cybersecurity

Senate hearing: VA data theft should be wake-up call

Panel criticizes agency for waiting three weeks before alerting veterans to security breach

People

Doan heads to full Senate for confirmation

Committee approves GSA nominee.

Acquisition

Bill would aid American Indian businesses

Senators sponsor legislation to expand small-business opportunities for American Indians.

Cybersecurity

VA chief vows "relentless" exam of data protection policies

Every agency employee will be required to complete cybersecurity and information privacy courses by June 30.

Cybersecurity

VA needs 26 million envelopes, fast

Department plans mass mailing to inform all vets of data theft.

People

Extra funds could help USGS map portal flourish

More money would help the U.S. Geological Survey’s Geospatial One-Stop overcome interoperability issues among federal, state, local and private organizations.