Modernization
Editorial: Opportunities abound
The Bush administration’s pandemic plan is rife with opportunities for the government IT community.
Digital Government
Iraqi scientists get virtual access to research
Federal, private sector will help Iraqis build and take control of digital science library
Cybersecurity
ManTech wins $130M to support national security
The services and solutions ManTech delivers will support intelligence missions that help fight the war on terrorism.
Cybersecurity
Bill would prevent DOD from pulling clearances
The Davis measure would briefly relieve clearance crisis.
People
OPM finally gets rolling on a new retirement system
It has been a long time coming, but the Office of Personnel Management seems to be on track to revolutionize how the government tracks, maintains and processes retirement information for its employees.<@SM>
Modernization
Agencies chip away at BSMs
GAO has for years critiqued the efforts of federal agencies to modernize their business processes and the IT that drives them. A report released earlier this year highlighted a continuing lack of discipline on processes including requirements management, testing, data conversion, system interfaces, and risk and project management.
Acquisition
Government increasingly outsources business intelligence work
More agencies are turning to third-party data brokers to mitigate risks.
Modernization
Fortress on the Hill
Capitol Visitor Center has 580,000 square feet underground, but officials won’t say whether it is a congressional bunker
Modernization
Energy contract stirs conflict
Problems with large government IT contracts grab headlines every day, but small awards can be just as much trouble. Just ask the Energy Department. A recent award, to a software supplier whose offer was priced substantially higher than two competitors and rated lower on technical merits, is one example.
Modernization
House committee wants report on access control system standards for DOD facilities
House Armed Services Committee also asks comptroller general to determine if system can ensure legitimacy of cards.
People
GSA awards Raytheon FirstGov.gov task order
The General Services Administration has tapped Raytheon Co.’s Information Solutions to provide new hosting and professional services solutions to a handful of government Web portals, including FirstGov.gov.<@SM>
People
Congress blamed for poor e-gov performance
OMB says departments' falling scores reflect the reluctance of Congress to fund cross-agency programs.
People
Agencies struggle to hire technical talent
Survey finds negative fed image hampers recruitment efforts to fill tech jobs
People
ISO approves information security credential
The latest accreditation of an (ISC)2 credential will let more DOD employees meet a department information assurance requirement.
Cybersecurity
Damming the data stream
Companies are offering technologies to block the disclosure of sensitive information.
People
GSA gets buyout nod
Troubled procurement agency can now offer early-outs to as many as 395 employees.
People