Modernization
The next bright idea
The roles government and industry play in innovative research have changed dramatically. Will America continue to lead the world in innovation?
People
Open platform preferred for digital archives
An ERA advisory committee recommends open architecture standards if security constraints allow.
Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity research plan identifies threats
The federal plan lacks a funding strategy for critical infrastructure protection R&D.
People
OMB touts the value in best-value
Administration wants Congress to remove its A-76 restrictions
People
IG warns the FAA to fix telecom transition
An inspector general audit recommends that the Federal Aviation Administration improve controls over a faltering telecommunications reconstruction project or end the project.
Digital Government
SANS: Apple OS security slipping
The reputation of OS X as a 'bulletproof alternative' to Windows 'is in tatters,' the institute's director of research said.
People
Legislative ideas
Lawmakers are considering packages that seek to boost science and technology research
People
OMB makes a bid for best value
The Office of Management and Budget’s renewed offensive to promote competitive sourcing is taking a page out of the e-government playbook.<@SM>
Modernization
Nels Olson’s new lab is in the library
The materials researcher has given up a biotech career to work with books at Library of Congress.
Cybersecurity
TSA considers sole-sourcing TWIC contract
Bill language steers contract to a group that ID management companies view as unqualified
Modernization
XO spinoff beams broadband
Nextlink will market its wireless broadband service as a COOP solution.
People
CACI seeks scale and depth in acquisitions
A consolidation strategy is opening new doors for the integrator.
People
GAO urges more oversight of Alaska Native Corporations
SBA must step up its oversight of such entities to ensure that the designation is not abused, a new GAO report states.
People
Intercepts
Emergencies get out of hand; The border gambit; JNN: Big 2006 winner, but 2007 loser?; Doing the right thing; The health care bill; Lest we forget...
People
GovBenefits.gov celebrates fourth anniversary
Labor Department's Web site gets a birthday party.
People
As e-gov projects grow, feds seek performance metrics
If the White House’s e-government initiatives are going to reach their stated goals, the government must establish new ways of promoting and touting the success of their initiatives.<@SM>
Digital Government