People
DRC gets $22.5M contract to manage Colorado network
More than 7,000 county and state workers can access the Web-based system for child welfare, child support and eligibility applications.
Cybersecurity
Nevada unveils info-sharing system
The Nevada Shared Information Technologies Services would allow local government agencies to participate in shared-use facilities.
People
IG praises IRS division
A report states that the Business Systems Development organization is working well.
Digital Government
Virtualization hot at LinuxWorld
Vendors offering new virtualization products demonstrated how they operate in an open standards world.
People
Agencies push toward portfolio management for lines of businesses
As agencies prepare their fiscal 2008 budget submissions, the Office of Management and Budget is expecting fewer business cases and more use of portfolio management, according to one federal CIO.
Digital Government
GPO's revolution is right on time with new RFP
The agency seeks proposals for a vendor that can build an electronic distribution infrastructure for disseminating government publications.
People
Air Force to use Symantec product suite, consulting services
The products and services support Air Force Standard Desktop Configuration program.
Modernization
Wash. state to use Network Chemistry products
The auditor's office will use elements of the RFprotect line, which detects and identifies the location of rogue wireless devices and access points.
People
Some types of Web links break the law
Oregon legislators discover that linking to nongovernment sites violates state laws
People
Input moves into IT consulting
Firm known for its subscription databases hires high-profile former feds as consultants
People
SMS does SOS
Short Message Service is earning a valued role as a link of last resort for crisis communications.
Digital Government
Framework could aid global information exchange
UDEF is attracing the interest of the National Cancer Institute and IT groups.
People
Legislation would put grant info on Web
A bill introduced in the House would establish a public database to track federal grants.
People
Adding telework to agency survival kits
A distributed workforce can keep essential services running after devastating man-made or natural disasters
Modernization
Nadler: Know your rights
Companies must take certain steps to protect their proprietary products.
People
Leaders urged to manage dissent
New book offers ideas for coping constructively with oppositional employees
People
GSA clarifies telework rules for managers
New guidelines attempt to eliminate confusion about legalities, properties
Cybersecurity
Lack of oversight endangers missile defense
The inspector general and defense analysts point to network security and policy missteps.
People
Wohlleben: Looking back, looking forward
CIOs feel the Clinger-Cohen Act has had a significant impact on managing IT.
People