People
Circuit: Who's in, who's out and who's changed jobs
Here's a list of movers, shakers and newcomers at DHS and elsewhere in the government IT world in 2005.
Modernization
Auditors say EPA e-cycling efforts fall short
A congressional working group has called for a national plan to address the problem.
People
Welles: Looking back at 2005
It has been a year of mixed blessings for federal employees and retirees
Modernization
IRS takes ownership of modernization projects
It’s a short distance from the IRS’ business systems modernization office to its business systems development office, but the agency has traveled a long way to move its applications from one to the other.
People
DOD signs Tower Software enterprise deal
Military agencies, Coast Guard can purchase TRIM Context products at reduced prices.
Digital Government
SRA wins $15M NIH pact
The company will assist NIH in the development and maintenance of enterprise messaging and other systems used by more than 40,000 users.
Digital Government
2005: 7 lessons from GAO
A review of reports with critiques and ideas from which many agencies might benefit.
People
Web extra: Mixed technology report card
The 9/11 Public Discourse Project recently evaluated the federal government’s progress in improving homeland security.
Modernization
CADE to expand tax processing with Form 1040s
The IRS’ relational database will likely process 4 million tax returns in the 2006 tax season beginning next month.
People
Lawsuit alleges OPM withholds workforce data
The personnel office is whittling down FOIA by withholding access to portions of a federal employee database containing nonpersonal information, a research group alleges.
People
N.Y. looks to expand use of XML
Project will examine technology's role in managing Web content
Digital Government
Web extra: Keeping Traq of wireless phones
Traq-Wireless applications focus on cost management rather than straight asset management.
People
Editorial: The challenges ahead
A review of the challenges of 2005 and the challenges of the new year.
People
Bionic ear transformed Royer's life
IRS computer specialist motivated to champion Section 508 programs
People
Fed telework on the rise but still falls short
Expanded federal marketing efforts contributed to significant increases in telework in 2004, a new survey shows.
People
Navy opts for thin-client systems onboard ships
Decision reflects need to harness more computing power without burdening shipboard resources.
People