People

OMB lists sourcing report requirements

Federal agencies must include four new figures in their annual reports on competitive sourcing.

Digital Government

Census to use PeopleSoft in test

The company's software will be part of a 2006 field test for the next census.

People

Setting sites on Section 508

Software tools—and a little forethought—can make sure your Web pages work for every user

People

Bush approves DHS oversight

President Bush signed into law a bill requiring greater financial oversight of the Homeland Security Department.

Modernization

GPO to test e-passport chips

One of four teams will be chosen to produce the electronics for machine-readable passports.

Modernization

New security wares

Security information management vendors provide stronger protection

People

Evans takes on chief architect work

OMB's e-gov czar has added the duties of chief architect to her job.

Digital Government

Tussling over victims' privacy

HUD officials say standards will improve homeless services, but critics say the system doesn't protect domestic violence victims.

Acquisition

Officials talk time and materials

Industry representatives told GSA officials today that any new provisions for time-and-materials and labor-hour contracts should be flexible.

Digital Government

Northrop wins DOT work

The company will provide engineering and IT services at the John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center.

People

GAO suggests homeland security regional planning

Homeland security organizations should have representatives from all districts and disciplines within their regions, GAO found.

People

Dems criticize GOP on homeland security

Rep. Jim Turner (D-Texas) says the Democratic criticism was released because the President just gave a speech on homeland security.

Digital Government

SRA wins $47M DEA award

The Firebird Infrastructure Technology Services contract calls on SRA to support DEA officials modernizing the agency's IT infrastructure.

People

Editorial: Call for nominations

This week, Federal Computer Week begins accepting nominations for the Federal 100 awards program.

Modernization

Bringing broadband to public safety

Washington, D.C., pilot network shows benefits for first responders

Modernization

Advanced protection

TippingPoint targets denial-of-service attacks with new security appliance

People

Regional approaches get thumbs-up

Homeland security officials tackle preparedness planning

Digital Government

Intercepts

GIG-BE. Net-centric warfare. ID cards.

Digital Government

Legislation adds new twist to competitive sourcing awards

Federal workers now can appeal competitive sourcing awards -- if an agency tender official concurs.

Modernization

Roll with the changes

Desktop migration tools aim to smooth mass software upgrades