Modernization
Data management’s misconceptions
On his way to an academic career, Fabian Pascal took a detour into database management systems.
People
House approves move against competitive sourcing
Representatives voted for an amendment that would stop Treasury and Transportation from holding A-76 competitions.
People
From Cecom to CELCMC
Communications-Electronics Command could become the Communications-Electronics Life Cycle Management Command.
People
Input predicts growth in knowledge management
The market researcher sees a $1.1 billion federal market for knowledge management tools by 2009.
People
GAO urges better oversight for air traffic system
And the FAA should fully implement process improvement for IT, GAO says.
Modernization
USDA hires AT&T
The Universal Telecommunications Network will provide connectivity for more than 100,000 employees in USDA offices and agencies nationwide.
Digital Government
Kearney forms government practice
The management consulting firm's new unit will target federal, state and local governments in North America.
People
E-gov survey shows mixed results
Despite an overall increase in user satisfaction, a plurality of federal sites decreased in satisfaction.
Cybersecurity
USPTO expands signature options
A new rule also allows for patent documents s-signatures, in which the signature is typed between two forward slashes.
People
Secure Flight starts taking names
Transportation Security Administration officials announced privacy protections for the controversial program.
Digital Government
10 hot companies to watch
Firms push forward with technical advances, business acumen
Digital Government
Game time
To even have a chance to play, companies must present an innovative solution to a pressing problem.
People
Editorial: 7 post-election to-do's
For the winner of the presidential election in November, here is Federal Computer Week's to-do list for the next four years, in no particular order.
People
BearingPoint wins EMERGE2
The system is meant to keep DHS officials informed about the agency's finances and assets.
Digital Government
Intercepts
Programming languages. JTRS. Wireless workarounds. Army Knowledge Online. VSAT. NMCI.
People
Drabkin to stay at GSA
GSA's deputy chief acquisition officer has turned down an offer from the State Department.
People
USPS counts on tech to cut costs
Postmaster General John Potter says the U.S. Postal Service will continue to press for productivity gains.
Cybersecurity