People

GAO Web site redesign improves efficiency

It's an example of agencies' growing interest in improving online services.

People

Taxpayer advocate proposes free e-filing for everyone

The chief taxpayer advocate believes everyone should have access to free software online for filing returns.

Modernization

Ethernet goes metro

Office network workhorse gets makeover for long-haul duty

Digital Government

Setting boundaries

Defense Department officials issued the Interim Defense Acquisition Guidebook

People

She's looked at tech from both sides now

ATF's former CIO Marguerite Moccia builds a link between IT and finance.

People

Building collaboration

State and local officials share e-gov code, costs

Digital Government

Justice looking to upgrade foreign lobbyist database

A Justice database on foreign lobbyists is so old that copying the information could lead to a major loss of data.

Cybersecurity

The outsourcing hole

As more software development is shifted overseas, concerns grow about security

Acquisition

McAleese: Working within the rules

Today, more than ever, it is critical to create safe harbors of ethical conduct.

Modernization

Smart shopper's guide to networking infrastructure: Decision point

At least a couple of the networking technologies in this guide might be on your 2004 shopping list.

People

Editorial: Prepare for the worst

Federal managers who have been reluctant to let employees telecommute may be running out of options.

Digital Government

Intercepts

Leadership lacking; Air Force; FCS fuss; New CSC executive.

Modernization

Quality control

After security, the biggest concern for VOIP implementations is quality of service.

People

The ups and downs of pay banding

Simply putting in the time may no longer pay off for federal workers.

Modernization

VOIP's second act

Next-generation IP telephony applications bring safety and efficiency to public agencies

People

Army hires General Dynamics for JTRS

The company won a $295 million deal to build Joint Tactical Radio System devices for ground soldiers.

Modernization

Is metro Ethernet right for you?

If you're using a carrier's data services but bandwidth is always in short supply, consider metro Ethernet.

People

Where does the recordkeeping buck stop?

Report spurs debate: Who is responsible for e-records?

Cybersecurity

Putnam: Amending Clinger-Cohen

Security must be a key element of decisions on buying IT goods and services.

Modernization

Free to roam

Broadening wireless LAN market presents buyers with new choices