People
No easy answer to career vs. political standing
Political appointees benefit from added visibility, but career execs still popular
Digital Government
Linking the old and the new
There are several approaches organizations can take to integrate older computer systems with newer, Web-based systems.
Modernization
CSC telecom deal expanded
The company's contract for emergency telecom services could now be worth up to $281 million.
Digital Government
U.S. enemies in cyberspace
Terrorist organizations and individuals attempting to break into networked computers are likely to attack military networks
People
Lisagor: New kids on the block
Columnist Michael Lisagor says for many government employees moving to companies, expectations must be realistic so that the new employee isn't set up to fail.
People
Foundation funds E911 guide
The publication highlights Enhanced 911 issues that officials face as more citizens switch to cellular phones.
Digital Government
Comparing the technologies
The National Institute of Standards and Technology issued a report in March detailing the strengths and weaknesses of several card-based technologies.
People
Tip:Avoid the legal tangles
When leaving a federal job, a visit with the agency's lawyer may be a good idea.
Modernization
Capitol architect signs 10-year services contract
Avue Technologies Corp. has sold its workforce management services to the Architect of the Capitol in a 10-year deal worth more than $30 million.
Modernization
OMB to make biz cases a bit easier
Agencies working on their IT business cases for the 2006 budget will, for the first time in five years, get to follow a familiar format.<@SM><@SM>
Modernization
GSA approves E-Travel systems
All three E-Travel vendors’ systems were approved and certified as ready to make federal employees’ travel easier, the GSA said Monday.
People
Panel: Execs should work together
IT planning and execution must involve both the CIO and CFO, officials said today.
Acquisition
Five agencies team on smart card buy
Cooperative procurement, including DOD and DHS, should reduce costs
Acquisition
Davis: Reform's next step
Rep. Tom Davis says his Acquisition Services Improvement Act would help ensure that agencies take advantage of skills in the private sector.
Digital Government
Intercepts
Franks pulls a Scalia, IT good will, Net centricity's godfather, Rummy's new rules, Interoperability war games, Environmental acquisition kudos
People