People

Legislation would clarify A-76 protest rights

The chair of the Governmental Affairs Committee is developing a bill with rules for employee protests.

Modernization

Drawing new battle lines

In March, Army officials announced that the name "LandWarNet" will refer to all service networks.

People

OFPP nominee outlines his priorities

Workforce, competitive sourcing top the list

People

Feds stay busy

Federal officials can point to a hectic cybersecurity events calendar.

Digital Government

Testing wireless cooperation

A pilot project is under way in Seattle to test the technical features and project and logistics management of the Integrated Wireless Network.

Acquisition

Anne Armstrong: Fiscal brinkmanship

Timely appropriations should be first and foremost.

Modernization

Technology speeds Linux database access

Some developers believe Linux databases can be as fast as Unix ones.

Digital Government

Circuit

Job hunt; Housing computers; Starbucks redux; Robotic soldiers; Younger than springtime

People

Librarian protects digital artifacts

Preserving the Information Age for the future

Acquisition

Steve Kelman: Competitive procurement

Consider contests as a procurement technique.

People

Urban alert: Tracking harmful gases

Officials in Georgia, N.C. want sensor system to notify first responders

People

OPM wants to blow the whistle on diploma mills

Background checks for fed applicants are being toughened.

People

Williams focuses on making US-VISIT work

DHS officials are busy with program plans.

Cybersecurity

Robert Cook: Drastic measures needed

A secure messaging specialist wants to do away with Internet anonymity.

Digital Government

Safecom requirements laid out

First responders now have a document that spells out their needs for wireless interoperability.

People

FusionNet in action

There are several ways FusionNet Genesis can be used to move soldiers to different assignments.

Digital Government

An ambitious to-do list

An ambitious to-do list

Digital Government

Intercepts

A year late; IT proposals; Logistical honors; Another Air Force council; Nets a failure in Iraq?; More BFT?

People

Education change for tech?

Education should transform to exploit technology to the fullest, says a Commerce official.

People

Lockheed to create network for missile defense

The company will get $237 million from the Missile Defense Agency.