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GSA turns to industry to study Web users

The agency wants to know more about visitors to USA.gov, such as how they found the site and what they search for when they're there.

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Coast Guard splits vessel tracking into phases

The first phase of procurement for Nationwide Automatic Identification System Increment 2 will be offered under full and open competition.

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IRS selects Gonzalez as CIO

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Assad: DOD not keen on more integrator-led programs

Shay Assad, director of DOD acquisition policy, said the use of lead system integrators raises questions of organizational conflicts of interest both for the lead contractor and the government.

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Treasury names Justice IT official as CIO

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Grant Thornton adds public-sector director

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OMB scores high on EA

Even some of OMB’s frequent critics say the White House agency has been an effective advocate of enterprise architecture.

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CIO University refills the pipeline

153 graduates received certificates after coursework in core CIO competencies.

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NSA begins crypto upgrade

15-year plan to fund new encoding technology.

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10 perspectives on EA

Leadings lights from around the federal IT community share take a stab at defining EA and its importance to good government.

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The new public-safety language

The National Information Exchange Model provides a rallying point for government and industry to coordinate homeland security efforts.

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ITIL given a government spin

A new version of the popular IT self-help series offers advice tailored to the interests of the public-sector.

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Survey: CISOs worried about mobile data security

Chief security officers say many teleworkers do not have adequate data security training or technology, according to a survey by the Telework Exchange.

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OPM stung by thefts

Former employees admit to stealing funds from Treasury.

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Defense unions optimistic about pay system

Despite the odds, opponents of NSPS say they will seek a remedy in the Supreme Court.

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Circuit: CDC buys plot in Web 2.0 world

CDC has purchased an island in the virtual world of Second Life.

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Is IT security getting short shrift?

Concerned former DOD officials call for greater use of cybersecurity metrics.

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CFOs: Use more financial data

Program managers could use the data to help them make better decisions.

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Military can't buy IT fast enough

Top military leaders blame bureaucracy and acquisition rules geared to weapons systems.

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Letters: Much ado about government pay

Readers sound off on the General Schedule pay system, pay-for-performance and poor management.