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Editorial: Management matters

FCW's annual "Best Agencies" survey tells us why federal IT workers like and dislike their jobs.

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McKinsey and Co. makes the case for federal productivity increases

Better management practices could improve government and the economy, McKinsey consultants say.

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Brandewie joins ActivIdentity

The former director of the Defense Manpower Data Center will lead the company's new Public Sector Solutions Group.

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State and local agencies struggle with e-records

Paper is a lot easier to manage, according to a study conducted by the Association for Information and Image Management.

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Lawmakers downplay IT’s role in FOIA

Some agencies put innovative tech into their FOIA plans.

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DHS seeks single sign-on solution

The department's intention is to build an enterprisewide single sign-on service for its employees, contractors and partners.

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Vendors defend DHS contracting practices

But lawmakers most likely will continue probes.

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Report: Agencies saw net gain of contracting experts in 2005

A Federal Acquisition Institute report tracks trends among federal employees to help managers plan for the future.

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Another theft leaves VA data exposed

A computer was stolen from a contractor's office at the department, but few details have been revealed.

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VA releases details of missing computer

The department believes the records involved are limited to people who received treatment at medical centers in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh in the past four years.

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Intercepts

Data, data everywhere; Data, data nowhere; A billion here, a billon there; Wynne’s cyberspace pachinko machine; Digital conversion won’t work for Naval Historical Center; Megabucks for Guam.

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Guident names new senior director of business division

Ken Raffel will lead the integrator’s business intelligence practice, including management of the unit’s operational, sales and marketing components.

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Lockheed applies to ASU

Arizona State University will offer Lockheed Martin its border security research facilities as the defense contractor aims at the federal Secure Border Initiative contract vehicle.

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OPM updates telework guidelines

It provides detailed information covering everything from establishing an agency policy to stressing that safety requirements apply to teleworkers.

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DHS IG slams lack of IT systems for Katrina buys

The department does not have a system that can provide reliable information on procurement related to hurricane response efforts, a report states.

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Denett confirmed as OFPP administrator

Procurement experts say he has the acquisition community’s confidence.

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GPO picks Harris for e-information system

The contract is the first major milestone in GPO's effort to transform into an electronic information organization.

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SAIC buys Cornerstone

The veteran-owned small business provides professional services, e-learning and computer gaming to DOD and commercial clients.

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Senate OKs tech-training payment

The legislation calls for reimbursement of as much as 60 percent of tuition and fees for approved education programs that lead to employment in a high-tech industry.

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TSA awards $20M contract for info security

Knowledge Consulting Group will provide services to the Transportation Security Agency's IT Security Office, director of IT security and the Office of the CIO.