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Shawn P. McCarthy | Internaut: Geospatial LOB may need more help

Earlier this year, the Office of Management and Budget informed federal agencies about three new lines of business.

Cybersecurity

Survey: Partnerships increase security risks

Three-quarters of businesses and government agencies said they believe having partners increases the chances of an information security breach, but less than 50 percent said they evaluate their partners’ security.

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CDW buys Berbee Information Networks

CDW said the acquisition will expand its advanced technology products and services, and is in line with its strategies to expand its customer base.

Cybersecurity

DHS names ITAA exec as cybersecurity chief

Chertoff appoints Gregory Garcia, former vice president for information security policy and programs at ITAA, to fill the long-vacant post.

Modernization

Command Information launches federal division

The company specializes in IPv6 training and development.

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Wounded vets' training center gets software

WebSurveyor, provider of online survey software, donated $50,000 to help virtually train wounded soldiers.

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Editorial: Retention tension

The Homeland Security Department's inability to keep key leaders is a sign that, five years after the terrorist attacks, DHS is an agency without a clear direction or focus.

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Domestic Army, National Guard units lack radios

Although the Guard is short 20,000 SINCGARS radios, funding for the system has been slashed.

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GSA names deputy chief of staff

Kimberly Douglass worked for five years with the White House Management Office, most recently as director.

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Army secretary encourages job shifts

Francis Harvey plans to offer civilian employees and leaders the same changes in duty stations and jobs available to uniformed personnel and leaders.

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Survey: Senior execs 'cynical' about pay for performance

They find ratings, pay adjustments and bonuses disconnected, a study by the Senior Executive Association and Avue Technologies found.

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LaForgia forges Army/industry ties

She earned a reputation for bringing both sides together to improve Army contracting

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Walker urges management change

GAO recommends chief management officers as a way to improve emergency response

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Good leaders are critical to EA success

For enterprise architecture to be successful, architects need to sell it.

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Welles: What’s after retirement?

When feds leave government, they often seek new meaning in life as retirees.

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FBI recovers stolen computer with VA data

The computer contained insurance claim data, including names, addresses and personal identifiers, for about 16,000 veterans and their families.

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FedSources: GSA dealing with its problems

GSA Federal Acquisition Service Commissioner Jim Williams presented his plan for reorganization to the administrator on Friday, he tells an industry group.

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Yankee Group buys media company

Firm's purchase of Trendsmedia is expected to accelerate its growth and expand its reach in global connectivity issues.

People

First NSPS appraisal tool out

It features a tracking sheet to view employee performance records and appraisals and an online forum to discuss job objectives and job performance factors.

Modernization

Signal Command takes over Pacom network operations

The move from Maryland to Hawaii is part of the Army's strategy to streamline its efforts.