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GAO: Leaders' support essential to success of EA
Be prepared to sell executives on enterprise architecture, two experts advised at the Enterprise Architecture Conference and Exhibition in Washington, D.C.
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DHS says cybersecurity exec candidate coming soon
DHS' Foresman said the department would possibly bring the candidate for assistant secretary for cybersecurity forward in the near future, pending a security clearance process.
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Deepwater funding, support insufficient, DHS' IG says
A lack of discipline in overseeing change management processes and poor testing of C4ISR systems have undermined the program, the report states.
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Meyerrose: Solve problems to sell EA
Show agency leaders how the architecture aligns with the organization's goals to garner support for enterprise architecture, Maj. Gen. Dale Meyerrose said.
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Bruce Brody to leave Input
The information security vice president will be joining CACI and "the front lines of information security."
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GPO's first female superintendent of documents retires
Judith Russell helped create GPO Access, a Web portal that allows easier public access to government documents and databases.
Cybersecurity
Senators: Expedite info-sharing plan
Lawmakers tell intell chief to ensure that the mandated Information Sharing Environment implementation plan is sent to Congress without delay.
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L-1 Identity Solutions buys SpecTal
The purchase of the privately held provider of security and intelligence solutions is designed to give L-1 a stronger presence in the federal market.
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GAO: DOD not tracking acquisition employees
Under Title X of the U.S. Code, the Defense secretary must publish a list of critical acquisition positions, and the services are required to ensure they are filled by qualified employees.
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OPM targets federal job applicants in Fresno area
TV ads, part of a nationwide campaign designed to attract qualified and experienced Americans into the federal civilian workforce, will run there for two weeks.
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CEOs urge House to pass competitiveness legislation
They want lawmakers to act on specific provisions of the American Competitiveness Initiative before Congress adjourns for the year.
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Virginia to post performance data online
Agency officials have been asked to identify key metrics to gauge how well they are fulfilling their missions.
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What is an enterprise architect?
Definitions vary according to agency needs, one expert found.
Modernization
IBM expands its managed security services
Recent buys position Big Blue for new fed security deals.
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DHS loses another key official
Hastings’ departure renews concerns about morale, working conditions at the department.
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Leslee Gault joins SI
As executive vice president and chief marketing officer, Gault will be responsible for all corporate marketing activities including strategic marketing planning.
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Enough of ‘ready, fire, aim’
Colorado legislators get involved in trying to prevent IT projects that misfire and waste millions.
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EA: Seeking a holistic approach to IT
Proponents see in enterprise architecture a discipline for bringing balance and harmony to IT expenditures.
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Ideas for managing a multigenerational workforce
Experts say good managers are the key to attracting and keeping talented younger employees.
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