Cybersecurity
NRC awards information systems security contract
MAR will lead a team under a $40 million contract to support commission's security certification and accreditation process implementation.
Modernization
DOE to seek new technologies
A new associate CIO will be responsible for tracking new products and introducing suitable ones to the department.
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SRA adds brass to board
Retired Army Gen. Larry Ellis will join the company’s board of directors Sept. 1.
Modernization
IBM to pay $1.3B for security provider
The company said the purchase of Internet Security Systems is "an important addition to its security and privacy services business.”
People
NOAA CIO moves to Energy
Carl Staton, who will become deputy CIO at the Energy Department, said technical and career opportunities lured him away.
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Energy deputy CIO to retire
Gordon Errington is leaving the agency Sept. 30, ending 33 years of government service.
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Professor nominated to head regulatory affairs office
Susan Dudley's appointment awaits Senate confirmation.
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SBA names chief of staff
Joel Szabat will be a primary adviser to SBA Administrator Steven Preston.
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Williams works to correct GSA's business
"Selected, targeted" early-outs and buyouts could be possible if business volume cannot make the agency financially viable, the Federal Acquisition Service commissioner said today.
Cybersecurity
IRS workers violate e-mail policy
Treasury inspector general recommends instituting a program to monitor e-mail content on employees’ computers.
People
Editorial: The need for advice
There is a real need for objective recommendations from groups that can take the time and effort to study important issues, dissect them and present them coherently and cohesively.
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Welles: Are you really ready to retire?
Employees approaching retirement need more info and less wishful thinking about their options.
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Inside OPM’s new telework guidelines
Detailed guidance focuses on pandemic emergencies, information security.
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Air Force to reduce IT personnel
The smart use of technology allows for a leaner, smaller force
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Ex-DOT secretary joins ICx Technologies board
The company's CEO praised Slater's commitment to intelligent transportation systems and responses to natural disasters while leading DOT.
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Census Bureau seeks consulting support
It wants to observe best practices from the 2010 census to apply to the 2020 one.
Modernization
DataPath announces exec moves
The company has added to and promoted members of its corporate management team.
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Nasdaq notifies GTSI of possible delisting
In other news, the company promoted its vice president of finance and corporate controller to senior vice president of finance and chief financial officer.
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Combat Communications Squadron to move to Guam
Based in South Korea, the squadron is responsible for rapid mobile communications deployment for wartime contingencies or natural disasters in the entire Korea area of operations.
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