Modernization
Duane Andrews moves to QinetiQ
Andrews was chief operating officer at Science Applications International Corporation before QinetiQ hired him as CEO of North American operations.
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GPO mulls offering HSPD-12 services
The Government Printing Office is considering becoming a provider of Personal Identity Verification II cards for small agencies.
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GSA gets help with HSPD-12 implementation
DOD's smart card expert, Michael Butler, will work with agencies on their adoption of identity verification cards.
Cybersecurity
Hacker might have breached personal data at USDA
A computer network security breach at the Agriculture Department put the personal information of 26,000 people at risk.
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House votes to create grants database
The House passes legislation that will establish a public database tracking federal grants.
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Survey: Budget pressures could lead to new business models
Government and industry leaders also said business and technology must be better integrated.
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OPM takes to TV to recruit workers
Cincinnati was chosen for the campaign because of the large number of federal job openings in and around the city.
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Wizard software helps GSA with compliance
The Web-based Acquisition Planning Wizard creates compliant buying plans and ensures consistency in interagency procurement processes.
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House seeks integrator for PeopleSoft implementation
The House of Representatives is seeking an integrator that will help complete the chamber's implementation of Oracle’s PeopleSoft financial management software.<@SM>
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Justice, FTC reduce paperwork, maintain confidentiality
The new e-filing process was designed to ensure the confidentiality and security of submitted information, according to the agencies.
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Arlington completes first phase of ERP upgrade
The new ERP system replaces older, mainframe-based systems that outside vendors no longer support.
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OFPP nominee lays out agenda
Paul Denett sees a need for more training for the acquisition workforce and clearer performance standards for government contractors.
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Interior's shared-services center takes on double duty
The National Business Center will soon undertake financial management of and human resources support for the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board.
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Safavian convicted
The former OFPP head has been found guilty of covering up dealings with lobbyist Jack Abramoff.
Cybersecurity
FEMA pledges better disaster relief fund payouts
Poor use of IT frequently led to payment of fraudulent claims in 2005.
Cybersecurity
DOE security upgrades could better protect data
Security revitalization effort began months before data theft was revealed.
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Making EVM matter
Earned value management has been around for decades but is now becoming an essential part of how agencies manage projects. Why should you care?
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Web Extra: Data exposures mount up
The list of federal agencies experiencing data breaches continues to grow. Here are major breaches reported in the past year.
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