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GTSI names VP of customer advocacy
Sandra Blaisdell, who spent 16 years with AT&T, will be responsible for identifying and resolving the service-related needs of GTSI customers.
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Only 150 accept GSA buyouts
Only 150 of the 395 buyout offers at GSA have been accepted so far, agency officials said.
Modernization
GPO seeks vendor to run D.C. identity card facility
The cards are part of a Homeland Security Presidential Directive requiring agencies to issue standard ID credentials to all employees and contractors.
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GAO: IRS lacks strong internal controls
The agency has made progress on some prior recommendations, but GAO adds to the list.
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DHS’ Holcomb to retire
Lee Holcomb, the Homeland Security Department’s chief technology officer, will retire at the end of June, according to a letter sent to the federal CIO Council.
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Senate unanimously passes bill to scrutinize purchase card spending
The bill's sponsor said the waste can occur when the government does not understand its buying habits using purchase cards.
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Fortress America announces first deal
The special purpose acquisition corporation is purchasing VTC, which designs hardened data centers and other information technology-intensive facilities.
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Kathleen Watson named DSS acting director
DOD attorney takes reins of organization tasked with processing security clearances.
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Spaceship work saves NASA Ames computing jobs
The Ames Research Center's role as information technology lead for the new spacecraft program will save many, if not all, IT jobs that were at risk last year.
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Experts: Managers can impede telework, COOP
Managers’ misunderstandings and unwillingness to change are two of the main hindrances to implementing telework and continuity-of-operations plans.
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Doan lays out her goals as GSA administrator
New administrator acknowledges agency has problems but promises to fix them.
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DRS Technologies names Sheehan to head Tactical Systems unit
Sheehan will manage the unit's strategic activities and operations.
Cybersecurity
8(a) firms found opportunity after 2005 hurricanes
Big companies were not the only ones providing relief in hard-hit areas.
Cybersecurity
Companies build authentication bridge to government agencies
CertiPath PKI provides cross-certification for aerospace, defense industries.
Modernization
Serious game teaches emergency responders
Real-time ‘Incident Commander’ is based on the National Incident Management System.
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Wennergren wins Franke award
The award, presented at the Management of Change conference, is given to individuals who make extraordinary long-term contributions to public service.
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Storm Watch 2006: Ready or not
Authorities enter the 2006 hurricane season better prepared than last year but not as ready as they would like to be.
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Editorial: Celebrating youth
FCW is seeking nominations for Rising Stars, a new awards program for up-and-coming younger workers in the government information technology community.
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