Modernization
Military interoperability test begins
Cisco Systems is providing the core network infrastructure for the exercise, which started today in Lager Aulenbach, Germany.
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Lockheed Martin makes Savi buy
The RFID provider gives Lockheed Martin new container management capabilities.
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Agencies struggle to hire technical talent
Survey finds negative fed image hampers recruitment efforts to fill tech jobs
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ISO approves information security credential
The latest accreditation of an (ISC)2 credential will let more DOD employees meet a department information assurance requirement.
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GSA gets buyout nod
Troubled procurement agency can now offer early-outs to as many as 395 employees.
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‘Ticked off’ about pay at GAO
Some GAO analysts give agency’s new market-based pay system a poor grade
Modernization
USPTO proposes pilot of Peer to Patent program
The Patent and Trademark Office has partnered with the New York Law School to adopt a program, which uses a volunteer peer review process to evaluate patents.
Cybersecurity
House OKs security clearance Band-Aid
The measure would extend existing security credentials. DOD halted processing security updates and background investigations because of cost.
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GAO: Agencies need better telework plans
The Government Accountability Office laid much of the blame for agencies' lack of telework planning on the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
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CSC names business development lead
Mike Gaffney will replace Austin Yerks as president of business development in the federal sector unit.
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NAPA studies impact of A-76
The National Academy of Public Administration concluded that it is too early to tell how much an A-76 competition has improved IT services at the Forest Service.
Modernization
Addeo to leave AT&T
May 31 will be the final day for the former federal division chief.
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FDA center launches internal assessment
The Center for Drug Evaluation and Research wants to establish best practices for its Advisory Committee Meeting.
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ITS names new strategic director of acquisitions division
Ronald Endicott will be responsible for the division’s strategic focus and alignment and for the management of Leads’ U.S. Army programs.
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Deltek adds chairman to Kevin Parker's titles
In addition to promoting Parker, Deltek's board chooses Anteon CEO and Sallie Mae president as new board members.
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NASA CIO exits
Patricia Dunnington, who has been chief information officer since March 2003, sent an e-mail to NASA employees yesterday informing them of her decision.
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Board urges more contracting training
Effective contracting has become a major concern because of a federal outlay for contract spending that is now more than $328 billion a year.
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