People
Analyst: Brace yourself for a busier-than-ever federal 'busy season’
Federal agencies’ natural tendency to spend more in the final months of a fiscal year has been amplified in recent years, and this year features new factors that could push it higher -- or knock it down.
Acquisition
DOD falters on cyber-purchasing plan
A program intended to speed up the acquisition of technology is falling behind schedule, according to reports.
People
Former Obama cybersecurity head moves to private sector
Sameer Bhalotra, who coordinated White House cybersecurity initiatives, is moving to a California start-up.
Digital Government
Paul Prouty fights back
A former GSA executive, forced out of the agency in the wake of the conference spending scandal, wants his case reviewed.
People
DOD officials join Senior Executive Service
Defense secretary Panetta announces new SES members for DISA, OUSD.
Digital Government
Cyber threat warnings grow louder
Cyberattacks have long been a threat, but experts think the danger is increasing.
People
GSA CIO to co-chair Heroines in Technology Awards Gala
The annual gala honors women in the technology community for their dedication to community service.
People
Commerce wants public help with digital strategy
Help the Commerce Department pick its first two projects under the Federal Digital Strategy.
Digital Government
GSA's SAM may not yet be fixed
Although GSA said its new System for Award Management system is ready, users were still experiencing trouble.
Cybersecurity
Critical Read: Breaking down cybersecurity silos
A report from the Bipartisan Policy Center recommends ways to overcome various impediments to public/private information sharing.
People
Another GSA official resigns over spending scandal
A former GSA Commissioner has left the agency, apparently in connection to the ongoing spending scandal.
People
Meet the Rising Stars of 2012
A dozen up-and-coming government technology professionals will be honored in this year's Rising Star awards.
Cybersecurity
DHS officials drop new questionnaire
Homeland Security Department officials opt for the existing vendor communications plan rather than one that would have put more scrutiny on agency/vendor communications.
Digital Government
Archivist names new director of the Office of the Federal Register
OFR gets a new leader.
Digital Government
Lieberman re-introduces cybersecurity bill
Revised cybersecurity bill emphasizes sharing of threat information, monitoring and offers more carrots than sticks, GCN reports.
Modernization
GSA considers cloud brokerage
As cloud computing continues to challenge traditional procurement processes, GSA is on the lookout for new ideas.
Digital Government