People

Transportation CIO to step down

DOT's top IT official plans a new career advising companies.

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.

People

AFGE members elect new leader

J. David Cox will take over as national president.

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.

People

GSA's Kempf to take medical leave

FAS Commissioner is expected to be gone for two months.

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

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

Documents show Treasury employee misconduct, IG's response

A FOIA request revealed misconduct including inappropriate corporate gifts, claims of favortism and seeking illegal favors, according to published reports.