People
Werfel officially out of government
After wrapping up his acting duties at IRS, former OMB controller looks to the private sector.
Acquisition
Supply-chain rules could blindside vendors
Some contractors could be excluded from working with the Pentagon without knowing they have been excluded, an industry group says.
Digital Government
Getting back to the acquisition basics
Dispensing with regulations that slow the process and hinder agility should be central to any reforms, says industry lobbyist Trey Hodgkins.
Cybersecurity
FEMA, NNSA get rad
A cloud-based project is aimed at boosting the ability to report radiation monitoring data in emergencies.
People
TechAmerica hires state/local VP
Russ Guarna comes to the industry group from the California Department of Technology.
Modernization
A surprise turn in the spotlight
Margie Graves has been a behind-the-scenes force for DHS since 2003. Last year, however, brought newfound visibility -- not all of it welcome.
Digital Government
Data collection up at ports of entry
CBP said it processed more than 360 million travelers at U.S. air, land and sea ports in fiscal 2013.
Cybersecurity
Grant seeks to counter attacks on power grid
The risk of cyberattacks on physical infrastructure is growing at the same time the threat to federal computer networks has increased.
People
GSA's Koses moves up
Jeff Koses has been the agency's point man on Capitol Hill on topics ranging from the Federal Strategic Sourcing Initiative to governmentwide acquisition contracts.
Acquisition
DHS kicks off continuous monitoring contract
Hewlett Packard, Northrop Grumman, Knowledge Consulting and Technica won the initial task orders.
Cybersecurity
McCormack named vice chair of CIO Council
Luke McCormack steps into the role just weeks after assuming new duties as CIO at the Homeland Security Department.
Digital Government
Education data could smooth financial aid applications
The latest big-data initiative encourages developers to create APIs to streamline the process of applying for college aid, among other activities.
Modernization
Next up for acquisition workforce: virtual training
The Federal Acquisition Institute wants to develop mobile apps to help employees experiment with techniques and strategies in a low-risk environment.
Modernization
Border bots target tunnel smuggling
The wireless robot-based program is aimed at disrupting the flow of contraband without putting agents in harms' way.
Cybersecurity
Telework, IT could aid in 'major reassessment' of DHS HQ consolidation
Congressional report finds department has not factored tech advances into its space needs at St. Elizabeth's campus.
Digital Government
Groups plan SOPA-style online protest of NSA
Privacy advocates will mark the 13-month anniversary of the suicide of Aaron Swartz with another Web-based uprising.
People
TechAmerica: Congress key to effective procurement reform
Association's new head of public sector policy applauds executive branch proposals, but says legislation is needed to cure what ails IT acquisition.
People
GSA CIO heads for private sector
Casey Coleman is leaving for a post at AT&T Government Solutions. Deputy CIO Sonny Hashmi will take over her duties at GSA on an acting basis.
Acquisition
GAO: Networx contracts not as effective as they might have been
GAO said a slow transition was part of the reason GSA did not make the most effective use of its telecom contracting vehicles.
Acquisition