Digital Government
Justice, USPTO file briefs opposing Microsoft's bid to change the burden of proof in patent challenges
The federal government joined "friend of the court" filings opposing Microsoft appeal to change the burden of proof in patent challenges.
Digital Government
Former Treasury CIO Duffy joins DRT Strategies
Michael Duffy, most recently senior advisor at the Justice Department and a former CIO at the Treasury Department, has joined DRT Strategies.
People
DOJ, agencies get mixed reviews on FOIA
Two separate reports have contrasting views of progress on transparency in federal agencies based on their responsiveness to Freedom of Information Act requests.
Digital Government
Justice seeks 2 percent budget increase, some IT cuts
The Justice Department requests increases for financial investigations and counterterrorism while reducing some IT programs.
People
DOJ begins hiring freeze to avoid furloughs
The Justice Department is currently under a hiring freeze and managers have been advised to cut non-personnel spending, according to reports.
People
FBI paves way to future IT projects with new contract
46 contractors will compete for task orders under the FBI’s eight-year, $30 billion Information Technology Supplies and Support Services contract, known as IT Triple S.
Digital Government
Inspector general slams FBI IT program; bureau officials defend it
The FBI and its Office of Inspector General duke it out over the troubled Sentinel case file management system IT program.
Modernization
6 methods for squashing info turf battles
Confused about how to achieve all that transparency and collaboration? Here are 6 options that can make your organization an open book.
Digital Government
Do agencies still have year-end spending sprees?
We tried to find out what agencies are spending their year-end money on, but it might not work like that anymore.
People
FBI agents cheated on computerized exam, IG says
The FBI's inspector general today alleged that agents and supervisors cheated on an operations exam delivered online.
Modernization
FBI resuscitates Sentinel case management system
The FBI has reshaped its Sentinel case management system so that much of the remainder of its development is performed by FBI employees.
Digital Government
Culture, management issues continue to affect consolidation efforts
The success of data center consolidation initiatives will be determined more by culture and management issues than technology, according to federal managers and industry experts speaking at a recent conference on data center optimization.
Digital Government
Treasury CIO Michael Duffy will return to Justice
Treasury Department CIO Michael Duffy will rejoin the Justice Department. Duffy's new job will be in the Office of the Chief Information Officer.
Cybersecurity
FBI looks in-house to complete Sentinel system
The FBI is trying to determine the best way to complete its Sentinel electronic caseload management system. Key parts of the system were made available to agents this month.
Digital Government
How to get results from Web site action centers
The Justice Department is finding new ways to encourage visitor input on its Web pages, such as having its action center box follow users as they move on the site.
Cybersecurity
Meet the FBI's new top cyber cop
Gordon Snow talks about the challenges of cyber counterintelligence and the FBI’s role in federal cybersecurity efforts.
Modernization
White House releases first intellectual property strategy
The White House has launched its first interagency strategy for fighting pirated software and other intellectual property
Cybersecurity
Labor supports overhaul of FBI background checks
A consortium of 42 union and labor advocacy groups has endorsed a new bill that would improve the way the FBI performs criminal background checks used for pre-employment screening.
Cybersecurity
Pentagon to adopt FBI's suspicious activity reporting system
Defense Secretary Robert Gates has ordered the Defense Department to use the FBI’s eGuardian suspicious activity reporting system to record and track law-enforcement information about potential threats against the military or military installations.
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