Modernization

A few creative options for working without Word

If a deal isn't reached in the Microsoft Word patent infrigement case, what are the alternatives?

Modernization

IG faults VA for mismanagement of IT project

The failure of the VA's RSA project is due more to systemic IT management problems than to contracting issues, according to a new report from the IG's office.

Modernization

Air Force angers small businesses with code decision

Officials are opting for a NAICS code that sets a larger small-business size standard after switching this spring from a code with a more restrictive size standard.

Modernization

Microsoft continues battle to save Word

Microsoft's appeal essentially argues that a district court judge who held against it was incompetent as a gatekeeper and in striking the "delicate balance" needed in patent law disputes.

People

Feds to contractors: Stop whining about employee poaching

Federal employees, long accustomed to seeing their co-workers lured away by the promise of riches in the private sector, can’t be blamed for enjoying a little schadenfreude.

People

State and local health IT spending to hit $9.6 billion by 2014

State and local governments are projected to spend 4.6 percent more per year on health IT through 2014, according to Input Inc., a market research firm.

People

VA cancels remainder of $75 million research contract

The VA has canceled a major research contract on Gulf War illness with a medical center in Dallas, citing performance deficiencies and noncompliance.

Modernization

Cartwright highlights coalition capabilities

IT is necessary to defeat an enemy constantly on the move, Marine general says.

Modernization

GSA says 'No' to more Networx extensions

Despite rumors to the contrary, the General Services Administration remains unmoved by any whining about agencies needing more time to complete the transition to Networx from FTS 2001.

People

Intell agency eyes geospatial data upgrade

The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency wants information on geospatial data that it can use to upgrade its holdings.

People

Robertson is Obama's inside man at GSA

As leader of GSA's Office of Governmentwide Policy, Michael Robertson plans to be the voice for GSA at the White House.

People

The acquisition workforce and its money

The Federal Acquisition Institute's latest report shows a workforce in transition.

Acquisition

NIH revamps acquisition center's image

The agency's IT acquisition center has shed its assisted-acquisition services and will instead focus on GWACs.

Acquisition

GSA reaches all small-business contracting goals

As a whole, the federal government missed its goal of awarding 23 percent of its contracting dollars to small businesses by 1.5 percent, a score card says.

Modernization

Friend of Barack

Michael Robertson is taking his skills - and his political connections - to GSA, where he was recently installed in three key positions: Associate director of governmentwide policy, chief acquisition officer and White House liaison.

Modernization

Microsoft formally appeals Word patent ruling

Microsoft has formally appealed a judgment issued last week that would require the company to stop selling Microsoft Word within the United States.

People

Imagine a world without Word

If Microsoft is barred from selling Word, agencies would find alternative products and workarounds, observers say.

People

The next phase of Network Centric Solutions

Gregory Garcia discusses the structure of the new NetCents-2 contract and what it means for users and small businesses.

People

A call for action, not studies

Former OFPP Administrator Dee Lee argues that a well-trained workforce is the most important ingredient for acquisition success.

Modernization

State plans to seek help for data center consolidation

The State Department plans to award a task order for help with its data center consolidation program.