Modernization
DOT: Help us save money
Virtualization will enable the Transportation Department to consolidate separate applications and servers in a virtual data center.
People
Editorial: A time for openness
GSA faces a perilous time. The agency should have a public vetting of its finanials if it is going to fully move on.
People
GAO: DOE needs better small-biz program management
Energy needs a plan to collect and use performance information to improve small-business results, report states.
People
Senator examines SBA work
Senator probes agency’s effectiveness, questions practices and seeks ways to measure progress
People
Turning GSA around
The agency can again take on the role of facilitator between government buyers and industry
People
The proverbial fox guarding the henhouse
Every project needs two project managers with distinct roles to avoid conflicts of interest
People
No longer a performance model, TSA’s ITMS provides lessons
DHS IG finds that the contract lacked the proper performance measures
Acquisition
Senate approves GSA reorg
The agency can proceed with formation of the Federal Acquisition Service.
People
Bush nominates new GSA administrator
Senate approval still needed before GSA can move forward with its reorganization plan
People
House, employees urge more NASA R&D funding
House Science Committee leaders argue that NASA needs more money for innovation than the fiscal 2007 budget request would offer.
Acquisition
House approves GSA reorganization
But the General Services Administration still needs a nod from a Senate panel before moving forward with its consolidation plan.
Cybersecurity
Lack of oversight endangers missile defense
The inspector general and defense analysts point to network security and policy missteps.
Modernization
Nadler: Know your rights
Companies must take certain steps to protect their proprietary products.
People
Legislation would put grant info on Web
A bill introduced in the House would establish a public database to track federal grants.
People
Wohlleben: Looking back, looking forward
CIOs feel the Clinger-Cohen Act has had a significant impact on managing IT.
Acquisition
Smith: The carrot-and-stick approach
Federal agencies should reward companies that ensure the privacy of consumer data.
Acquisition
UPDATED: OMB clarifies business rules
The agency temporarily waives rules regarding advance payments.
People
Expect increased state, local IT spending
With tax revenues exceeding expectations, Input projects state and local information technology spending to reach $72 billion by 2011.
People
CTC lands $1.5M Army order
The company will install a network switching system at Fort Belvoir, Va.
Acquisition
OMB: Bulk-buying can save money
Agencies have named five commodities that can be bought in bulk through strategic sourcing.
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