People
USDA outsources its finances
The Agriculture Department could smooth the path for other large agencies to outsource their financial operations with its decision to award Accenture a $102.6 million financial management services contract
Digital Government
Timeline will show what's coming in health IT rules and standards
NCHICA and WEDI collaborate on online aid for planners and systems developers.
People
OMB mandates use of import, export data system
Agencies have until 2009 to begin using the International Trade Data System to collect or license cargo.
Modernization
Let software perform guard duty
Think of network access control as the sentry that keeps unsafe computers off your network.
Modernization
20 years of marvels and missteps
Come along for Federal Computer Week's guided information technology tour.
People
GSA beats goal of awarding contracts in 30 days or less
As initiative moves into its second phase, some industry officials question whether improvements are real.
People
NIST prepares due diligence standards for cybersecurity
As initiative moves into its second phase, some industry officials question whether improvements are real.
Digital Government
Editorial: A time for listening
NASA's response to employees' concerns about Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 is proof that, in some ways, the federal government is stuck in a bygone era.
People
CIA to launch integrated intell service
It will be the first piece of the larger Library of National Intelligence initiative.
Acquisition
Alaska native awards will count toward small-biz goals
A size rule change will let prime contractors count subcontracts to such firms as small-business and small disadvantaged business awards "even where the ANC or Indian tribe may be 'other than small'" under SBA regulations.
People
ITIL given a government spin
A new version of the popular IT self-help series offers advice tailored to the interests of the public-sector.
People
The new public-safety language
The National Information Exchange Model provides a rallying point for government and industry to coordinate homeland security efforts.
People
GAO releases guide to monitor program costs
The agency has released a draft of its GAO Cost Assessment Guide, intended to establish a consistent approach to managing program costs governmentwide.
Modernization
Talcove: A business case for IPv6
What’s exciting about the transition to IPv6 are the broadband applications it will enable.
People
Digital standards come first
Before agencies digitize their records, LOC group must develop standards.
People
TSA could lose FAR exemption
Lawmakers want TSA to follow the same procurement rules that everyone else does.
Digital Government
State interoperability guidelines revised
States will be eligible to be reimbursed for planning and coordination in addition to funding for software and equipment, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration said.
Acquisition
GSA puts schedules in Express lane
Phase 2 of the agency's program to speed contract awards triples the number of available products.
Modernization
IPv6: Flying under the radar
Moving to a new generation of IP networking protocols is not yet a top priority for many feds, according to a Federal Computer Week survey.
Modernization
IT execs ask: What can IPv6 do for me?
Preparations to install IPv6 on government backbone networks are in full swing, but who's asking, "How can IPv6 improve government services?"
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