Digital Government
Data explosion strains peer review
NIST steps in with a system for researchers to exchange and validate scientific data.
Modernization
Coming soon: the Autobahn network
Federal agencies will be able to reserve a fast lane on one of the world’s fastest networks.
Digital Government
OMB to help agencies with standardized desktop configuration
It plans to issue a memo next week suggesting language chief acquisition officials can use to articulate their requirements.
Cybersecurity
Feds face new HSPD-12 hurdles
Challenges include upgrading building access controls and issuing cards to contractors.
Modernization
OMB publishes draft payment standard under line of business
It spans requisition, obligation, receiving, acceptance, invoice and payment for commercial contracts and small acquisitions disbursed by the Treasury Department.
People
States move warily on Real ID
Officials still crave funding and firm guidance on nationwide standards for driver’s licenses.
People
DOD data policy focuses on sharing
New strategy requires more complex thinking about data use, accessibility.
People
DOD struggles with incompatible data
A multiagency working group says DOD must focus on emerging technologies that address the problem.
Digital Government
Senators urge adoption of guidelines for sharing sensitive info
At least 50 sensitive but unclassified designations exist, leading to confusion about the rules for sharing such information, Sens. Joe Lieberman and Susan Collins said.
People
OPM to release performance appraisal tool for SES personnel systems
The tool will build on the OPM Performance Appraisal Assessment Tool, which agencies use to assess General Schedule personnel evaluation systems, OPM said.
Cybersecurity
Evans: Standards are us
OMB says standard configurations will bring savings and greater information security.
Cybersecurity
Port security measures delayed — again
TSA pushes back TWIC card distribution to work on infrastructure and standards.
Modernization
Videoconferencing is a comeback hit
5 reasons why videoconferencing gear is finally winning over critics.
Cybersecurity
GSA taps EDS to run its HSPD-12 office
The General Services Administration awarded a $66.3 million contract to EDS to help agencies meet the federal smart card mandate.
Modernization
Tech outpaces Section 508 standards
Standards committee expects to update Section 508 for easier compliance.
Cybersecurity
OMB: FIPS matters
Agencies have not been requiring vendors to meet mandatory FIPS cryptography standard.
Modernization
Jazzed about IPv6
Education’s Peter Tseronis gets the message on government’s mandatory transition to IPv6.
People
Finding Foreman
George Foreman named his five sons George. Will the National Health Information Network be able to pinpoint his health records? Maybe. Maybe not.
Acquisition
NASA invites open-source partners
CosmosCode project will let open-source coders develop space exploration software.
Digital Government
Banking on privacy
States and the federal government take contrasting approaches to building large medical record repositories.
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