Digital Government

FAA manages air traffic with Linux

The agency saved $15 million by migrating computers to the open-source operating system.

People

NASA employees try to halt workforce, R&D cuts

They urge the adoption of a measure that would streamline administrative costs.

Digital Government

FAA open-source system saves $15 million

The Enhanced Traffic Management System helps control air traffic flow.

People

Risky business

Government-funded venture capital firms are sparking agency innovation.

People

Printing office to lose its leader

Bruce James laid the groundwork for a new digital culture at the Government Printing Office.

People

Tech entrepreneur leads GPO e-doc unit

The office is readying for changes as Public Printer Bruce James prepares to leave.

Cybersecurity

Groundwork for cybersecurity R&D agenda begins

The National Science and Technology Council drafts a federal plan to improve research and development.

People

GPO in a hurry to get to the future

The agency has given vendors 30 days for Future Digital System proposals.

People

USGS updates A-76 schedule

The U.S. Geological Survey has reissued a presolicitation notice regarding a controversial competition for jobs that could put 250 USGS employees out of work.

Modernization

UPDATED: NASA's new VOIP system crashes

A new VOIP telephone system at NASA headquarters sparked an outage that cut off computer network and phone service for hours.

People

Library selects sound recordings for preservation

Now, the Library of Congress must find and preserve the best existing versions of these chosen recordings.

People

Public printer resigns

Bruce James says he has accomplished his goals for GPO.

People

UPDATED: New DOT CIO named

Sun's Dan Mintz will take over the post May 1.

People

Consistent customer service still an elusive goal

Managers say the best contact centers have service-oriented workers and automation

People

NASA strives to tighten its cyberspace presence

For years, watchdog groups have criticized the agency for publishing duplicate Web sites on separate domains, wasting taxpayers' money and employees' time.

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.

People

Senate committee wants Supreme Court on TV

One bill would require televising Supreme Court, while another would allow cameras into federal court procedings at all levels.

Digital Government

GPO's revolution is right on time with new RFP

The agency seeks proposals for a vendor that can build an electronic distribution infrastructure for disseminating government publications.

Digital Government

Framework could aid global information exchange

UDEF is attracing the interest of the National Cancer Institute and IT groups.