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
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
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