People
GPO picks Harris for e-information system
The contract is the first major milestone in GPO's effort to transform into an electronic information organization.
Modernization
Telecom upgrade causes O'Hare delays
Two voice lines functioning on a new system called the FAA Telecommunications Infrastructure experienced intermittent connectivity.
People
Holt decries loss of science advice
Congressman wants to regain independent science and technology guidance for lawmakers.
People
Lawmakers largely ignore Web at FOIA hearing
Only one panel discussed the importance of IT in public access to government information.
Digital Government
Lawmakers want more access to science info
Some committees are urging the government to form a new Office of Technology Assessment to help them get advice on science issues.
Digital Government
Innovation earns 9 agencies awards
FCW Events recognized them with Government Solutions Center Pioneer Awards.
People
Critics fault AIIM guidelines
Citizen groups concerned about lack of mention of public access, FOIA
Modernization
Vendors try to turn down the heat
Sun and HP appeal to data-center managers with energy-saving servers, cooling systems.
Acquisition
First eco-friendly computers certified
Meanwhile, a new report encourages e-cycling initiatives.
Cybersecurity
Circuit
Air traffic controllers reveal tricks; VA cancels credit-monitoring offer; Doan throws out first pitch at hometown baseball game; Quakers rally for judge dismissed from 10-year Indian trust fund case; FCW to hold Geekapalooza.
Modernization
FAA makes progress on satellite communications
But work on a network that carries the most critical radar and weather data in the country’s air traffic control system has fallen behind schedule.
Digital Government
Standards sought for e-recycling
The U.S. Technology Administration released a report on ideas for a single nationwide system.
People
Politics changes A-76 landscape
Congress uses its power to intercede in public/private job competitions.
Cybersecurity
Court decision lifts cloud hanging over Interior
Federal appeals court reverses order that would have shut down much of Interior’s IT.
People
House backs energy-efficient servers for feds, industry
A bill, passed on July 12, aims to reduce energy costs for agencies.
Cybersecurity
Appeals court blocks shutdown of Interior computers
The court also removed U.S. District Judge Royce Lamberth from the case he had overseen for a decade.
Modernization
Fireside chats for the 21st century
Podcasts are a new way for the government to reach out to citizens.
Modernization
Microsoft agrees to open format converter
In response to government pressure, the company will make its products interoperable with ODF.
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