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People
Census approaches field test with fingers crossed
The use of automated data-collection devices is a major aspect of a redesigned census that officials say could provide more accurate results.
People
Havekost to leave HHS and head for Austria
Charles Havekost, a well-known figure in the federal information technology community, led Grants.gov, among other projects.
People
Study: Data management should come first
A new study finds poor data management practices are largely responsible for the failures of data warehouse projects and other technology-based business initiatives.
Digital Government
Encore incumbents protest
Four large businesses have protested the Defense Information Systems Agency’s 10-year, $12.2 billion Encore II contract, which DISA awarded last month.
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GAO's new high-risk list looks much like the old one
The Government Accountability Office added three federal programs to its updated high-risk series report released today.
Modernization
DISA awards $12.2B Encore II contract
The Defense Department named six vendors to support its transition to an infrastructure for global online collaboration.
People
GAO grades OPM’s leadership on workforce changes
Senior agency officials say they want OPM to treat them as partners in the process of workforce transformation.
People
Howell named acting CIO at Interior
Michael Howell will fill the position vacated by Interior CIO W. Hord Tipton, whose last day on the job will be Jan. 3.
Cybersecurity
Procurement was a contentious issue in 2006
People also took sides on e-government, information security and outsourcing policies.
Digital Government
USPTO, European counterpart set up e-exchange
Officials say the electronic service will expedite the patenting process for applicants seeking global patents.
