Digital Government
Confusion hinders use of GSA schedule contracts
Federal security officials often look for simpler means of buying products and services, survey finds.
Digital Government
Tech investment seen as critical to health care reform
IT would reduce costs and improve care, but initial price tag is steep, leading Democrat warns.
Digital Government
Technology could steady financial markets
Data provider advocates expanding a requirement to use a common reporting language, to shed some light on mortgage-backed securities.
Modernization
Local technology czar could be headed to Obama administration
Emphasis on portfolio management and transparency has helped the D.C. official make the most of the city's IT budget.
Digital Government
USDA reopens Networx competition in response to protest
Two losing vendors spur agency to reopen bids.
Digital Government
FAA begins to roll out air traffic control system
Agency moves NextGen satellite-based system from testing to deployment, beginning at 11 Florida locations.
Digital Government
Vendors might have to vouch for product authenticity
Industry views rule to crack down on counterfeit equipment and software as too burdensome.
Digital Government
Analysts predict a lull in growth of IT spending
Most agencies are not likely to see a significant increase for several years, but Treasury and HUD could be exceptions.
Digital Government
Google executive urges improvements to technology infrastructure
Investment in research and development is critical, CEO tells a Washington audience.
Digital Government
NASA could save money through consolidation of IT purchases
Inspector general says agency should allow employees to negotiate for lower prices on equipment.
Digital Government
Final E-Verify rule kinder to small businesses
Regulation that takes effect on Jan. 15 has a higher threshold for contracts subject to the employee vetting requirement.
Digital Government
Outdated systems, poor security plague IRS
GAO report calls agency's financial management systems "obsolete."
Digital Government
Is CDC's Google search-term tracking just the beginning?
Following search trends to predict influenza outbreaks could be the first step in using the Internet to react quickly to the spread of many illnesses.
Digital Government
Bush technology czar defends memo on CIO responsibilities
Administration official says IT is "just a tool," and that the memo's purpose was to clarify management structures before the presidential transition.
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