Ideas
No New Networx Extension
In response to a <a href="http://federalnewsradio.com/index.php?nid=35&sid=1744646">confusing report</a> published this week, I would like to take a moment and pass on a clarification I just received from GSA regarding the deadline for agencies to transition to the Networx telecommunications contract.
Digital Government
IG reports detail abuses in hiring, travel, bonuses at VA technology office
Allegations revolve around "inappropriate personal relationship" between former CIO and another agency official.
Ideas
McClure to Lead Office of Citizen Services
GSA just confirmed that they will be naming David McClure will be named an associate administrator, heading up the Office of Citizen Services and Communications. OCS manages all of GSA's public outreach efforts, including the federal web portal <a href=http://www.usa.gov>USA.gov</a> and the Federal Web Manager's Council.
Modernization
Longtime IT analyst and investigator to lead GSA citizen services unit
David McClure will be heavily involved in implementing the Obama administration's transparency initiatives.
Modernization
End-of-year IT spending expected to increase more than in past years
After delaying spending to work on the presidential transition and stimulus package programs, agencies are expected to upgrade hardware and bolster defense and security programs.
Digital Government
Complexity of Networx offerings causes delays
Agencies are unexpectedly splitting requirements into different categories, resulting in multiple competitions.
Ideas
The Facts On Kundra's College Records
I'm hesitant to address this topic, since I don't really want to draw additional attention to an erroneous report. But this <a href="http://www.dvorak.org/blog/2009/08/12/special-report-is-us-chief-information-officer-cio-vivek-kundra-a-phony/">piece</a> from <em>PC Magazine</em> columnist John Dvorak on his blog Dvorak Uncensored has been creating enough buzz this morning that I felt it necessary to clear up a few points Dvorak raises.
Digital Government
GSA's new chief acquisition officer to wear multiple hats
Some IT industry executives question Michael Robertson's lack of procurement experience, but agency officials say he was hired to be an innovator.
Cybersecurity
Agencies likely to miss deadline to transition to Networx telecom pact
Oversight could cost millions of dollars and congressional disdain as GSA is forced to develop sole-source bridge contracts for the old telecommunications contract.
Ideas
GSA Issues RFQ for Cloud Services
A <a href="https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=84317cbecb74c1f08471a130fc61933e&tab=core&_cview=0&cck=1&au=&ck=">special notice</a> posted by the General Services Administration on FedBizOps contains the first set of requirements for vendors interested in offering cloud computing services through GSA's <a href="http://www.nextgov.com/nextgov/ng_20090715_3532.php?oref=search">online cloud storefront</a>.
Modernization
GSA lays groundwork for online cloud computing store
Notice outlines the first set of requirements for vendors interested in offering software as a service.
Digital Government
OMB asks agencies to focus on science and technology in 2011
New guidance seen as a way to support the White House policy to increase funding in research and reverse the Bush administration's cuts in spending on science.
Ideas
Hathaway Resigns from White House
The <em>Wall Street Journal</em> <a href="http://online.wsj.com/article/SB124932480886002237.html?mod=googlenews_wsj">reported</a> this afternoon that acting cybersecurity czar Melissa Hathaway has resigned from her post for personal reasons.
Digital Government
GAO: Information technology weaknesses threaten HUD's mission
Report blasts IT management, calls for more investment oversight and better human capital planning.
Cybersecurity
Federal IT spending to increase modestly thanks to cloud computing
Research firm predicts government will increase its technology budget 3.3 percent a year for five years, with cloud computing exploding at a 27 percent annual rate.
Ideas
A Lesson from Al Gore to Obama?
Regardless of your party affiliation, it's hard to deny that President Obama has raised the profile of information technology and cybersecurity issues significantly since taking office. Along with appointing the nation's first chief information and chief technology officers, Obama has personally delivered a <a href="http://www.nextgov.com/nextgov/ng_20090529_1893.php">major speech</a> on cybersecurity and promised to deliver unprecedented transparency via the publishing of government data online.
Digital Government
OMB directs agencies to improve contractor performance reporting
Federal agencies will be required to submit data on contractor performance to centralized database and the administration will monitor compliance.
Ideas
NIH Gets Schooled on Wikipedia
Wikipedia is the Web's most prominent source of information, but because of its crowd-sourcing model, it's not always the most credible. That's pretty much the opposite of federal Web sites, which are generally considered among the most <a href="http://www.cdc.gov">trusted</a> <a href="http://www.nih.gov">sources</a> of information on the Web, if not the best known.
Digital Government
GAO: Weaknesses threaten Electronic Records Archive program
Audit shows NARA lacks a detailed strategy for fiscal 2009 expenditures and a backup plan for a system failure.
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