Digital Government
Desktop security eases into place
Many agencies are well on their way toward meeting federal policy for Windows software.
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GSA looking for software as a service for USA.gov
The agency has issued two requests for proposals for Web analytics and online collaboration tools.
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DHS preparing HSIN's 'next generation'
The department will consolidate its sensitive but unclassified networks to improve information sharing.
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Goodbye anonymity. Hello ID superiority.
Government-issued personal identity verification cards are a form of identity proofing superior to anything available in the past, security experts say.
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OMB sets guidelines for fed high fliers
A new memo from the agency will "rein in some of the lavish lifestyles government officials have come to enjoy," Sen. Charles Grassley (R-Iowa) said.
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Young touts e-gov successes
Recent progress on E-Rulemaking and E-Travel show how far agencies have progressed in six years, says OMB's deputy administrator for e-government.
Acquisition
It's all about services, not systems, Evans says
OMB's Karen Evans and the CIO Council want to change the conversation when it comes to how programs develop.
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OMB names Paul as chief architect
Kshemendra Paul has been the acting architect since October and now is permanent.
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Agencies not yet sold on software as a service
Security and funding concerns biggest roadblocks to moving to new model, officials say.
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GSA, DHS issue RFI for Trusted Internet Connections
The request was issued only to the five Networx contract vendors.
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GSA adds IBM to line of business schedule
The human resources line of business initiative is on hold until OMB submits a report to Congress.
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DHS promotes Essig to chief procurement officer
Tom Essig, who had been deputy chief procurement officer since he joined the department in May 2006, replaces Elaine Duke as agency acquisition czar.
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OMB sets guidelines for first-, business-class travel
The new internal controls come after GAO found waste at several agencies.
Digital Government
OMB goes paperless for 2009 budget request
In an effort to "go green," the White House will issue the 2,000-page document only online.
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Small business protests GPO's smart-card printing contract
The owner of Evans Security Solutions says the Government Printing Office did not evaluate proposals properly.
Digital Government
White House to blog about Middle East trip
Senior officials will discuss President Bush's visit to six countries in the administration's first blog.
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Reps. Davis, Turner press for hearing on alleged Census troubles
Senior Republicans request House Oversight and Government Committee Democratic leaders to address reported issues with handheld program.
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DISA revisits Encore II contract
The agency will take another look at vendor proposals for a place on the $12.2 billion contract.
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2008 Watch List: Completing the picture
Bush administration officials vow to advance the President’s Management Agenda while there is still time
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