Modernization
FCW Insider: The Web turns 20
Scientific American has a special online package about the 20th anniversary of the World Wide Web.
Acquisition
Readers react: Sizing up set-aside contracts
John Moliere jumps into the fray when several readers, commenting a recent story, suggest Obama do away with set-aside contracts.
Modernization
Recommended reading: Effective e-mail, Conflicker and cloud computing
Here is a round up of some good reads from around the Web this week.
People
Kundra plays well in the land down under
An Australian blogger hopes his country's politicians are paying attention to developments in the Obama administration.
Acquisition
FCW Insider: Obama contracting initiative hits a nerve
Readers are sharply divided on Obama's acquisition reform initiatives, with some readers grateful for the efforts but others still skeptical.
Digital Government
Kundra plays well in the land down under
An Australian blogger hopes his country's politicians are paying attention to developments in the Obama administration.
People
FCW Insider: A search for Rising Stars
FCW soon will begin taking nominations for the 2009 Rising Star awards. Meanwhile, here are a few guidelines to consider.
Acquisition
Readers react: The problems with the DOD acquisition workforce
Our recent story about the defense acquisition workforce struck a nerve with a lot of readers, who have pretty strong ideas about what needs to be fixed.
People
Readers react: Obama ponders contract reforms
Several readers have responded to an FCW report that the Obama administration planned to review the government's use of certain types of contracts.
People
FCW Insider: Nancy Potter, RIP
Potter had retired in Dec. 2007 as the General Services Administration's longest-serving employee.
Cybersecurity
Reader feedback: Agency managers to blame for data breaches
In response to our recent story on the FAA data breach, a reader comments that part of the blame must be placed on upper-level managers.
People
The perks of working for government: Readers respond
A recent blog post by Judy Welles ("Get a Life!") prompted readers to think about why they work for government.
Acquisition
Stimulus spending and fixed-price contracts: Readers react
Numerous readers took issue with the news that the new stimulus legislation directs agencies to spend stimulus money through firm fixed-price contracts.
Modernization
FCW Insider: Tips on keeping public comments civil (Part 2)
Kim Patrick Kobza, of Neighborhood America, shares his thoughts on how agencies can engage the public more effectively through the online comment process.
Digital Government
FCW Insider: Tuesday's news roundup
Cyberattacks on the rise; GSA Heffner heads to CTO office; TSA tests encrypted boarding passes; Low expectations for Recovery.gov
People
Assessing the eGov legacy: Reader feedback
In response to a column about Bush's IT legacy, a reader argues that the eGov initiatives were not a great success.
People
FCW Insider: Tips on keeping public comments civil (Part 1)
A "eParticipation" expert offers his advice on how to keep the public engaged, civil and on point when soliciting their feedback online.
Cybersecurity
News ticker: NSPS, fixed-price contracting, mid-sized contractors, the Conflicker worm
A roundup of news from around the Web on Feb. 13.
People
FCW announces the 2009 Federal 100 award winners
The Federal 100 awards recognize individuals in government and industry who have made significant contributions to the federal information technology community in 2008.
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