Modernization

Agency to standardize on mobile tech

The Federal Emergency Management Agency is standardizing its office environment to improve mobility, security and manageability.

People

Campaign against duplicative websites not polling well

FCW readers are not impressed by the Obama administration's pledge to rid the Internet of duplicate government websites.

People

What Kundra's legacy says about federal IT

Efforts to assess the federal CIO's successes and failures are complicated by the reality of the federal IT bureaucracy.

People

When contractors pay the cost of war

Contractors recently unleashed some of their frustrations on FCW.com over the rap they get as they work alongside government employees.

People

Pondering the future of tech talent in government

FCW readers are ambivalent about the role of IT workers in the federal government.

People

Federal IT community mourns loss of Carleton Jones

Jones, 68, had served in top leadership roles with Indus and other federal IT firms.

People

News of bin Laden's death a landmark social networking event

Media reports show how networking technology, which bin Laden conspicuously avoided, shaped coverage of the event.

Modernization

The return of the Commodore

A favorite returns to shelves — in modified form.

People

Feds: No joy in being the national punching bag

Federal employees don't enjoy the constant attention they are receiving from elected officials and political commentators.

People

Managers get bad reviews for performance reviews

Workforce morale would grow by leaps and bounds if federal managers delivered more accurate performance reviews, FCW readers say.

People

OPM report generates more debate about telework

In telework news from around the Web: A growing number of ad hoc teleworkers; 6 ingredients of a telework strategy; Is telework fraud, 'plain and simple'?

Acquisition

How close is too close for contracting officers and contractors?

FCW readers are puzzled by Sen. Claire McCaskill's recent comments about the dangers of contracting officers and vendors becoming pals.

People

And now...the 2011 Federal 100 award winners

Federal Computer Week and 1105 Government Information Group shine the spotlight on exemplary government and contractor employees in our annual Federal 100 awards.

People

Feds to Congress: Don't tread on us!

Reader comments on recent FCW.com stories suggest that federal workers are beginning to feel like all-too-convenient scapegoats.

Acquisition

NIH agency tests waters with hybrid procurement

NIEHS is planning an enterprise IT services deal in which the contractor could provide support through a variety of procurement approaches.

Cybersecurity

Report: WikiLeaks source exploited security flaw

A State Department program lacked a feature that might have alerted officials to the unauthorized download of diplomatic cables.

Acquisition

IRS announces TIPSS-4 winners

TIPSS-4 contractors will provide support services to help the IRS maintain and update its large portfolio of legacy tax systems.

People

GPO head Tapella resigns

Bob Tapella, who had been public printer since 2007, will be replaced on an interim basis by the Deputy Public Printer Paul Erickson

Modernization

House floor could get gadget-happy

BlackBerrys, iPads and smartphones could soon be showing up on the floor of the House, under new rules introduced by House Republican leaders.