Tech
From Nextgov.com: Standards for accreditation of labs that test voting machines inconsistent
NIST must strengthen assessments to ensure labs are qualified, GAO reports.
Tech
FAA awards air traffic controller training contract to Raytheon
Ten-year deal consolidates two agreements, moves agency closer to transformation.
Tech
From Nextgov.com: FAA lacks detailed plan for overhaul of tri-state airspace
It's unclear whether the project can be finished on time and within budget, GAO says .
Tech
From Nextgov.com: OMB will require agencies to use Networx
Memo states they must justify by analysis any decision to not switch over to the new telecommunications contract .
Tech
From Nextgov.com: Agencies progress in identifying, consolidating IT infrastructure
But the line of business needs backup systems and disaster recovery plans to avert shut downs, observers say .
Defense
DHS technology contract may be headed for a ‘spending spree’
Vehicle for procuring information technology services will be popular for frenzied fourth quarter spending, research firm says.
Defense
From Nextgov.com: DHS unveils wireless radio for emergency response
D.C. public safety officials will test the technology , but are skeptical that wireless networks will remain open during disasters.
Oversight
Federal employees are urged not to leave computers running
Turning off machines at night seems like a small step, but the savings could be huge, according to technology companies.
Tech
From Nextgov.com: Agencies increase adoption of e-travel services
Northrop Grumman's application has serviced 1 million trips .
Oversight
Agencies make the best of tight technology budgets
Two wars, a plunging deficit and a slow economy have made fiscal 2008 a historic year—for all the wrong reasons.
Tech
From Nextgov.com: Latest cybersecurity threat lies in trusted software and hardware
Justice e-mail is indicative of a larger threat agencies face called supply-chain attacks .
Defense
Energy told to tighten cybersecurity policies
IG audit identifies significant issues that could leave classified information vulnerable.
Tech
Census chief says all sides at fault for handheld problems
Leadership changes will strengthen management of information technology projects, according to Steven Murdock.
Defense
From Nextgov.com: Air Force suspends Cyber Command program
Decision to ratchet back the Cyber Command may have come from Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, who wants to see a greater role for the Navy in cyberspace.
Tech
From Nextgov.com: Board recommends new strategy for complex Defense programs
Report says the department should follow the integrated approach used for the Future Combat Systems.
Oversight
From Nextgov.com: IRS improves IT governance of modernization program
But IG says tax agency needs to improve oversight of information technology projects .
Tech
From Nextgov.com: Defense must improve assessment of IT systems
The department has not shown that its business systems are in compliance with its computer systems blueprint .
Tech
Technology chiefs poised to take a more strategic role
The transition to a new presidential administration could offer federal CIOs a chance to change their focus.
Tech
From Nextgov.com: Project managers urged to analyze past performance
Report encourages agencies to maintain a database with records of successes and failures to serve as a guide for future endeavors.
Defense