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
From Nextgov.com: Defense Intelligence Agency launches mega IT contract
Multiple award pact will provide technology equipment and services worldwide.
Oversight
From Nextgov.com: Bill would increase oversight of federal IT projects
Agencies would have to report on projects experiencing cost increases or delays .
Tech
From Nextgov.com: New legislation would give security chiefs more power
Bill also would set up a forum for discussing cybersecurity issues, and a unit to test government's cyber defenses.
Oversight
Avue files protest over massive TSA human resources contract
Losing bidder says proposals weren't assessed on merits.
Oversight
From Nextgov.com: Appropriators worry VA isn't capitalizing on IT centralization
The central office responsible for overseeing the department's technology lacks a clear organizational structure, Senate panel reports .
Oversight