Tech
OMB technology official defends new security requirements
E-government chief denies that the new requirements are geared toward cutting anyone out of any business or requiring all agencies to convert to Microsoft operating systems.
Defense
Privacy advocates wary of data 'fusion centers'
One group expresses concern that inclusion of non-law enforcement agencies and private-sector players could allow information-sharing outside the required legal process.
Tech
Wireless broadband systems could be vulnerable to attack
Systems using the popular WiMax standard have flaws making them susceptible to jamming, hacking and spoofing, analysts say.
Tech
VA is slow to upgrade tech security, GAO says
Report finds agency isn’t moving fast enough to address the weaknesses exposed by an incident that compromised the personal information of roughly 26.5 million people.
Tech
Satisfaction with agency Web sites remains on plateau
The biggest gap between the private and federal sectors is in the area of search capabilities, analyst says.
Tech
Quiet end to technology agency lamented
Since the 1980s, the Technology Administration has served as one-stop shopping for tech companies dealing with federal agencies on competitiveness issues.
Tech
HR specialists note generation gap in telework acceptance
Despite slower adoption among older managers, it’s a powerful recruitment and retention incentive, conference participants say.
Tech
What's Brewin': Beware of Zombies
Zombie computers infected with rogue software emanating from China, to be exact.
Tech
Post-Katrina tech funds prove difficult to track
Spreadsheets show millions of dollars in spending on tech-related products and services, including for software and telecommunications, but the data is not always recent.
Tech
Technology agency's leader resigns, agency to close
Move follows efforts in recent years -- both on Capitol Hill and in the Bush administration -- to eliminate the Technology Administration.
Tech
White House shifting to Internet-based communications
First phase of switch to IP standard appears to be for a mobile package to support the president during his travels.
Tech
Procurement agency to take telework lead
Goal is to get half of all eligible GSA employees working outside the office once or twice a week within three years.
Tech
Lawmakers back energy-friendly light bulbs at federal facilities
Amendment to House version of appropriations bill would prohibit the purchase of inefficient bulbs.
Defense
NASA researchers balk at background checks
Scientists argue that agencies are violating civil liberties in enforcing a presidential directive that requires background checks of federal workers and contractors.
Defense
Defense launches broad-based RFID procurement
Companies concerned about value, requirements of $75 million contract.
Oversight
Presidential hopefuls sign pledge to back federal funding search engine
Three candidates affirm commitment to implement legislation enhancing transparency of federal spending.
Oversight
FAA awards landmark air traffic control contract
ITT wins $1.8 billion award to deploy new GPS-based systems.
Tech
EPA to test use of RFID system to track hazardous waste shipments
Agency wants to get a better handle on waste generated by Mexican plants using raw materials from the United States.
Tech
NASA announces $500 million rocket contract
Boeing team to construct upper stage of Ares I rocket to be used in sending astronauts back to the moon.
Oversight