Defense
From Nextgov.com: DHS to collect biometric data from green card holders
New rule that expands US VISIT program requires fingerprints and digital photos from noncitizens who are permanent residents .
Tech
From Nextgov.com: SEC mandates open standard for financial records
Requiring public companies to file documents in XBRL could improve oversight of financial markets and change the way stocks are analyzed, investment professionals say.
Tech
From Nextgov.com: GSA announces selections for Alliant Small Business
Seventy-two companies will have a chance to offer IT services ; larger Alliant award still expected in March.
Oversight
From Nexgov.com: AT&T to offer secure Internet connections under federal telecom contract
GSA announced AT&T has been awarded the first such contract via the Networx Universal telecommunications program.
Oversight
From Nextgov.com: OMB enhances investment tracking tool, but criticisms linger
Web site allows the public to monitor technology initiatives, but doesn’t provide details on why some projects end up on watch lists.
Tech
From Nextgov.com: Transition official rejects ties to controversial Hindu group
Sonal Shah says she was unaware of organization’s ties to violence in India.
Oversight
From Nextgov.com: GSA to miss 2008 deadline for Alliant services contract
But agency plans to issue awards for the ITservices pact to small businesses by the end of the year.
Tech
From Nextgov.com: Technology could help steady financial markets
Data provider advocates expanding a requirement to use a common reporting language, to shed some light on mortgage-backed securities.
Tech
From Nextgov.com: Local technology czar could be headed to Obama administration
Emphasis on portfolio management and transparency has helped the D.C. official make the most of the city's IT budget.
Tech
From Nextgov.com: USDA reopens Networx competition in response to protest
Two losing vendors spur agency to restart the bidding process .
Oversight
FAA begins to roll out air traffic control system
Agency moves NextGen satellite-based system from testing to deployment, beginning at 11 Florida locations.
Oversight
Vendors might have to vouch for product authenticity
Industry views rule to crack down on counterfeit equipment and software as too burdensome.
Tech
From Nextgov.com: Google executive urges improvements to technology infrastructure
Investment in research and development is critical, CEO tells a Washington audience .
Oversight
From Nextgov.com: Final E-Verify rule kinder to small businesses
Regulation that takes effect on Jan. 15 has a higher threshold for contracts subject to the employee vetting requirement .
Oversight
From Nextgov.com: GAO issues list of IT challenges for Obama administration
New Web site highlights problems haunting the 2010 census and troubled IT management at VA .
News
From Nextgov.com: IG notes benefits of consolidating data centers
Energy Department could save millions annually by shifting to greener technologies, auditors find.
Managing Technology
The Search Is On
A new generation of business intelligence applications could provide agencies with deeper insights.
News
From Nextgov.com: DISA chooses Verizon Business and AT&T as Networx providers
Defense Department selects Verizon and AT&T as vendors for voice and data services .
Defense
Army portal tops 1 billion log-ins
Defense Department is building on service’s success to launch Web portal for entire department.
Tech
From Nextgov.com: OMB backtracks on granting CIOs more authority
A final version of a memo gives agency heads, not chief information officers, primary responsibility for IT management.
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