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Federal Computer Week is now accepting nominations for the Federal 100 awards program, which recognizes individuals who have played pivotal roles in the federal information technology community.

CISOs reveal what scares them

6 government chief information security officers have a round-table discussion about the most dangerous new cybersecurity threats and best strategies for addressing those risks.

Avoiding pitfalls that doom projects

William D Eggers and John O'Leary offer suggestions on how to avoid common pitfalls that often lead to failed programs.

Customer service tips from developing countries

Steve Kelman writes that other countries appear less constrained when developing new ideas for getting feedback.

Technology success through the stimulus

FCW will present Karen Jackson, deputy secretary of technology for the Commonwealth of Virginia, at 11 a.m. Wed, Dec. 9, in an eSeminar where she will discuss technology acquisition through the stimulus.

DOD to scrutinize contractors' support services
DOD will revise how its managers review contractors’ services that support work that is set aside for only government employees to perform. Nov 20, 2009
FAA IT failure puts shadow on Harris contract
Harris Corp.'s FTI contract was relatively trouble-free until a router failure brought the nation's air traffic to a halt. Nov 20, 2009
Recovery site hosts bad data, GAO says Nov 20, 2009
Fed CIOs, GSA smooth agencies' Networx transition path Nov 20, 2009
Bill would jail crooks who wrongly get set-aside contracts Nov 20, 2009
FAA computer failure reflects growing burden on systems Nov 20, 2009
IT turkeys: 7 government projects worthy of a roast Nov 20, 2009

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DAVID RAPP

Security blanket

The nature of IT security matters has raised the stakes for and profiles of these now-pivotal players in government technology.

HOWARD RISHER

We know performance pay works

The National Geospatial Intelligenc Agency, among others, has demonstrated that pay for performance works in government, writes consultant Howard Risher.

FCW Insider

Readers write: Is pay-for-performance harmful or good?

The impending demise of DOD's pay-for-performance system has provoked some strong reactions, and many commenters are not sorry to see it go.

Alinea

Defense contract auditors caught in crossfire

The Defense Contract Audit Agency has risen to a new level of infamy. The GAO and Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee say it is not up to the job of auditing federal contractors. Meanwhile, the industry is complaining about the exact opposite.

Acquisitive Mind

Proposed ethics rule rich in vagueness

A newly proposed rule on contractors' employees personal conflicts of interest illustrates the inherent complexities of efforts to more closely regulate government contractors.

The Lectern

The Lectern: Why the new Air Force RFP means trouble

In protecting itself against bid protests, the Air Force has taken away any option for rewarding quality work, writes blogger Steve Kelman.

Get a Life!

Get a Life: Why feds should be thankful

Blogger Judy Welles highlights recent developments that bode well for federal workers.

John Klossner

Cub Scouts, Girl Scouts and women in technology

A Halloween party for some Cub Scouts reminds FCW cartoonist John Klossner about the challenges that women still face in the working world.

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CISOs answer 4 burning questions

6 government chief information security officers have a round-table discussion about the most dangerous new cybersecurity threats and best strategies for addressing those risks. Read more
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eSeminar

Technology success through the stimulus
FCW will present Karen Jackson, deputy secretary of technology for the Commonwealth of Virginia, at 11 a.m. Wed, Dec. 9, in an eSeminar where she will discuss technology acquisition through the stimulus. Read more

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