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February 2007

February 28, 2007
New group to coordinate homeland security intelligence
Senators say SBA staffing proposals fall far short
Court rebuffs GSA motion on FedBizOpps protest

February 27, 2007
Encore incumbents protest
Survey: Reliability more important than transportability to feds
GPO to look at new composition system technologies
SmartBuy seeks info on e-records management system
Navy Department kicks off planning for NMCI follow-on
Walter Reed tenants to get Internet access

February 26, 2007
Security, consolidation top CIOs’ agendas
Sorenson nominated to be Army's next CIO
Want more votes? Improve your Web site, study shows
GSA wants agencies to communicate better with public
Indiana DHS to use software to better track emergency response

February 23, 2007
ODNI sets guidelines for intelligence reform
Agencies post business cases online
Ciber, Universal Guardian Holdings team for port security
SRA CEO DiPentima to retire

February 22, 2007
Business Transformation Agency names first director
OMB: Agencies ready for daylight-saving time shift
Congress wants details on how agencies will spend their 2007 funds
Privatization issues top AFGE’s legislative agenda
GSA considers establishing IPv6 program office

February 21, 2007
DHS needs to wrap up effort to protect personal data, IG says
Tools for managed network services are coming together
City uses energy auction to save money
Senate bill would define lead systems integrators' role

February 20, 2007
Many unknowns remain in move to IPv6
Ask not what you can do for IPv6, but rather what IPv6 can do for you
IAC names top five Excellence.gov projects
GAO: NASA should tie award fees to desired outcomes
OMB to agencies: No more pork
Bush swears in McConnell as new DNI
McManus: Opportunities lie beyond IPv6 deadline
Agencies pick up the pace on security clearances, OMB reports

February 19, 2007
Leaders want reporting on same page
Providers look for a level playing field
IT in ’08: Finish what you started
Civilian agencies focus on info sharing
OMB: Health IT services are accountable

February 16, 2007
NIST releases info security documents
GAO: IRS modernization still needs improvement
DKO migration plan takes shape
Experts say new Congress offers avenue for fresh ideas
Contracting continues to catch Congress' eye
GAO: DHS fails to deliver plan for Congress' oversight of US-VISIT
Piatt steps down as IAC chairman
President approves stopgap funding for 2007
IG: Task orders awarded were improperly in VA data theft investigation
ManTech sells off MSM unit

February 15, 2007
Commerce seeks online hiring system
Industry sends DOT mixed message on GPS backup system
GAO: FAA needs to shore up data-driven safety programs
Science.gov's search goes deeper
FEMA starts search to create civilian advisory panel
OMB sets timeline for spending database
Senate approves stopgap funding for 2007
House panel approves whistle-blower, transparency bills

February 14, 2007
DOD clarifies RFID requirements
Experts to talk anti-IED methods at conference
Outsourcing will grow, Input predicts
NIST: Outdated measuring techniques hamper innovation
More than 1 million individuals' data at risk
GPO requests enhanced technology information for FDsys project
GAO faults D.C. procurement
Companies join forces to bring software management to feds

February 13, 2007
FBI tracks secret 'wiretaps' with multilevel security
EPA awards CGI financial-management contract
IRS troubleshoots E-Help program
Sandia backhacker wins $4.3 million judgment against Sandia Labs
Cyber officials: Chinese hackers attack 'anything and everything'
Report: DHS needs ‘blended culture,’ new leadership models
Senate committee concerned about Doan's IG comments
Northrop Grumman president takes on COO title; new CFO named

February 12, 2007
Army awards six ITES-2H contracts
Commerce Department-wide council may replace Technology Administration
Flood floats telework to top priority at IRS
U.S., India agree to expand small-biz opportunities
DISA budgets $205.2 million for NCES over three years
In-Q-Tel invests in StreamBase Systems

February 9, 2007
FEMA preparedness panel planned
Agency contributions for e-gov projects to fall in 2007
Attack by Korean hacker prompts Defense Department cyber debate
First Source contracts hit the street
L-1 Identity Solutions protests TWIC award to Lockheed Martin
Philadelphia housing agency taps Oracle
Cartwright: Cyber warfare strategy ‘dysfunctional’
Air Force activates intelligence pipeline
Don’t fall behind the adversary, DHS cybersecurity chief tells industry

February 8, 2007
DISA could spend close to $1B on security over three years
DHS to test comms strategy in TopOff 4
IG: SBInet complexity necessitates outsourcing
Bush budget would fund high-tech solutions for traffic woes
Database security is crucial, experts say
DOE awards $135M contract to SCI Consulting Services
Lack of info feeds public outcries about privacy, experts say

February 7, 2007
IT budget increase impacts most agencies
IRS 2008 budget steps up tax services transformation
Evans: IT budget numbers reflect priorities
NATO, DOD to sign cybersecurity pact
Senators introduce sweeping data protection bill
Improve FISMA processes now, experts say
Bush requests 8 percent budget hike for DHS
Kerry calls SBA budget proposal insufficient
GSA sets conservative revenue increase for 2008
Army gives ManTech support contract

February 6, 2007
Funding request for retirement system just a start for OPM
Electronic Records Archive to debut in September
Limited access is crucial to next-generation security, Microsoft execs say
GAO raps DHS strategic plan
Brasseux becomes acting deputy FAS commissioner
New House VA committee chairman laments latest laptop loss
Army budget would kill Land Warrior
DISA plans new top-secret presidential network
IG: IRS needs better tracking for E-Help Desk
Census budget could soar in anticipation of dress rehearsal
ITAA, CRITA announce alliance
Labor picks Plateau for talent management
Legislation would require procurement training at DHS
Rep. Holt reintroduces bill to require paper trails for voting
GSA, IG told to work together on contract oversight

February 5, 2007
Express bus
NIST prepares to hash out new standard
The evolving role of the CIO
Health info network takes another step
Where CIOs boot up
IT budget request asks for increase of 3 percent to $65B
Grants services pay off for ACF
Federal Web site introduces new analysis tools
What’s in a name? GSA hopes USA.gov says it all
Incoming
Budget would give SBA a 5 percent hike over 2006
OPM to continue strategic HR programs under 2008 budget
Bush asks for 3 percent increase in IT spending
USPTO hopes budget will help more examiners telework
DOD seeks $6.4B for counter-IED efforts
Bush asks for $5M for e-gov fund
Bush asks for $716.5B DOD budget
DOD space programs get budget boosts
2008 budget would boost IRS modernization by $85M
DFI, Detica merge

February 3, 2007
Incoming

February 2, 2007
VA, DOD to use standards to share e-health record systems
For HR LOB, GSA wants three core functions
OMB appoints new chairman for e-gov subcommittee
Long-term obligations threaten DOD modernization, experts say
Carnegie Mellon certifies EA grads
DHS promises to make its workers happier
OMB wants input from feds via Results.gov
Senate panel concerned about holes in US-VISIT
Bethel leaves GSA
Lockheed completes purchase of Management Systems Designers

February 1, 2007
Security, e-gov plans stymie some PMA scores
Warrick becomes acting chief acquisition officer at GSA
DOD budget growing in size, complexity, experts say
SBA reassessing small-business IT size standards
Industry gives government IT security a D
Top e-gov scores remain flat in latest score card

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