CIOs face challenges that involve more than IT
CIOs are finding that they no longer are managing only the IT aspects of projects. They also face the need to get employees to think differently about e-government.<br>
IBM wireless software gains FIPS 140-2 nod
The latest version of IBM Corp.'s wireless access management software has won Federal Information Processing Standard 140-2 certification for cryptographic modules.<br>
Virginia county fights spam
When IT officials in Arlington County, Va., found that a quarter of employees' incoming e-mail was spam, they put a stop to an open e-mail policy.<br>
OPM adds two executives to deal with procurement issues
After getting slammed by the General Accounting Office for how it ran the Recruitment One-Stop acquisition, the Office of Personnel Management is calling in the cavalry, hiring two senior procurement executives to manage agencywide and e-government acquisitions.
Do-not-call Web site gets plenty of calls
The Web site for the first nationwide do-not-call program to block telemarketers got flooded with virtual calls in its first day.<br>
Senate confirms Bolten for OMB
The Senate yesterday unanimously confirmed Joshua B. Bolten as Office of Management and Budget director.<br>
Bill takes aim at identity theft
Federal agencies would be required to notify citizens of unauthorized access to their computerized personal data under a bill introduced yesterday in the Senate.<br>
Joint Forces: with NMCI from the start
<font color="CC000"> (UPDATED) </font>Navy officials said they are working with the Joint Forces Command to speed up its two-year timeline for merging its 800 desktop systems into the Navy-Marine Corps Intranet.<br>
Education CTO Luigart heads to VA
Craig Luigart, Education's deputy CIO and chief technology officer, is joining Veterans Affairs as associate deputy assistant secretary for policies, plans and programs.
SSA workers win A-76 competitive sourcing
A Social Security Administration team underbid several private-sector competitors in the agency's first sourcing competition under OMB Circular A-76.
Davis: Labor knew about Callahan's degrees
The Labor Department knew Laura Callahan, its former deputy CIO, had suspect credentials, but took no action, according to a letter from a congressman pushing an investigation of Callahan and the use of diploma mills by government officials.<br>
In-Q-Tel investment proves its worth in Iraq
An equity investment by the National Imagery and Mapping Agency in 3-D imaging technology paid off when the tool was deployed during the Iraq War.<br>
International cancer database goes online
Details of current cancer research funded by the United States and United Kingdom governments and private groups are now available on an international Web site.
Court, Justice clash over Interior's system security
A federal court has lambasted the Justice Department for allegedly putting roadblocks in the way of testing the Interior Department's systems security.<br>
DOD readies first aid for forgetful cardholders
Holders of the Defense Department's Common Access Card who forget their personal identification numbers can soon reset the PINs more easily.<br>
Smart cards must speak to privacy
Privacy has been a growing concern for agencies trying to use smart cards to verify identity and one vendor says deployments can violate privacy rights if they proceed without an agencywide policy.<br>
GAO chief supports giving employees A-76 appeal rights
As the General Accounting Office considers whether to give federal employees appeal rights in competitions between industry and federal employees for government work, GAO's comptroller general says he believes there are some cases where feds should be able to appeal.
Sacramento County property-data picture is looking ROSI
A county government's property data web service logged a million visitors in its first five months.<br>
Senate hires first CIO
Greg Hanson, the first CIO for the Senate Sergeant at Arms, said his job likely will be more about management and less about technology.
Navy appoints IT officer
Steven Ehrler can drop the word 'acting' from his title; he was recently named Navy program executive officer for IT.
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