DOD needs better census of contractors

The Defense Department relies heavily on contractors, but can't get an accurate count on the contractors it employs, a GAO report says. Workforce management decisions suffer.

Federal furloughs: Would you check e-mail? Would you have a choice?

Some feds say is not realistic to expect them to lose ten working days out of the year.

A government that's open about a closed process

John Klossner ponders the effectiveness of the Open Government Initiative.

ManTech helps FBI again in battling cyber threats to bureau

ManTech International Corp. will help protect and secure the FBI’s classified communications infrastructure from domestic and foreign cyber threats by providing cybersecurity services under a five-year contract that could be worth as much as $10.5 million.

Harris tasked with modernizing Army medical centers’ IT networks

Harris Corp. will upgrade communications networks at 23 Army Medical Treatment facilities for the Army’s U.S. Information Systems Engineering Command under a one-year contract worth $10.6 million.

Texas gets help with health IT incentive program

As feds prepare to hand out billions in health IT incentive rewards, a system integrator offering support systems and services strikes a deal with Texas.

Former FDA CIO joins 2020 Company

Lori Davis, formerly CIO at the Food and Drug Administration, has joined 2020 Company LLC as senior vice president of health care.

Roll Jordan roll

Jordan's tourist industry reflects security measures and an influx of Asian immigrants, in Steve Kelman's observation.

'We work for free,' contractors say

Most government contractors have performed out-of-scope work without getting paid for it and its problematic, according to a new survey from Grant Thornton LLP.

Microsoft names next-gen Dynamics AX ERP solution

Microsoft announced the formal product name of its next-generation Dynamics AX enterprise resource planning solution at the Microsoft Dynamics AX Technical Conference this week.

Competition heats up for $4.6B DISA contract

DISA releases the request for proposals for a $4.6 billion single award contract.

Congress needs to reform H-1B visa program, watchdog says

The Government Accountability Office has issued a major report on the controversial H-1B visa program that allows many employers and federal contractors to hire foreign IT workers.

CSC to prop up Air Force cybersecurity services

Computer Sciences Corp. will provide cybersecurity services to the Air Force 33rd Network Warfare Squadron under a three-year contract that has an estimated total value of $30 million.

New regulatory strategy aims to help small businesses

Obama directed agency officials to consider the economic effects of federal regulations on small businesses.

New GSA deputy CIO is on the job

Hashmi is leaving his job as deputy CIO for D.C.'s government to become deputy to Casey Coleman, CIO at the General Services Administration.

Northrop names leader for Defense Technologies Division

Northrop Grumman Corp. has named Karen Williams vice president and general manager of its newly formed Defense Technologies Division, which is focused on end-to-end support systems and services for defense customers. It's one of four divisions within its Information Systems sector.

Quartet of contractors team to pursue NGEN

Harris Corp., Computer Sciences Corp., General Dynamics Information Technology and Cisco Systems are teaming to pursue an anticipated five-year, Navy Department contract to provide network transport services for the Next Generation Enterprise Network (NGEN) initiative.

QinetiQ NA names new CIO

QinetiQ North America has hired John Lambeth as its new CIO. He will be responsible for strategic development of the company’s IT capabilities, including management of its network infrastructure.

Dell taps insider to lead federal services business

Richard Pineda has been promoted to lead Dell Corp.’s Federal Government Services organization, replacing Lee Carrick, who has left the company.

The HUDdle: HUD's new Wordpress blog

The Department of Housing and Urban Development has rebranded its blog. Starting Tuesday it is now known as The HUDdle and is operating off of Wordpress open-source blogging software.