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Encryption roulette
NIH’s CIO says the agency doesn’t have answers yet to all the challenges of safeguarding data on
mobile computing devices

This article and the one that follows are part of a 360-degree series on trends in applications for mobile computing devices. Federal Computer Week explores the policy and management side of the story. In their May 26 issues, Government Computer News focuses on the technology, and Washington Technology tells the business side of the story. Read the complete collection of stories, along with additional background information from all three magazines.

Smart phones, smart leadership?
Management becomes a 24/7 job when executives, managers and supervisors get BlackBerrys

Clipping the wings of indulgent travelers
VA and other agencies turn to new e-travel systems to trim excessive costs

NEWS

GSA gives Alliant a second look
Agency tries to debunk claims of flaws in the procurement selection process

COMMENT

Editorial: Schedule panel’s omission

Following the resignation of GSA Administrator Lurita Doan, Federal Computer Week asked for people’s insights about Doan — and what lies ahead for GSA. Find links to last week’s contributors.

MANAGEMENT

CXO Lessons Learned: A new workforce paradigm
The seamless mixing of feds and contractors complicates workforce management

NASA CIO doubles as teacher, coach

Career execs lead during administrative transitions

PROCUREMENT

Schedules panel examines ‘the clause’
The controversial price reduction clause is at the center of debate about competition in contracting

Battling more than demographics

POLICY

Connecting the dots among security initiatives
TIC, Networx and IPv6 programs intersect to provide security and the future’s technology

Agencies seek data exchange standards

FLIPSIDE

BLM: In search of history

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Letters

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A 'minibus' appropriations package could be in the cards

A short-term funding bill is expected by Sept. 30 to keep the federal government operating through early December, but after that the options get more complicated.
DOD launches new tech hub in Austin

The DOD is opening a new Defense Innovation Unit Experimental office in Austin, Texas, while Congress debates legislation that could defund DIUx.
Merged IT modernization bill punts on funding

A House panel approved a new IT modernization bill that appears poised to pass, but key funding questions are left for appropriators.
Army wants cyber capability everywhere

The Army's cyber director said cyber, electronic warfare and information operations must be integrated into warfighters' doctrine and training.
Meet the 2016 Rising Stars

FCW honors 30 early-career leaders in federal IT.
A sobering take on government contractors

Steve Kelman shares a longtime executive's less-than-rosy report on federal IT.