People

Federal 100: Phillip Bond

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People

Federal 100: Ira Goldstein

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Digital Government

All Republicans at the table

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Digital Government

States and local agencies take to clouds, report finds

State and local governments will adopt cloud computing, virtualization, service-oriented architecture, open-source software and geospatial technologies at an accelerating rate over the next five years, according to a new Input report.

Digital Government

Two top GSA officials retire as agency awaits new chief

The General Services Administration is experiencing a version of musical chairs among its executives, even as the agency continues to await Senate confirmation of Martha Johnson as its new administrator.

Digital Government

Tom Davis joins Agilex Technologies board

Former Rep. Tom Davis has joined the board of directors of Agilex Technologies Inc., taking the seat previously held by the late Jack Kemp, who passed away earlier this year.

People

What kind of OFPP leader would Gordon be? Look at his track record

Judging by his history, GAO's Daniel Gordon will bring to the OFPP post a wealth of legal and procurement experience, as well as a reputation for candor and evenhandedness.

Acquisition

Dell-Perot game plan: Government is a 'big big market'

Dell and Perot Systems can use each other's resources to increase business with the federal government, experts say.

People

Feds accused of 'poaching' contractor employees

Contractors are concerned by what they view as poaching when federal agencies aggressively look to hire their experienced information technology professionals.

Modernization

Altman named to lead IBM Global Public Sector

Anne Altman has been named general manager of IBM Corp.’s Global Public Sector, effective August 1.

People

9 contracts that changed IT procurement

Most contracts come and go, but some change the procurement landscape and leave a legacy that will last for decades.

People

GSA contract move mirrors market needs, experts say

GSA official says many GWACs won't be renewed as GSA markets its Alliant and Alliant Small Business contracts.

Modernization

Use of virtualization lacking in agencies

A survey finds that three-quarters of federal information technology managers recognize the benefits of virtualization, but just 20 percent say their agencies are harnessing the technology to its fullest.

People

John Gioia dies at 76

The co-founder of Robbins-Gioia has died of cancer.

Digital Government

IRS to review modernization program

The Internal Revenue Service might consider slowing future releases of its modernized database even as the system is making significant progress on the number of tax returns and refunds it processes.

People

Burton joins Venable law firm

Robert Burton has joined Venable LLP as a partner in the law firm’s Government Contracts Group.

Acquisition

NIH seeks input on CIO-SP2i follow-on

The National Institutes of Health is preparing to combine three existing governmentwide acquisition contracts into one.

People

DEA to upgrade IT infrastructure

The agency has awarded SRA a contract worth $78 million to do the work.