Kundra: Obama correct, IT purchasing a mess

The federal CIO agreed with President Barack Obama's comments on April 14, in which he complained about how the government buys IT.

IT contract cost deviations could trigger CIO reviews

Senators have introduced legislation that would require agency CIOs to conduct a review of an IT project if it deviates 20 percent or more from its baseline cost estimate.

CIOs talk. Does anyone listen?

A lack of clout in departments' roundtable discussions must stand out clearly — even to those outside the federal IT community.

New contracting era begins for U.S. Army

New policies are starting to be felt across the Army as the service adopts more cloud computing, mobile technology and social media to gain efficiencies and save money.

Cisco exec Paul Brubaker joins new company

The former Cisco executive who led its Internet Business Solutions Group accepts a top post at D.C.-based IT consulting firm Synteractive.

Fed 100: Honors well deserved

The Federal 100 awards gala is tonight, and the occasion is a great opportunity to pause and reflect on the value of federal employees.

$20B in IT projects need more oversight

The federal government must strengthen its oversight of IT spending, a Government Accountability Office official said.

CTO shares lessons learned from freeing HHS data

The Health and Human Services Department has been pushing out its data in recent months and the results have sparked innovation and helped consumers, Chief Technology Officer Todd Park said at a new media conference.

Former Treasury CIO Duffy joins DRT Strategies

Michael Duffy, most recently senior advisor at the Justice Department and a former CIO at the Treasury Department, has joined DRT Strategies.

CFO role moves beyond dollars and cents

Government contractors must have a chief financial officer who understands operations, business development and other critical issues that affect a company's success.

Former DynCorp exec Dan Bannister dies

Dan Bannister leaves a legacy of business success and community service. His funeral will be held March 18.

VA's IT management moves forward

Veterans Affairs Secretary Roger Baker reports on the progress the VA has made in transforming its IT management.

TASC names new CEO

TASC CEO Wood Parker retires and the board names David Langstaff as CEO.

NARA names 3 to new leadership positions

David Ferriero, archivist of the United States, named three top deputies to a new leadership team.

A simple message to contractors: Do your homework

A leading government CIO advises contractors to study hard before they talk to their customers, writes Staff Writer Alyah Khan.

Deltek names new leader of Input unit

Deltek hires veteran of paid content to expand its Input market research footprint.

FAA puts IT projects on fast track

The FAA is saying good-bye to projects that take years to payoff, if ever. How quickly do they now want contractors to show results?

Industry official: If the baby is ugly, say so

TechAmerica's Trey Hodgkins says that the responsibility for a healthy relationship between the government and industry doesn't just rest with the feds.

Booz Allen names new chief operating officer

Company taps 20-year veteran for new post as COO.

Intelligence community to get CIO

President Barack Obama has picked a CIO for the intelligence community