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9/1/2011 Wartime contracting prone to waste, commission finds Despite knowing it would need heavy contractor support for war operations, the military wasn't ready to manage the contract spending -- and still isn't. The creation of DHS and ODNI: cautionary tales A new report offers management lessons learned from the creation of DHS and ODNI after the 2001 terrorist attacks. USAJobs overhaul coming in October VA's Roger Baker gives an iPad a test run VA starts online open source community for VistA Twitter names tech expert to head public policy On the Circuit DOJ names new acting director for ATF Terry Duncan to oversee defense network programs Myth busting: Unified communications isn't a security nightmare Sponsored by: General Dynamics Information Technology As organizations begin to rely more heavily on unified communications - the management of voice, video and messaging through one unified system - many have developed concerns about the security of this IP-based communications infrastructure. Read more. In case you missed it Why HP's withdrawal from tablet market should tick you off Not on Networx yet? Prepare to pay. VA's IT project management oversight needs work, IG says More resources Influx of mobile devices keeps network admins awake at night The proliferation of mobile devices at agencies presents plenty of security concerns for network administrators, who are charged with protecting data, regardless of the hardware on which it roams. How medical tech cobbled together care for one wounded soldier After a sniper's bullet tore through Maj. Andy Ingalsbe, the Army's medical records system helped make an extensive recovery and rehab process as smooth as possible. Featured Jobs Administrative Contracting Officer Afghanistan - United States Agency for International Development (USAID) - AFGHANISTAN USAID Foreign Service Limited Officer Positions Position: Administrative Contracting Officer AfghanistanThis requires US Citizenship and is a term-limited and non-career positionSummary:USAID is seeking ... Engineering Officer Afghanistan - United States Agency for International Development (USAID) - AFGHANISTAN USAID Foreign Service Limited Officer Positions in AfghanistanPosition: Engineering Officer AfghanistanThis requires US Citizenship and is a term-limited and non-career positionSummary:USAID is seeking ... Dietitian - U.S. Army Reserve THE STRENGTH TO HEAL begins with good nutrition.As a dietitian in the U.S. Army Reserve, you'll have the opportunity to work with outstanding health care professionals, participate in humanitarian missions ... THE STAND: Information Security Sponsored by Qwest THE STAND: Information Security takes a look through the experienced eyes of an industry veteran at just what the threats are to government information, how well agencies are prepared to deal with them, and what government needs to focus on to make sure its information is kept away from prying and unauthorized eyes. Learn more Download resources Agencies Find Savings On Energy Consumption In The Cloud Sponsored By: CDW-G The pared-down design and features of thin clients, which often replace traditional desktop computers, cost less to adopt and run, resulting in smaller electricity bills. In addition, they have the less tangible yet still valuable benefit of being green technology.Read the full article. THE STAND: Rugged IT Sponsored By General Dynamics Itronix Times are tough for IT markets in the federal government and for rugged IT the experience has been no different. But it's recently seen a marked improvement in demand, driven by changes both in the way government users employ IT and in the kinds of advantages rugged IT provides for that. One veteran of the government market details why that is so, and why agencies are increasingly realizing the broader advantages rugged IT offers. Read more. Sponsored Links FEEDBACK    |    ADVERTISE   |    CHANGE EMAIL ADDRESS    |    UNSUBSCRIBE   |    PRIVACY   |    CONTACT STAFF Federal Computer Week 1105 Government Information Group 3141 Fairview Park Drive, Suite 777 Falls Church, VA 22042 703-876-5100   Federal Computer Week Daily News Editor - Michael Hardy | Online Editor-in-Chief - Susan Miller 1105 Government Information Group President - Anne A. Armstrong | Vice President, Group Publisher - Jennifer Weiss 1105 Media President/CEO - Neal Vitale   Copyright 2011 1105 Media Inc. Federal Computer Week newsletters may only be redistributed in their unedited form. Written permission from the editor must be obtained to reprint the information contained within this newsletter. This message was sent to: dwyld.kwu.careers@blogger.com