IT in English, please: March 6, 2007


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IT IN ENGLISH, PLEASE
Looking at a group of information-overloaded deputy CIOs and CIOs, a House appropriations staff member offered some grim news. “It is hard to get members of Congress’ attention on IT."

GSA ANNOUNCES TELEWORKING GUIDELINES
In a continuing effort to promote teleworking, the General Services Administration released new guidelines for agencies as they oversee off-site work.

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GOVERNMENT IT MANAGERS NOTE NEED FOR NETWORK RELIABILITY
Despite the government’s attempts to encourage teleworking, a recent survey of 388 federal IT managers cited a need for network reliability over transportability.

BARRETT IS NEW ACTING DEPUTY ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR PASSPORT SERVICES
A key technology leadership job changed hands as the State Department tapped Ann Barrett to be acting deputy assistant secretary of State for passport services.

BRASSEUX IS ACTING FAS DEPUTY CHIEF
The General Services Administration recently named Barney Brasseux acting deputy commissioner of the Federal Acquisition Service.

WHITE HOUSE NOMINATES NEW ARMY CIO
The White House has nominated Maj. Gen. Jeffrey Sorenson to become the Army’s next CIO.