Discretionary spending downturn heralds IT slow-down?
Source: INPUT Government Technology Market Blog
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| “Our analysis shows that the IT spending 5-year growth rates (as opposed to actual dollars) generally parallel discretionary spending 5-year growth. So when we see a sharp drop in discretionary growth over a five-year period -- hold onto your hats in the IT space.” -Melissa Smith, Director, Research |
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Will e-Gov Initiatives Be Sustained or Dismissed by the Next Administration?
Source: INPUT Government Technology Market Blog
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| “Some e-Gov initiatives clearly have a better chance at surviving the change in Administration than others. The intersection of concept and performance will determine whether these initiatives move forward or be sent to the post-presidential graveyard.” -Deniece Peterson, Principal Analyst |
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Outsider to Run Cyber-Security Initiative
Source: The Wall Street Journal
Silicon Valley entrepreneur Rod Beckström has been chosen to run a new National Cyber Security Center, a key component of a secretive government effort to secure vulnerable government and private computer networks.
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| “Perhaps it's time to reject conventional wisdom and realize both that the Cyber Initiative is kicking into high gear and that leadership is not afraid to try new approaches to tackle this growing threat. At least the selection of Beckström indicates that this is not a government only initiative." Check out INPUT's Cyber Initiative Picks New Leader blog for more information.” -Richard Colven, Vice President, Executive Programs |
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Davis issues warning over contractor bill
Source: Washington Technology
The House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform on Thursday passed a measure that Rep. Tom Davis (R-Va.) is warning could result in the removal of prominent government contractors.
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| “The act contains provisions that could lead to ‘steamroller’ tactics reminiscent of former New York Governor and Attorney General Elliot Spitzer. Inclusion into the Contractors and Federal Spending Accountability Act the database – which can be done simply with the initiation of an investigation by Federal or State officials – could potentially impair a company’s ability to do business with the Federal government, and contractors should heed Rep. Davis’ warning. Check out Perhaps They Should Call It The Spitzer Act on INPUT’s blog” -Richard Colven, Vice President, Executive Programs |
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