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Still Chasing The Elusive Mobile Apps Contracts?

The government may be shifting their approach. Rather than building separate apps for each possible platform, agencies seem to be leaning towards the cost savings and ease of deployment afforded by web-based apps. Just be aware that not all web

Posted in Government Contracting

Telework: Even the Feds Do It

Telework is an issue near and dear to my heart in that I am far more productive at home, it lowers my blood pressure to not be driving around in DC traffic, it cuts down on dry cleaning bills, and

Posted in Government Contracting, Misc

So What Happens When New Tech Breaks Old Tech?

This scenario is going to have fascinating ramifications for future technology development. How far does a company developing new technology have to go in order to ensure it isn’t interfering with old technology? While this case is relatively straightforward, in

Posted in Government Contracting, Intellectual Property

Cloud Security

How secure must your data in a federal cloud be? Previously, that question was answered differently by each agency. New controls could create a more centralized structure for security requirements and approvals.   Federal cloud providers by June 2012 will

Posted in Government Contracting

Contractors May Be Required to Increase Hiring of Persons With Disabilities

New guidelines may strengthen reasons to hire qualified personnel with disabilities in a proposed rule created by the Labor Department. Following President Obama’s previous commitments to the disabled workforce, the Labor Department plans to establish a goal of 7%.  

Posted in Government Contracting

More Scrutiny On Government Contractors

During a time when it is difficult for government contractors to make ends meet, now they can expect increased emphasis on enforcement actions, as well as increased audits of programs and contractor records. If you’re finding down time in your

Posted in Government Contracting

So What ARE “Best Efforts” Anyway?

Lots of contracts contain the term “best efforts” in that the subcontractor will use its best efforts to complete the task on time. I often strike that term and substitute “commercially reasonable efforts.” Clients often become confused and tell me

Posted in Government Contracting

How Will a Budget Standoff Affect Government Contracting?

Just in time for the holiday season, once again government contractors are being held hostage to Congressional factions that refuse to compromise. Just as the times before, there is very little precedent to guide contractors on what will or may

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Telework – How it Saves Money for All of Us

Telework is a concept near and dear to my heart, as I’m a firm believer that productivity increases and costs decrease by telework.  Happier employees equal more productive employees, decreasing a company’s costs and increasing the bottom line.  While some

Posted in Government Contracting, Misc
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