Digital Government
Bermuda keeps an eye on legislation
New law-tracking system could serve as a model for U.S. government.
Digital Government
Now boarding for passive RFID
The Federal Aviation Administration this week announced approval of passive-only radio frequency identification devices for planes on the ground, Boeing officials said.
Digital Government
NSF backs next-gen Internet plans
The National Science Foundation is now funding an Internet pioneer to develop requirements for the next version of the Internet.
Digital Government
NOAA reviews supercomputer pitches
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration expects consolidation of its supercomputing resources to result in better forecasting.
Acquisition
DOT & FTS to consolidate IT
The Department of Transportation will consolidate information technology systems at a new headquarters, driving $5 million annually.
Acquisition
NASA starts stirring SEWP, despite uncertainty
NASA is beginning to look toward a follow-on to the popular Scientific and Engineering Workstation Procurement (SEWP) III although continuation is still not guaranteed.
Digital Government
Wikis find role in community governance
Supporter urges feds to learn from online collaboration
People
Publishers make appeal to lawmakers in NIH dispute
American Chemical Society officials are asking lawmakers to rein in those responsible for a federal database of molecular structures.
People
Bermuda buys first bill-tracking system
Bermuda government buys a $64,000 automated law tracking system for its own lawmakers.
Digital Government
Nonprofits accept the e-health records challenge
Markle Foundation, others will fund exchange for sharing medical data.
Modernization
Keep on trucking
GPS wireless phones could record truck driver log data required by law.
Digital Government
Whale tracking responses due
If Capt. Kirk wants to make a pitch to find more whales, he'll have to get it to the Interior Department this week.
Digital Government
Keeping it private
Federal transactions can't rely on commercial data yet because that information doesn't meet government standards for privacy, a GSA official says.
People
Wiki advocate sees government uses
The co-founder of Wikipedia says government organizations can benefit from the collaboration that wikis offer.
People
Markle plans health exchange
The foundation will fund a pilot system to link the health records of Mendocino County, Boston and Indianapolis.
Digital Government
NASCIO: Keep IM on enterprise
Organizations that use instant messaging applications should block consumer IMs, the National Association of State Chief Information Officers says.
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