Digital Government
ITAA backs business tax bill
The Business Activity Tax Simplification Act would prevent jurisdictions from taxing information technology companies that are nonresident businesses.
Modernization
Beleaguered GTSI sheds reseller model
After suffering a ‘perfect storm’ in 2005, company officials steer new course.
Digital Government
Virginia calls for IT award nominations
The seventh annual Governor’s Technology Awards cite outstanding information technology achievements and initiatives in the public sector.
People
Northrop Grumman promotes IT exec
Edward Swallow, former director of strategic capture for the IT sector, is named vice president of strategic capture and campaigns.
Digital Government
Democrats evaluate small-biz contracts
Members of the House Small Business Committee will unveil their score card on how well 22 federal agencies met small-business contracting requirements.
People
IT council praises DHS
The IT Sector Coordinating Council cited the National Infrastructure Protection Plan for its “pragmatic and progressive approach" to critical infrastructure protection.
Cybersecurity
DARPA awards security pact
Analex won a one-year contract with four one-year options and a total potential value of $64.9 million.
People
VA committee marks up data protection bill
It would require the department to compensate veterans and others whose personal information is compromised.
People
VA cancels credit monitoring offer
The FBI's confidence that personal information on a stolen laptop and hard drive was not compromised led to the decision, the department said.
People
VA loses another key official
General Counsel Tim McClain is resigning to return to the private sector.
People
Avatech Solutions expands
The purchase of Technology & Training Service will add to Avatech's facilities and asset management systems.
People
ITAA: Raise SBA size limits
The Information Technology Association of America has asked the Small Business Administration to restructure its size standards to reflect today’s small businesses.
Digital Government
Va. county to help Palo Alto expand government contracts
The goal is to assist Silicon Valley-based technology companies that want to establish or expand their government contracting presence and operations in Washington, D.C.
Cybersecurity
Critical data loss from within spawns new market
Outbound content compliance segment is expected to hit $2 billion by 2009.
Cybersecurity
Congress to quiz top VA officials
Lawmakers riled by IG report on response to laptop theft.
People
Certain Software names D.C.-based director
Diane Stoner will direct federal sales and business development for the company's events planning software.
People
ITAA: Improve background checks
The House Government Reform Committee is examining procedures for vetting applicants with foreign ties.
People
SAIC adds software unit
The purchase of GeoViz.com adds commercial 2-D and 3-D training tools to company's DOD offerings.
Cybersecurity
Clearance process accelerates into high gear
Key personnel officials assure vendors of success in upgrading background investigation procedures.
Cybersecurity
IG slams VA for 'indifference' to laptop theft
The VA inspector general singles out the two top executives for mismanaging the department’s response to the potential loss of 26.5 million records of active and retired military personnel.
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