Digital Government
Justice XML project gets virtual help desk
Help desk and online knowledge base will enable developers to improve information sharing among justice information technology systems.
People
Carroll appointed as CIO for Ohio
Gov. Bob Taft said Carroll was ideally suited to set strategic directions for information technology operations in the state.
Digital Government
Louisiana to test online bidding application
State officials hope pilot project will make procurement process more accurate.
Digital Government
The Internet is definitely on the curriculum
Nearly 16 million American teenagers have used the Internet at school, which is a 45 percent jump from five years ago, according to a new study.
Cybersecurity
FBI director criticizes companies' code of silence
By not reporting cyberattacks, companies will not only harm themselves, but also the nation, Robert Mueller said.
People
DHS readies IT acquisitions
Agency plans two major buys, one for leading edge solutions, the other for commercial products.
People
Britain outpaces the United States in e-democracy
Electronic tools stimulate citizen interest, involvement -- and accountability.
Digital Government
Former L-3 leader turns to biometrics
LaPenta, who helped build L-3 Communications into an $8 billion defense, homeland security and communications powerhouse, has set his sights on the biometrics industry.
People
EDS to develop U.K. prison app
Under a $68 million contract, integrator will build system to track offenders from arraignment to probation.
Modernization
Arizona set for telecom makeover
Converged network will offer security, VOIP and other features.
Cybersecurity
Better inspections needed for container cargos
Two senators say Customs and Border Protection officials must do a better job of gathering container data from incoming ships.
People
Half of all Americans support a national ID card
Internet survey also finds that most Americans want biometrics used in ID cards, including passports, Social Security cards and driver's licenses.
Digital Government
County adds satellite radio to notification system
Arlington County partners with XM Satellite Radio to broadcast alerts in the Washington, D.C., metro area.
Modernization
NASCIO outlines IT management practices
The National Association of State Chief Information Officers offers advice to states on proven information technology management frameworks.
Digital Government
ACS to buy transit and parking division of Swiss firm
The company leaps into international market through a planned acquisition.
Digital Government
Justice seeks courts automation
Justice office requests information about commercial technology that can automate and integrate state and local criminal courts.
People
CDC awards multi-million dollar contract to BearingPoint
BearingPoint will expand support for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s terrorism preparedness office.
People
Apogen acquired by British defense contractor
QinietiQ is continuing its expansion into the U.S. defense and security market through acquisitions.
People
First responders to get online training
Center for Public Health Preparedness and Disaster Response awards a contract to develop a computer-based version of a first responder training course.
People
Wireless funds go elsewhere
DHS official claims that $60 million targeted for wireless communcations was used on other things.
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