Modernization

Bush demands spectrum plans

The President wants agencies to develop ways to use technologies dependent on the radio spectrum.

Modernization

911 spreads over IP

A survey shows that the majority of Internet telephony vendors provide 911 service, and the rest plan to do so soon.

People

Gorelick calls for more intell architecture work

Former 9-11 commissioner Jamie Gorelick wants to see more progress on an info architecture for intelligence.

Modernization

IceWeb buys PlanGraphics

Officials say PlanGraphics' GIS technologies complement IceWeb's enterprise software products.

People

Rand proposes analysis method

The nonprofit research firm says terrorism-related information can be found by limiting data at first, then building on it.

Cybersecurity

Groups urge 911 improvements

Existing 911 system is woefully outdated, it cannot use new tech.

People

Kentucky, Army sniff out trouble

Prototype portal will integrate data to monitor chemical depot.

Digital Government

NOAA hires satellite support

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration awarded a three-year contract worth $9.4 million.

People

Students get DHS dollars

The Homeland Security Department awarded 105 college juniors and graduate students studying math, science and engineering full scholarships and stipends to support academic research.

Modernization

iMove looks 'round

The company hopes its 360-degree surveillance camera makes inroads in the intelligence and homeland security field.

People

DHS works on case management

Officials are developing a Web hub with information for law enforcement officers.

Cybersecurity

DHS plots security database

It will let those with clearances visit other facilities with no muss, no fuss and no paper, said DHS' chief security officer.

People

NRC restores Web docs

Files had been removed a week ago because of concerns about national security

Cybersecurity

National security concerns at issue

NRC officials take document library off-line for review and 'scrubbing'

People

DHS lays out five for '05

The Homeland Security Department has a quintet of priorities for 2005.

Modernization

Census checks security with Xacta

The bureau will use the Xacta IA Manager to automate IT risk management and remediation activities.

People

USDA awards animal tracking contract

SI International will build an online system to track and imported live animals and animal products.

People

Intelligence talks continue

Lawmakers are disappointed that a deal on intelligence reform couldn't be reached before Election Day.

People

Protecting industrial controls

Experts released a set of cybersecurity requirements to help critical industries protect their systems.

People

DHS has face ID standard

The Homeland Security Department's biometric facial recognition standard will be used for items such as passports and other travel documents.