People
Identix contract reaffirmed
Company officials say they will provide biometrics systems and services to DHS following the dismissal of a rival's protest.
People
GAO: Homeland Security reviews IT slowly
The Homeland Security Department has problems reviewing major IT projects in a timely manner, according to a General Accounting Office report.
People
Democrats push for more homeland security, first responder funds
A new research report says DHS already issued $6.9 billion in grants for those areas for fiscal 2004.
People
States slow DHS grant disbursement
An inspector general's report concludes that delays in getting money to local agencies are largely at the state level.
People
HSARPA looks for 'situational awareness'
The Homeland Security Advanced Research Projects Agency wants to develop technology so local and regional officials have a common operating picture.
People
Governors get secure DHS lines
By month's end, Homeland Security officials will be able to have secure conversations with all state and territorial governors.
Modernization
States team up for buying
At least eight states have signed on to a cooperative purchasing contract for public safety communications services and equipment.
People
Agencies use Roam Secure for emergency messages
The company's RSAN can send e-mail and text messages to thousands of computing and wireless devices instantly.
People
Bill would fund U.S.-Israel R&D
Bipartisan House legislation would create a fund for homeland security research by American and Israeli companies.
People
Byrd asks GAO to check out chemical plant protection
Sen. Robert Byrd asked the General Accounting Office to see how much companies have spent on physical protection of critical infrastructures in recent years.
Digital Government
Firms team up for homeland security
Northrop Grumman and Information Builders announced a partnership for homeland security opportunities.
People
DHS backs incident plan
The National Incident Management System establishes a framework to guide first responders from different jurisdictions working together on major disasters.
People
DHS sets detector standards
The Homeland Security Department adopted its first radiological and nuclear detector standards.
Modernization
Laws, other hurdles hinder telehealth
The Commerce Department says teleheath faces barriers to further adoption.
People
Parties differ on homeland security
Democrats say there are gaps in homeland security. Republicans say improvements have been made.
People
Analysis skill needed, experts say
State and local agencies are unable to analyze information related to homeland security, said panelists at an AFCEA conference.
Acquisition
Four win Immigration BPA
CSC, IBM, EDS and Lockheed are on the blanket purchase agreement for the Immigration bureau's IT modernization program.
People
Arizona, New Mexico collaborate on homeland security
Their governors signed a five-year pact to share information.
Modernization
Oregon city builds P2P network
Medford is deploying an IP-based broadband network for first responders and other government agencies.
People
DHS awards contract for HR
Orizon will get $1.2 million contract to help design a human capital strategic plan for the Department of Homeland Security.
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