Modernization

State taps CSC for IT services

Contract, potentially worth $160 million, will provide computer and telecom services

Digital Government

IRS modernization scrutinized

Managing program risks and results are essential, panel tells joint committee

People

Panel OKs more 2002 IT spending

House Appropriations Committee took a step last week toward approving a $29.4 billion supplemental spending package

People

State's 'Tracker' system follows weapons trail

Computer systems are being used to track nuclear components and other deadly materials in real time

Digital Government

IT outlook: Partnerships are key

Bush administration seeks better partnerships and to save money while it enhances technology already in the system

People

The voice of experience

Having worked on both sides of the desk, Renny DiPentima knows that it's tough for vendors to make an impression on federal CIOs

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Customs to launch modernization portal

The Customs Service plans to test a new Web portal in October that will serve as the foundation of its modernization program

People

Lawmakers debate 'e-Congress'

Lawmakers explored the idea of creating a virtual Congress that could operate in the event of a crippling terrorist attack or disaster

People

Take a number and get in line

IT companies peddling homeland security solutions find a crowd outside CIOs' doors

People

Importers sought for ACE test

Customs is poised to launch the first test of its modernization program, involving a Web-based account portal

People

Lawmakers debate 'e-Congress'

House committee begins exploring the idea of creating a virtual Congress that could operate in the event of a disaster

Digital Government

IT spending in health care grows

Federal spending for information technology in the health care sector is expected to grow by steadily

People

Smart building IDs gaining support

Officials support using a combination of biometric technology and smart cards to identify every employee entering a federal building

People

Feds back biometrics, smart cards

Officials back a combination of biometrics and smart cards to identify every worker entering a federal building

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IRS adds call center services

The IRS awarded a $150 million follow-on contract to Aspect Communications for contact center services

Digital Government

State Department tests online collaboration

InfoWorkSpace deployed in pilot program

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Picking up the pace at the border

The Customs Service plans to enlist companies' help in border security in exchange for processing imports more quickly

People

Senate OKs border booster

The Senate passed legislation that would tighten security at U.S. borders by using biometrics and other high-tech tools

Digital Government

Prognosis good for health IT spending

Federal spending for IT in the health care sector is expected to grow by 5.5 percent over the next five years

People

Senate passes border tech bill

The Senate passes major legislation that would tighten border security with biometrics and other high-tech tools