Digital Government

Nyland to lead IBM consulting unit

IBM names John Nyland to be managing partner of IBM's Public Sector Business Consulting Services unit in Bethesda, Md.

Modernization

Avaya, AT&T join for VOIP migration

The alliance combines AT&T's global IP network and network design expertise with Avaya's enterprise IP communications technology.

Modernization

Citrix product gets Common Criteria certification

Presentation Server 4 is a major component of Citrix's Access Suite products.

Digital Government

County competes in software business

Commercial products dominate government information technology so much now that few organizations still develop their own software. But sometimes no commercial product can fill a need.

Digital Government

Bates joins Ciena advisory board

The former FTS commissioner joins three other board members.

Cybersecurity

GSA e-commerce system back online

EOffer, the electronic bid submission system, was taken down after a user found a serious security flaw.

Modernization

GSA will extend FTS 2001 contracts

The agency wants to ensure that agencies have enough time to move from the FTS 2001 contract to Networx.

Digital Government

Mercury races into SOA market through acquisition

Mercury Interactive has signed an agreement to acquire Systinet, a provider of software for the governance and management of service-oriented architecture.

People

GSA takes down eOffer after finding security flaw

Contractors could take over accounts of other companies listed in e-commerce system.

Acquisition

GSA IG reportedly probes companies

The agency has sent subpoenas to approximately 30 companies for records related to their GSA schedule activities, industry sources say.

Digital Government

Report: Federal IT outsourcing to grow

An Input report forecasts annual growth of almost 8 percent by 2010, citing OMB lines of business as a factor.

Digital Government

ITAA board elects Hoover

William Hoover joins the Board of Directors of the Information Technology Association of America's Enterprise Solutions Division.

Digital Government

ManTech to help develop university curriculum

Integrator and Texas State University will collaborate to create computer forensics courses and internship programs.

Digital Government

Contractors grapple with business development

A survey shows that companies use automated tools and organize their efforts differently.

Acquisition

GSA taps FedBid for reverse auctions

The Internet marketplace, which specializes in public-sector acquisition of commercial items, will provide reverse auction services to GSA and other agencies.

People

Customs official joins consulting firm

Joshua Kussman will be vice president of Sentinel HS Group.

People

How to ask the CIO to dance

Strong long-term partnerships always start with the earliest steps

Acquisition

Second draft Alliant RFP expected

GSA officials are reportedly planning to issue a second set of draft RFPs for the long-awaited Alliant contract.

Modernization

Verizon, MCI complete merger

MCI's government organization is now part of a unit called Verizon Business.

Acquisition

AlphaInsight earns another State contract

This pact, combined with one awarded last year, makes the company responsible for the infrastructure and applications of the department's Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations.