Modernization
FCC approves merger of SBC, AT&T
The commission also approved the union of Verizon and MCI, but both pending mergers are subject to restrictions.
Modernization
CACI adds Rivermine as partner
The integrator will market Rivermine's telecommunications expense management software to federal clients.
Modernization
AT&T names small, midsize Networx partners
More than 40 information technology companies will support AT&T Government Solutions if it wins a spot on the Networx contract.
Digital Government
SRA takes on new protg
CDS2, a woman-owned 8(a) firm, already subcontracts to the integrator on DOD and DHS projects.
Digital Government
Walker: America needs a strategic plan
Panel members at the Executive Leadership Conference say there is a need for governmentwide enterprise architecture plan.
People
The times they are a-changing
The role of government and taxpayer expectations are changing, experts say.
Acquisition
Panel: Manage acquisition, not just procurement
Procurement reform has been successful at making it easier for agencies to buy the goods and services they need, but efforts to improve the process have often missed the bigger picture.
Acquisition
OFPP to study interagency contracting
The Office of Federal Procurement Policy will make interagency contracting a key issue in 2006, along with strategic sourcing, said Robert Burton, OFPP's associate administrator.
People
E-voting machines are not always secure
Although electronic voting machines have become a regular feature at the ballot box, a growing number of critics have raised concerns about the machines' security, reliability and accuracy.
People
Defense transformation requires new view
Thinking about DOD as a corporation is the wrong approach, the deputy undersecretary of Defense for business transformation said.
Digital Government
What a difference six months could make
Fluctuating industry could complicate Networx award process
Digital Government
Suss Consulting adds 2 executives
The firm wants to broaden its information technology consulting capabilities.
Cybersecurity
GSA pursuing anti-virus deals
The agency plans to soon expand the SmartBuy program to include McAfee, Sophos and Trend Micro.
Modernization
GSA picks local official to oversee Alliant effort
Tom Howder will lead a local team developing the Alliant governmentwide acquisition contract for information technology products and services.
Acquisition
Performance contracts gain ground
Although agencies are becoming more comfortable with them, developing performance measures and service-level agreements remains challenging.
Digital Government
FEMA renews AT&T contract
Under the $8.9 million contract, the company will continue operating the agency's National Network Operations Center.
People
GEIA predicts subdued federal IT market growth
Association predicts 2.9 percent growth rate, lower than the 3.6 percent growth in last year's market forecast.
Digital Government
Juniper buys Acorn
Acorn develops technologies to connect legacy time-division multiplexing applications across IP-based networks.
Modernization
Cisco launches interoperable communications system
The IP Interoperability and Collaboration System uses IP to allow radios to interoperate with one another and with other IP-based devices.
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