Cybersecurity
DHS' financial system consolidation needs better oversight, officials say
DHS' financial system consolidation program has progressed but still relies too much on contractors, GAO officials say.
People
Panel seeks Rx for secure health data exchange
A workgroup hears about the problems in implementing common standards for an electronic health care data exchange.
Cybersecurity
DHS' critical infrastructure plan not cyber-secure, GAO says
The Homeland Security Department should reassess its program for working with agencies and industry to secure critical infrastructure from cyber vulnerabilities, GAO says.
People
Disease surveillance through a murky crystal ball
Critics say too many systems are collecting data on disease outbreaks with little coordination among them.
People
CDC expands flu-tracking efforts
The H1N1 swine flu virus has created an urgent need for public health authorities to track where and how quickly the illness is spreading.
Digital Government
Will Google's Android 2 be a smart-phone spoiler?
The release of the Motorola Droid by Verizon Wireless has many reviewers touting it as the biggest threat yet to the popular Apple iPhone. Many observers also believe that the once written-off Android could outsell devices based on the BlackBerry, Microsoft Windows Mobile and Palm Pre platforms.
Digital Government
DISA ordered to contribute to geospatial intelligence suite
Federal Computer Week
Digital Government
Hill grills DHS over delay in consolidating financial systems
Risks in the 'monumental task' to create one network include relying heavily on contractors to define and deploy the system, GAO reports.
Digital Government
Compact field system keeps commanders plugged in without weighing them down
Small enough to fit in two rugged suitcases, communications setup connects to range of Defense and coalition networks.
Digital Government
5 signs procurement is ready for a revolution
Conditions are ripe for contracting shops to significantly change the way they do business.
Acquisition