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Navy names Robert Carey as new CIO
The former deputy CIO will take over in early 2007 after he returns from active duty in Iraq.
Digital Government
USPTO, European counterpart set up e-exchange
Officials say the electronic service will expedite the patenting process for applicants seeking global patents.
Cybersecurity
DHS awards Raytheon emergency air route contract
The Advanced Route Evaluation System assesses aircraft type, fuel loads and flight routes, and creates models that simulate the relative vulnerability to terrorist activity.
People
IAC to inaugurate small-business conference
The Growing Business Conference is expected to bring together government and industry executives to promote small-businesses participation in the government IT marketplace.
People
Army issues draft RFP for $925M program management contract
The Program Management Support Services-2 contract vehicle will be used to assist PEO-EIS with various tasks in its 42 program offices.
Modernization
GTSI completes Prometheus installation for Navy
The $15 million secure system for the Navy Cyber Defense Operations Command is designed to defend the service's networks against intrusion and compromise.
Modernization
U.S. election system suffers from lack of planning
An analysis of last month’s general election turned up few catastrophes but revealed a pattern of frequent problems caused by poor planning, inadequate training and technology glitches.
People
DHS taps Aviel Systems for services contracts
The contracts for work with the department's Office of Procurement Operations and Immigration and Customs Enforcement divisions are worth $4.1 million.
People
Marines award $45.6M deal to meet needs in Iraq
General Dynamics won the contract to deliver 150 tactical data systems to Marines in Iraq.
Cybersecurity
Taxpayers shy from sharing info online
But they are comfortable with shopping via the Internet, a new survey found.
People
Acquisition Solutions hires 3 execs
The trio will work to expand the company's ability to advise federal agencies on strategy formulation and organizational transformation.
People
Navy drops ban on commercial WLANs
The policy, which was not publicly distributed, also permits the use of WiMax and Bluetooth gear encrypted with AES.
People
FBI system to check gun buyers misfires
The National Instant Criminal Background Check System crashed several times earlier this week.
People
DISA won't pursue I-Assure follow-on
The agency says a variety of alternative contract vehicles can fill DOD's information assurance requirements.
Cybersecurity
DISA awards $7.2 million PKI test contract
Tangible Software will also evaluate Common Access Cards under the two-year agreement.
People