Digital Government
Schools choose Meru for wireless
Meru Networks has landed deals with more than 70 educational institutions to provide wireless local-area network infrastructure.
People
Users' e-gov wish lists shift in new satisfaction index
The E-Government Satisfaction Index shows stagnant contentment level overall, but the elements users find important on government Web sites have changed.
Cybersecurity
DHS cites need for biometric exchange standards
An official says the war in Iraq has created a practical need for biometric exchange standards for use by the Homeland Security and Defense departments.
People
CBO: Buying circuits could save DISA billions
Opting to buy circuits rather than lease them under the DATS contract makes more financial sense as bandwidth requirements increase, a Congressional Budget Office report states.
People
Justice awards Keane new IT task order
It calls for Keane and its partners to provide IT support services to Justice's Office of Community Oriented Policing Services Management System.
Cybersecurity
Survey: Partnerships increase security risks
Three-quarters of businesses and government agencies said they believe having partners increases the chances of an information security breach, but less than 50 percent said they evaluate their partners’ security.
People
GSA, OMB issue guidance on financial management
Agencies now have official performance measures and other information to use in making the move to the line-of-business initiative.
Cybersecurity
IRS makes borrowing, lending less taxing
A new express service will enable the IRS to sent electronic tax transcripts to mortgage firms.
People
Wounded vets' training center gets software
WebSurveyor, provider of online survey software, donated $50,000 to help virtually train wounded soldiers.
Cybersecurity
DHS names ITAA exec as cybersecurity chief
Chertoff appoints Gregory Garcia, former vice president for information security policy and programs at ITAA, to fill the long-vacant post.
People
Editorial: Retention tension
The Homeland Security Department's inability to keep key leaders is a sign that, five years after the terrorist attacks, DHS is an agency without a clear direction or focus.
People
Intercepts
Air Force band outdoes Marine band online; Not-ready-for-prime-time radio program; $11 billion legacy radio bill; What’s an FCS without JTRS?
People
Domestic Army, National Guard units lack radios
Although the Guard is short 20,000 SINCGARS radios, funding for the system has been slashed.
People
IBM to lead U.S., U.K. military technology consortium
The International Technology Alliance brings together 25 government, industry and academic partners from both sides of the Atlantic.
People
GSA names deputy chief of staff
Kimberly Douglass worked for five years with the White House Management Office, most recently as director.
People
Army secretary encourages job shifts
Francis Harvey plans to offer civilian employees and leaders the same changes in duty stations and jobs available to uniformed personnel and leaders.
Modernization
Tips for teamwork in an online world
Groups discover how collaboration software can boost productivity if used properly
Acquisition