People
Report: Government Web sites need uniformity
“State and Federal E-Government in the United States” ranks FirstGov as the top federal site.
Cybersecurity
CDW-G networks Calif. library district
The company is using Cisco Systems-based technology to boost citizen services while ensuring security.
People
FirstGov, USDA portals rank as top government sites
Web sites operated by the General Services Administration and the Agriculture Department topped a recent Brown University analysis.<@SM>
Cybersecurity
CEO: Feds must adapt to new style of cyberwarfare
Rampant viruses and worms are quickly giving way to more targeted -- and more damaging -- attacks, says Symantec exec John Thompson.
People
Air Force awards $4.8M contract to BPC
The company will provide management, supervision and personnel for the Air Combat Command’s Air Operations Squadron Mission Control Center at Langley Air Force Base, Va.
Modernization
Army to replace batteries in 150,000 Dell laptop PCs
Dell is already identifying first priority replacements to ensure that deployed soldiers get replacements as quickly as possible, an Army official said.
Cybersecurity
Miami DOT reports another stolen laptop
It is unclear if the computer contained sensitive personal information or if its contents were encrypted.
Modernization
McAfee wins Air Force task order
The Air Force will use McAfee’s intrusion-prevention system and security manager appliances to protect its worldwide nonclassified and classified networks.
Modernization
DataPath announces exec moves
The company has added to and promoted members of its corporate management team.
Cybersecurity
Industry coalition aims to clarify ID technology
The group feels too many government workers are confused about technologies such as RFID tags and contactless chips.
People
Nasdaq notifies GTSI of possible delisting
In other news, the company promoted its vice president of finance and corporate controller to senior vice president of finance and chief financial officer.
People
Combat Communications Squadron to move to Guam
Based in South Korea, the squadron is responsible for rapid mobile communications deployment for wartime contingencies or natural disasters in the entire Korea area of operations.
People
DISA names spectrum office director
Paige Atkins worked at DOD's Joint Spectrum Center as chief of the Aerospace Systems Division from 1988 to 1997.
People
DHS awards EAGLE contracts
A department spokesman could not confirm who the winners are or how many have been awarded contracts.
Cybersecurity
New information culture needed to fight the 'long war'
The commander of the U.S. Joint Forces Command urges the military to jettison its longstanding concepts regarding information ownership and adapt information technology systems that meet the new threats posed by terrorism.
People
Survey to gauge e-gov services
GSA wants to know what the government uses to offer services to people, which methods users prefer and how agencies can improve.
Acquisition
Va. zooms in on traffic congestion
The state's Department of Transportation will deploy surveillance cameras to manage traffic in the McLean area of Fairfax County.
Cybersecurity
Unisys offers reward for stolen desktop PC
Unisys, the VA and the FBI have announced a reward of as much as $50,000 for information leading to the recovery of the desktop computer stolen Aug. 7.
People
Vice chief of staff: Air Force needs newer planes
Gen. John Corley tells an Air Force conference that aging aircraft, space assets and infrastructure present a huge problem for the current and future Air Force.
Modernization