Digital Government
Former Oracle exec takes reins at Corda
John Purvis will steer data visualization company, while its founder moves to a more technology-oriented role.
People
Auditors say help desks lack metrics
Customer service centers, most of which are contractor-operated, do not specify accuracy as a contract performance metric or as a major focus of oversight.
Modernization
DISA orders AT&T circuits
Domestic circuits provide the backbone for the network that serves warfighters in combat zones.
Acquisition
Input warns of flat IT market
A company official cites OMB initiatives and politics as contributing factors.
Modernization
Apriva licenses FIPS-certified module for Feds
Arrangement with Certicom allows company to speed delivery of its secure wireless messaging products to government customers.
Cybersecurity
Security system checks take too long, experts say
Current certification and accreditation processes for federal information systems don’t reflect the modern network environment, a panel said today.
Digital Government
Eagle Broadband gets new distributor for emergency system
First responders are part of the target market for the Alpha Emergency Communications System.
Modernization
iSCSI bridges the storage gap
The lower-cost Fibre Channel alternative can help small-to-midsize offices consolidate storage.
Cybersecurity
Video surveillance gets smart
Integrated systems are evolving from mere watchers to security enforcers.
Modernization
Auditors warn FBI not to repeat mistakes
CIO says funding for all IT modernization needs is lacking
Cybersecurity
Union decries IRS for security weaknesses
The National Treasury Employees Union’s president today criticized the Internal Revenue Service for having weak information security controls.
People
Intercepts
Joint Staff to get first woman C4 director; Hacker warning note: Don’t mess with MDA; The vanishing IG report; The Army network vision thing.
People
Navy extends NMCI pact
The $3.1 billion contract extension locks in 15 percent seat price reduction.
People
ManTech wins $114M Army task order
ManTech International won an Army task order to support countermeasures for improvised explosive devices.
Digital Government
Louisiana invests in immersive technology
State backs high-performance computing facility to attract wide range of industries
People
GSA defines its challenges
Embattled agency officials maintain that changes will strengthen GSA
People
USGS lifts suspension on A-76 jobs competition
The controversy will not impede the agency’s plans to consolidate electronic-mapping functions.
Digital Government
Anti-terrorism agencies get lowest grades
Davis chastises federal agencies for shortsighted attitudes toward FISMA
People