Modernization
DOD delivers BEA Version 3.1 to Congress
The Defense Department will meet its second congressionally imposed deadline today when it hand-delivers the latest iteration of its business enterprise architecture and enterprise transition plan to several congressional Defense committees.<@SM>
Modernization
National Guard chooses Perceptive document software
ImageNow will provide access to documents and data security in support of the bureau's medical readiness initiative.
Acquisition
GSA seeks comment on procurement data privacy
Agency wants to understand concerns about the security of the contracting data stored in the computer system.
People
Legislation would increase port security
Lawmakers have introduced a bipartisan bill to increase container inspection, improve funding for some ports and apply closer scrutiny to port employees with access to secure areas.
Modernization
N.Y. counties turn to Salient to boost efficiency
The state's Association of Counties is pushing the company's software to help county officials gauge their performance.
Acquisition
Texas brokers e-mail deal with IBM
State agencies, local governments and the education community have the option to select Lotus Notes, Microsoft Outlook and Web e-mail based on a per-user rate.
Digital Government
Treasury bureau takes pragmatic approach to IT support
Pragmatics won a $76 million contract for information technology support of the Bank Supervisory Systems.
People
Congress crafts new research agency for Energy
Lawmakers are developing a new research agency within the Energy Department to deal with eliminating U.S. dependence on foreign oil.
People
DHS adds brainpower to intelligence centers
Agency puts its own analysts at centers established by local authorities to facilitate communication and coordination between levels of government.
Modernization
IPv6: Where's the return on investment?
Even if there is no immediate return on investment, agencies must reprioritize funds to make the transition to IPv6, experts say.
People
Software provider adds execs
Synchris, which provides software for contractors, has added two vice presidents to oversee product management and marketing.
Digital Government
California awards HR project to BearingPoint
Contract calls for firm to implement a new payroll and personnel system, replacing an antiquated legacy installation.
Modernization
Panel: Feds can spur use of interoperability standards
The government can help industry vendors understand the cross-disciplinary nature of interoperability efforts, experts say.
People
DISA pins workforce hopes on telework
One of the ways DISA hopes to retain people is by allowing them to work from remote locations rather than having to be on-site
Modernization
DISA picks AT&T for defense network
AT&T will supply circuits and manage network bandwidth for the Defense Information Systems Network under the three-year contract.
Digital Government
Health IT standards work continues
A new work group plans to recommend a standard for allergy data.
People
Two senators want more money for first responders
Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid and Sen. Joe Lieberman want to restore proposed funding and add billions of dollars to next year’s budget.
Digital Government