People
Army tech could analyze soldiers' mental state
The augmented cognition system would prevent information overload based on a soldier's brain activity, heart rate and other factors.
Digital Government
GSA seeks feedback on procedures
The chief acquisition officer wants more responses on proposals.
Modernization
Network Chemistry extends government reach
The company's RFprotect product line will be available through SonicWall's channel partners.
Modernization
GSA will extend FTS 2001 contracts
The agency wants to ensure that agencies have enough time to move from the FTS 2001 contract to Networx.
Cybersecurity
NIST updates cryptographic guidelines
The revised edition contains all cryptographic standards and recommendations that are binding on federal agencies.
Modernization
DHS, State plan new IT for borders
The departments' three-part strategy will create a new ID card, improve passenger screening programs and use IT to make visitors feel more comfortable.
Digital Government
ITS takes Leads
The acquisition is the second in two months for the IT services company.
Modernization
Justice financial systems to be consolidated by IBM
Under the United Financial Management System contract, which has one base year and six one-year options, the company will combine six separate systems into one.<@SM><@SM><@SM><@SM>
Digital Government
Input: GSA IT budget will grow through 2010
An analyst disagrees with some of the report, however.
Modernization
Alaska nears completion of Citrix deployment
The network technology for the Corrections Department allows remote employees to get better access to documents.
People
EDS creates new government position
Kevin McFarling, a 20-year veteran of the company, was named president of service delivery for government business.
People
In new position, NARA’s Cahoon will tout e-records
The National Archives and Records Administration has promoted Reynolds Cahoon, the agency’s CIO for the past 10 years, to take a new position promoting and educating other agencies about using electronic records.<@SM>
Digital Government
Health IT advisers: Get initiatives moving
American Health Information Community members press HHS to deliver more.
Digital Government
Unisys to manage New Zealand vehicle, driver data
The company awarded a seven-year outsourcing deal to provide information technology and infrastructure services for two databases.
People
Senators push for preparedness training
The National Homeland Security Academy would be modeled on the Defense Department's war colleges.
Modernization
OMB to enforce records management
Federal officials have expanded the federal enterprise architecture program by adding a large-scale records management initiative.
Digital Government
Health IT should include long-term care, coalition says
A report from a coalition of 14 organizations asks that long-term care be considered at each step of a national health information network’s development.
People