Digital Government
Indiana launches GIS-based application
Businesses can use the Web-based mapping application to search through a database of available properties and buildings statewide.
Digital Government
U.K. lacks support for health IT modernization
High costs, lack of personal consultation and information is eroding support among doctors in the United Kingdom for the country's health IT modernization program.
Digital Government
Viisage and Identix to merge
Transaction will bring together two strong biometrics firms.
People
Air Force buys more wireless networks
Telos will install three more aircraft maintenance systems.
Digital Government
Standard for portable health records is published
Continuity of care standard will make it easier for health providers to know patients' status.
Modernization
NFC IT heads back to New Orleans
National Finance Center director Jerry Lohfink moved back to his New Orleans office this week, but NFC’s data center will remain at its backup location near Philadelphia until a new center is completed in June.<@SM>
Digital Government
Report: Federal IT outsourcing to grow
An Input report forecasts annual growth of almost 8 percent by 2010, citing OMB lines of business as a factor.
People
Industry aids Registered Traveler
Companies that are implementing the voluntary screening program for airline passengers have created a group to advocate for the program.
Digital Government
ITAA board elects Hoover
William Hoover joins the Board of Directors of the Information Technology Association of America's Enterprise Solutions Division.
People
TSA seeks new baggage-screening tech
The Manhattan II program will develop technologies for deployment in and after 2010.
People
IG critical of DOD IT
Reports state that IT security and investment information in DOD databases is inconsistent.
Digital Government
ManTech to help develop university curriculum
Integrator and Texas State University will collaborate to create computer forensics courses and internship programs.
People
Socom seeks Web-based collaboration tools
Command also lists satellite terminals capable of handling broadband data on the battlefield among its unmet technology needs.
Digital Government
Contractors grapple with business development
A survey shows that companies use automated tools and organize their efforts differently.
Digital Government
Report: IRS cuts services to save money
Taxpayer advocate says the agency shifts resources to enforcement, leaves customer services behind.
People
OMB plans guidance for financial management LOB
The Office of Management and Budget will develop performance measures and guidance by the end of March for agencies moving to shared-services providers under the financial management LOB.
Modernization