Digital Government
Savvis launches federal spinoff
Savvis, a global provider of information technology utility services, is creating a separate company to concentrate on the federal government market.
Digital Government
CSC claims $575 million in unannounced deals
Company reveals 97 contracts that it had not previously noted, most with DOD.
People
OPM taps State agency as newest E-Training service provider
The Office of Personnel Management has added the State Department’s Foreign Service Institute to its E-Training faculty.
Digital Government
Senate passes pandemic bill to help developing countries
The legislation calls for training and ways to monitor potential bioterrorism threats or pandemic outbreaks.
People
IG: DHS CIO is not a member of senior management
The latest IG report states that the DHS CIO is not well-positioned to integrate the department’s information technology.
People
Mass. CIO resigns under fire
Peter Quinn has resigned effective Jan. 12 after earlier this year proposing the state end its reliance on Microsoft's proprietary Office software.
Digital Government
ITAA's Miller may seek Senate seat
Harris Miller, president of ITAA, is considering running for the Senate next year against Va. Republican incumbent George Allen.
Acquisition
Study: Contractors fail to use free government resources
Many businesses are missing out on important tools that could provide them with valuable information and access to the government marketplace, it states.
People
DHS seeks comment on Safecom survey
The department will identify specific projects to improve emergency communications based on the public’s perception of the state of interoperable communications.
People
Pilots resist FAA rule on cabin surveillance
The proposed rule would require airlines to install equipment in airplane cockpits for monitoring suspicious cabin behavior.
Digital Government
PSC elects 2006 officers
The chairman, vice chairman and treasurer will serve second terms.
Digital Government
E-prescribing standards update is recommended
Committee urges HHS to update Script standards physicians use to send prescriptions to pharmacies.
Digital Government
AT&T launches 'CNN for security geeks'
AT&T has developed a 24-hour Webcast modeled after TV news programs to provide its customers with information about cybersecurity threats.
Digital Government
Vendor offers diagramming tool for the masses
Even the less artistic can use ConceptDraw V to create flow charts, network diagrams, organization charts, site maps, building plans and more.
Digital Government
OMB seeks comments on guidance policy
OMB looking for public input before updating its bulletin on the best ways to implement regulatory policies in agencies.
People
Senate confirms new USCIS chief
Emilio Gonzalez was confirmed as the new director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services at the Homeland Security Department.
People