Digital Government
8 Microsoft products get EAL 4+ certification
Common Criteria certification is essential for companies that want federal contracts that include handling classified information.
Digital Government
Houston plans major ERP project
City will use SAP software to help employees cope with planned and unplanned services.
Digital Government
Public health groups get grants for exchange participation
Foundation aims to help state and local agencies become part of health information exchanges.
Digital Government
Michigan county deploys public alert system
Wayne County's system enables communications interoperability and sends emergency alerts via a wide array of electronic devices and systems.
Digital Government
General Dynamics to buy Anteon
Officials cited synergies between Anteon and General Dynamics’ Information Systems and Technology group.
People
Matthews resigns as Transportation CIO
The Transportation Department CIO plans to return to Lockheed Martin, where he worked for 17 years before three-year stint in government.
Modernization
PKI for the NIPRNET?
CIOs at major DOD commands prefer it over user names and passwords.
People
Senate committee OKs national alert bill
The proposed legislation would also create a national tsunami warning system.
Digital Government
WebMethods gets Common Criteria certification
The company's enterprise application integration software receives security stamp of approval.
Cybersecurity
ManTech Nabs $10.5 million TSA Contract
Company will provide analytical services to help TSA evaluate non-U.S. citizens' requests for flight instruction in the United States.
Cybersecurity
GSA gears up for HSPD 12 buys
Companies have until Jan. 9, 2006, to submit information about components of a security identity card system.
Cybersecurity
Feds get D+ on 2005 cybersecurity
The federal government earned a barely passing grade in enacting meaningful improvements in cybersecurity during the past year.
People
Pacom wants more flexible NMCI
The command's CIO wants the intranet to support users outside the Navy and Marine Corps.
Digital Government
Insurers tout efforts to promote health IT
Health insurance companies advocate using IT to improve patient care and minimize cost increases, a new report from the industry’s trade association states.
Digital Government
Travel cards to require credit checks
A new policy states that credit checks will help ensure that employees use federal travel cards responsibly.
Modernization
Citizens warm to fed Web sites
The ACSI aggregate e-government satisfaction score for 2005 was 2.5 percent higher than a year ago.
People