Digital Government
DOJ expands Altiris relationship
The Justice Department has increased the number of licenses it holds for software that automates security compliance processes.
Modernization
GAO to DOD: Good first step on business architecture
The Defense Department has met or has partially met five of six congressional mandates to improve its business systems modernization efforts, according to the Government Accountability Office.<@SM>
Digital Government
Shelton to return to old GSA post
Marty Wagner will take over as acting FAS commissioner Dec. 21.
Digital Government
HP, Redback create VPN management solution
Technology will manage Multiprotocol Label Switching Virtual Private Networks.
People
GAO, DOD differ on biz architecture
The agencies debate the status of the military’s current architecture.
Modernization
CIO Council sends Data Reference Model to OMB for final approval
The CIO Council delivered Version 2.0 of the Federal Enterprise Architecture’s Data Reference Model to the Office of Management and Budget last week for final approval.<@SM>
Cybersecurity
GAO: Little federal data on "offshoring" of services
Watchdog agency says more information needed to assess impact of "offshoring" services on the U.S. economy.
Modernization
BlueCat offers help with network chores
The Proteus appliance is designed to streamline and centralize many time-consuming but vital administrative tasks for IP-based networks.
Modernization
Northrop Grumman wins video-teleconferencing deal
The company and eight sub-contractors will upgrade the military’s digital network system to IP.
Acquisition
SBA sued over protest documents
The American Small Business League has filed suit against the SBA for the agency's alleged failure to provide documents pertaining to contracting protests.
People
Veterans refill prescriptions online
A new HealtheVet service makes it easier for veterans to refill prescription drugs without a trip to the drug store.
People
CDC to track quarantined people
The agency plans to use a secure, Web-based system to track people when they are isolated or quarantined as part of an effort to control the spread of infectious diseases.
People
Labor seeks a vendor to host GovBenefits portals
The Labor Department is looking for offers to host Web sites and components related to its GovBenefits program.
Digital Government
CDC plans flight e-tracking
CDC plans to collect data on 600 million airline passengers a year to help fight pandemics.
Digital Government
SI hires HR exec
Lee Stratton, formerly of GE, will lead SI's recruiting and employee retention activities.
Cybersecurity