People
E-gov grades drop for six agencies
Six agencies regressed according to the latest report card on the President's Management Agenda initiatives.
Digital Government
USDA bill provides $33.4M for animal ID
The bill, passed last week, also put tight restrictions on the department's acquisition of new information technology systems.
Digital Government
Oracle/Siebel deal gets Justice nod
The Justice Department has approved Oracle’s pending acquisition of Siebel Systems.
People
Some agencies slip on PMA scorecard
Six agencies stumbled in the e-government portion of the latest President’s Management Agenda <a href=http://www.whitehouse.gov/results/agenda/scorecard.html>scorecard</a>, with three of them dropping from the highest rating of green.
Modernization
Treasury delays TCE deadline
Treasury delayed deadline for controversial telecom contract for two weeks, until Dec. 1.
Digital Government
Viisage to acquire fingerprint-screening company
The company's acquisition of Integrated Biometric Technology is the first since L-1 Investment Partners agreed to invest $100 million in Viisage.
Cybersecurity
CipherTrust guards against data leaks
Its IronNet device monitors instant messaging, blogs, e-mail and other outgoing traffic for possible violations of data policies.
Digital Government
GSA pushes for budget merge
Congress has still not approved merging the agency's general supply fund and information technology fund.
People
DOD to hold security stand-down
The one-day event will strengthen and call awareness to information assurance.
Digital Government
Input: IT spending on state, local tax systems to rise
State and local jurisdictions are more focused on financial management and on projects to improve financial performance, the report indicates.
Modernization
TippingPoint unveils integrated security solution
New product combines intrusion-prevention technology, a firewall and an IP-based VPN.
People
New border security bill focuses on tech
The proposal calls for better surveillance of land and maritime borders through unmanned aerial vehicles, sensors, cameras, satellites and radar coverage.
People
ICE and CBP merger talk gets contentious
Homeland Security Department policy official says a merger of the two bureaus would come at a staggering cost.
People
First Source RFP due by Nov. 18
DHS will accept submissions until Dec. 19 and award contracts in February 2006, according to an department official.
Modernization
IT groups create critical infrastructure council
The IT Sector Coordinating Council will serve as a focal point for critical infrastructure protection collaboration and information sharing.
Cybersecurity