Cybersecurity
Better intell, info sharing top transportation security wish lists
Four top federal officials say they want technologies that can help decision-making at high-volume areas such as ports and border crossings.
Digital Government
Bush calls for $7.1B to prepare for bird flu
He unveiled a national plan and asked all 50 states to develop localized plans, but critics say states do not have enough funding.
People
Inxight Software gets DIA deal
The military will use the company’s products to process intelligence.
Acquisition
Kelman: An open letter to 1102s
It's a tough time for contracting officers, but innovation is needed more than ever
People
Intercepts
Dollar here, dollar there. The incredible Marine Corps tactical radio shortfall. JTRS update: Not really one. No vouchers for radios.
People
GAO denies AKO protests
Last week, the Government Accountability Office denied the protests of CherryRoad Technologies and EDS regarding the award of the Army Knowledge Online (AKO) Enterprise Services contract in July to an industry team led by Lockheed Martin.
People
Assistive tech could aid aging fed workers
Federal agencies will rely on assistive technologies to accommodate the needs of an aging federal workforce, according to policy experts who say that more government employees will soon be working beyond the age of 65.
Acquisition
Panel: Manage acquisition, not just procurement
Procurement reform has been successful at making it easier for agencies to buy the goods and services they need, but efforts to improve the process have often missed the bigger picture.
Digital Government
Editorial: Winged migration
The recent appearance of avian flu in Eastern Europe is no cause for panic, but it provides a good impetus for better preparation.
People
SAP protests Air Force logistics contract
The company said the service did not pick best value in choosing Oracle for a new logistics system.
People
Army's online portal could be extended across DOD
DISA wants all services to have access to AKO
People
Army tweaked comm system for disaster relief
Battle-tested Joint Network Node pressed into action following Katrina
People
IT security LOB strives for standards, consistency among agencies
To achieve the Office of Management and Budget’s goal of certifying and accrediting at least 90 percent of all federal systems, agencies likely will have to wait until the IT security Line of Business consolidation effort kicks into high gear.
Digital Government
Welles: Win some, lose some
Retirees get an income boost that beats the pay increase for active employees
People
Air Force gets antispam guard
Software marks the first deal under DOD’s new enterprise agreement with Symantec.
Acquisition