People
Army issues RFP for computer buy
The service will award at least six contracts for the Army Desktop and Mobile Computing-2 program.
People
Social Security e-claims system still has issues: GAO
The Social Security Administration has met its schedule to implement an electronic disability claim processing system, but the agency still needs to improve it and resolve some operational issues, according to the Government Accountability Office.
Digital Government
Companies join forces to take state business
CGI-AMS and Versata team to compete for unemployment benefits modernization contracts from state governments.
People
GEIA predicts subdued federal IT market growth
Association predicts 2.9 percent growth rate, lower than the 3.6 percent growth in last year's market forecast.
People
OMB preparing to open shop for IT security LOB
The Office of Management and Budget hopes to begin setting up several lines of business for IT security in the next fiscal year, with the selection of the first centers of excellence.
Digital Government
GAO: Agencies face collaboration barriers
Agencies face several barriers to collaboration, such as competing missions, incompatible systems and concerns over turf and resources.
Digital Government
Juniper buys Acorn
Acorn develops technologies to connect legacy time-division multiplexing applications across IP-based networks.
People
GAO: SSA is rushing disability claims system rollout
SSA is installing a nationwide electronic disability claims system without testing it end-to-end, government watchdog organization says.
Modernization
Cisco launches interoperable communications system
The IP Interoperability and Collaboration System uses IP to allow radios to interoperate with one another and with other IP-based devices.
Modernization
Treasury reopens bidding for TCE
Treasury, reversing its earlier stance, has decided to rebid its controversial Treasury Communications Enterprise contract.
Digital Government
Aruba offers mobile access to enterprise nets
Mobile Edge gives users access to their organization's enterprise network from anywhere, according to the product announcement.
Cybersecurity
Appeals court shelves shutdown of Interior computers
An injunction, issued Oct. 20, blocked the use of any systems with access to Indian trust fund data.
People
New Zealand preps pandemic flu plans
Continuity plan covers critical infrastructure, such as telecommunications, transportation, electricity, water, sewage and natural gas and petroleum.
People
ManTech gets Navy contract
Integrator gets a new deal to provide engineering and management services, which joins an existing contract for modeling, simulation and tactical training applications.
People
Unisys accused of overbilling TSA
Unisys is responding to allegations that it overbilled the government for as much as 171,000 labor hours.
Digital Government
Consulting firm opens EA center
Thomas & Herbert creates forum for agency officials, industry personnel and others to meet and discuss critical issues related to architecture.
People
Australia hosts international e-health conference
Representatives from several countries seek common ground among e-health systems at defense and veterans affairs departments.
People
Bush names DHS’ first undersecretary for preparedness
If approved, George Foresman would have a $4 billion budget to create a Preparedness Directorate at the department.
People