Modernization
IRS seeks comments on business rules system
The IRS seeks industry comments on a draft statement of work for business rules enterprise management for its Business Systems Modernization program.
Modernization
Pillar offers game plan for federal market
A new storage company has the backing of Oracle Chief Executive Officer Larry Ellison.
People
DHS meets with unions about blocked HR system
DHS and union leaders met to discuss what will happen next to MaxHR, the proposed DHS personnel system that a federal judge has forbidden the department to implement.
Digital Government
Intel to debut faster Centrino in 2006
The new Centrino will feature a dual-core chip that is 31 percent smaller than previous chips.
Modernization
AT&T Networx head ready to go
Henry Beebe is up for the challenge of leading AT&T's bid for the Networx contract.
People
Thomas legislative database to get a facelift
Library of Congress officials say they expect to complete a prototype for a new database search engine for Thomas by the end of the year.
Cybersecurity
CERT: Zotob, esbot not major attacks
Worms’ impact on federal agencies minimal, says analyst with U.S. Computer Emergency Response Team.
Modernization
GSA: Speed up telecom transition planning
Agencies need to take an inventory of the services they have through FTS 2001 to establish a baseline for Networx.
Digital Government
Symantec moves to boost endpoint security
Company to acquire Sygate, developer of endpoint compliance technology.
Modernization
Networx leader to take over Alliant
John Johnson, the GSA official who has spearheaded the development of the Networx contract, will take over leadership of Alliant.
Digital Government
San Francisco launches affordable wireless initiative
The citywide network is also aimed at providing connectivity for city employees and the police and fire departments.
Digital Government
Gates calls for a better science and engineering workforce
The United States has had one of the best systems of higher education in the world, but the Chinese and Indian workforces are gaining ground in education, Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates said today.
Digital Government
Wyoming builds statewide education data system
The proposed system is based on recently developed specifications for sharing school data.
People
OMB reminds agencies to comply with Section 508
The General Services Administration has developed an electronic guide to help agencies comply with Section 508 requirements.
People
Copyright Office draws heat for proposed IE-only rule
The Copyright Office of the Library of Congress has found itself in the middle of some heated online debate about a proposal to limit full use of a new copyright registration Web site to only one browser.
Digital Government
IT no cure-all for prescription errors
Report shows how errors can occur when doctors use automated systems to prescribe medicine.
Modernization