Acquisition
JBoss certifies first integrator partner
JBoss has chosen AEM Corp. as its first certified systems integrator.
People
EPA lays out competitive sourcing details
Agency earmarks 10 job functions that might increase competitive sourcing to 200 positions a year through 2008.
Digital Government
Why a national health care ID isn’t worth the fight
A conversation with the Markle Foundation's Carol Diamond about patient identifiers and the development of a national health information network.
Modernization
IT reliability at stake during NASA launch
Silicon Graphics Inc. and Nortel PEC equipment are vital components of the Discovery shuttle's mission.
Modernization
OPM awards 50 contracts for e-training
Office of Personnel Management officials created the GoLearn program to offer federal employees a wide range of Web-based courses.
Modernization
Census counts on handhelds to cut field data-gathering costs
The Census Bureau’s plan to use handheld computers during the 2010 census could save about $300 million alone on the cost of door-to-door counting, bureau officials say.
People
Democrat senators promise billions for rail security, first responders
The lack of spending for first responders and transit and port security is a “clear and present danger” to homeland security, eight Democratic senators say.
Cybersecurity
Fort Hood DOIM dons security award
Army IT office is one of 10 organizations to receive best practices security award.
People
DLT to provide Oracle products for Navy
Deal is apparently the first contract awarded under Oracle SmartBuy agreement.
People
Allen to leave GTSI
Terri Allen, senior vice president of sales at GTSI, will be leaving her position on July 22. Company officials today confirmed Allen's departure.
People
California has a new technology services department
California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger consolidates several agencies and offices to create the new state Department of Technology Services (DTS).
Digital Government
Steps to build the perfect desktop
Use raw processing power as your only guide and your new dream machine could be a costly headache
People
House bills restrict competitive sourcing
Lawmakers approve amendment that prohibits agencies from using revised A-76 process.
People
Single bidder wins Energy contract
DOE employees team with small business for $1 billion IT services job.
Digital Government