People
California bill would restrict RFID use
Identity Information Protection Act of 2005 is one of several bills in 10 states that deal with emerging uses of tracking technology.
Modernization
Xiotech SAN on wheels
Self-contained storage-area network includes system management software, network connections, power distribution equipment and up to 67 terabytes data capacity.
Digital Government
The data reference model gets real
XML schema is major step in tearing down agencies' data walls.
Cybersecurity
Five steps to managing risk
Experts recommend going on the offensive to deal with vulnerabilities.
People
House cuts funds for new HR system
The House Appropriations Committee directed the Office of Personnel Management to refine new human resources systems at DOD and DHS before taking it governmentwide.
Digital Government
American Systems gets new CEO
William Hoover, who has led several other major government information technology contractors, starts his new job June 27.
People
Complex pay systems slow some E-Payroll migrations
The Federal Aviation Administration and the Veterans Affairs Department are two of the agencies putting the government’s E-Payroll initiative behind schedule. But they have good reasons.
People
Acting CIO named for Agriculture
David Combs, who has been USDA's acting deputy CIO, moves up one spot in the hierarchy.
People
Education CIO retiring
Bill Leidinger, the chief information officer at the Education Department, is the latest information technology executive to hang up his hat.
Modernization
Business transformation puts DLA in the know
Business transformation is starting to pick up steam at the Defense Logistics Agency.
People
Recreation One-Stop finalizes contract award
The Forest Service has once again awarded a $97 million contract to ReserveAmerica of Ballston Spa, N.Y., to provide a single federal recreation information and reservation service.
Digital Government
New Zealand tracks meningitis vaccine
New Zealand uses a computerized national immunization registry to help battle a meningococcal epidemic.
People
International customs standards adopted
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency’s commissioner announced a new unit to help developing countries build systems that provide electronic information and other capabilities.
Modernization
Tumbleweed upgrades file transfer
Tumbleweed Communications recently added security, authentication and reliable delivery features to its SecureTransport product.
Digital Government
E-health hits South Africa
South African officials want vendors to submit suggestions for a nationwide electronic health record system.
People
Justice contract heats up for SRA
Integrator to provide systems development, maintenance for Office of Justice Programs.
Modernization
State and local health agencies get grants
The nation’s largest private funder of health care research and development will make grants totaling $2 million to state and local public health agencies.
Digital Government