Modernization
Air Force pursues new storage
Officials want to create storage-area networks and data warehouses that build on the service’s existing hardware and software.
People
Markle plans health exchange
The foundation will fund a pilot system to link the health records of Mendocino County, Boston and Indianapolis.
Modernization
Nortel wins U.K. military deal
The Canadian network equipment maker will provide multiservice switching and voice-over-IP solutions for the Defence Fixed Telecommunications System.
Acquisition
HHS picks Novell
The Department of Health and Human Services has signed an agreement for unlimited use of Novell's entire product portfolio.
People
DHS assembles info-sharing parts
The Homeland Security Department is slowly improving its information-sharing capabilities, a DHS official said today.
People
Air Force to replace IT purchase system
The Air Force plans to use performance-based contracting to acquire AFWAY II.
People
Civilian personnel reform to be targeted
It won't be as sweeping as the civil service reforms for DOD and DHS, Clay Johnson says.
People
HHS still to define next health IT steps: GAO
The Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT has taken steps to develop a strategy for adoption of health IT, but market institutions that would support its goals currently do not exist, said a report released today.
Digital Government
NASCIO: Keep IM on enterprise
Organizations that use instant messaging applications should block consumer IMs, the National Association of State Chief Information Officers says.
People
Virginia Tech studies battlefield wireless
The research could also help overcome interoperability problems among first responders.
People
IRS walks out on walk-ins
The Internal Revenue Service will close 68 out of 400 walk-in centers this fall because more people now use online tax services.
People
DHS, GAO spar over security
GAO says the Homeland Security Department isn't doing enough for cybersecurity. DHS says otherwise.
People
Panel debates Real ID
States have differences in demographics, populations, levels of customer service and access to technology.
Digital Government
IBM distinguishes engineers
IBM has added 63 more people to the ranks of its Distinguished Engineers program.
People
GAO study of RFID technology, policy seen flawed
<font color="CC0000">(UPDATED)</font> Smart-card industry executives say a new Government Accountability Office study of radio frequency identity device security omits discussion about technologies and federal policies in the arena.
Modernization