People
Federal GIS users want a better GPS fit
Interoperability, data standards and policies for sharing geospatial information are among the top concerns of federal geographic information system users, according to a survey by ESRI.
People
Rent a cybercop
The information assurance group in the Education Department CIO’s office had only a handful of employees two years ago, when it became clear that new federal IT security requirements would create a mountain of work.
People
NOAA links its architecture online
Enterprise architects at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration this week said they are piecing together an online portal that can navigate 99 disparate systems.
People
CIOs fret over consolidation, cybersecurity
CIOs and IT managers will focus on systems consolidation and security through the end of the fiscal year.
Modernization
From layers to assurance
The key to information security might be building better software to begin with instead of relying on outside layers, officials say.
Modernization
States still working on communications
A new survey indicates that significant challenges remain in communications interoperability for states.
Digital Government
Cassatt, Ascential team up
The companies will offer a combined package of software for enterprise data management.
Modernization
Wounded vets get e-mail aid
The Computer/Electronic Accommodations Program is helping wounded troops returning from Iraq and Afghanistan use e-mail.
Cybersecurity
Fingerprint standard still elusive
Federal agencies can't agree on a uniform fingerprint technology standard.
Modernization
General Dynamics to build more Marine ops centers
The company will get $13.3 million from the Marine Corps System Command for 16 additional unit operation centers.
Modernization
UK Foreign Office hires HP
They will upgrade the IT infrastructure in Foreign and Commonwealth Office locations worldwide.
People
Colombia, U.S. create finance database
The United States sent 215 computers to Colombian officials for a joint database of trade and financial information.
Modernization
Canada EHR pilot reaches phase two
The project director for the Canadian Forces EHR system expects it to be fully deployed by 2008.
People
DHS CIO wants 10 percent more
According to the proposed fiscal 2006 budget, the CIO's office would get an increase of $28 million from the current year.
Digital Government
SRA works on deadbeat dad system
The Health and Human Services Department has awarded a task order to SRA International for work related to the expanded Federal Parent Locator Service.
People
Protect passport chips
Passports with damaged electronic chips may be invalidated by the State Department, according to new regulations.
People
Refine port grants, IG says
The structure of the port security grant program hinders DHS' ability to provide money where it's most needed, according to an inspector general.
Cybersecurity
Davis questions TreasuryDirect security
The chairman of the House Government Reform Committee asked about the security of personal information collected by the federal government's online bond seller.
People
Connecticut finds tech chief
Diane Wallace, formerly of Aetna, will be Connecticut's chief information officer.
Acquisition