Modernization
Cross-Atlantic data sharing?
The U.K. and U.S. may agree to improve the sharing of technical info on communications.
People
USGS launches frog quiz
The Geological Survey unveiled a Web site to determine whether people can tell the difference between frog calls.
Modernization
Draft Networx RFPs issued
GSA officials will host a public meeting Nov. 5 to begin the next round of discussions on the requests for proposals.
Cybersecurity
VA adds to Harris security deal
The follow-on contract will pay Harris more than $2 million for finding security vulnerabilities.
Digital Government
Researchers to study international IT innovation
The University of Albany's Center for Technology in Government is expanding its research to international governance with a new grant from the National Science Foundation.
People
Company pushes name recognition
Language Analysis Systems says it can improve the screening of air passenger names against terrorist watch lists.
People
Three more agencies reach green on PMA
NASA and the departments of Labor and State are the latest agencies to earn top marks for e-government on the President’s Management Agenda scorecard.
People
Intelligence talks continue
Lawmakers are disappointed that a deal on intelligence reform couldn't be reached before Election Day.
People
Subcontract system award due soon
The contract for a governmentwide electronic subcontract reporting system is coming shortly, according to Office of Federal Procurement Policy officials.
People
Protecting industrial controls
Experts released a set of cybersecurity requirements to help critical industries protect their systems.
People
DHS has face ID standard
The Homeland Security Department's biometric facial recognition standard will be used for items such as passports and other travel documents.
People
Agencies getting greener
The latest score card for the President's Management Agenda shows across-the-board improvement.
Modernization
Army sees OS obstacles
The Army's CIO is concerned about the service's ability to convert all PCs to Windows 2000 by year's end.
Cybersecurity
Xacta to certify USDA systems
The Forest Service and National Agricultural Statistics Service hired Xacta to make sure they follow FISMA.
Modernization
Plan coming for DOD networks
A 500-day plan for the Joint Task Force-Global Network Operations is due in December.
People
CDC site tracks flu vaccine
State officials can use the secure Web site to follow flu vaccine shipments.
People
Report: DHS has 'significant deficiency' in info security
The department's inspector general cited a lack of CIO authority as a reason for DHS' struggles with information security.
People
Unisys finishes Web-based FDA system
Unisys created a Web-based notification system meant to improve the process of approving new medicines for animals.
People
First responder XML
Officials hope Emergency Data Exchange Language can help overcome incompatibilities among emergency response agencies' systems.
People