Acquisition
Dems criticize small-biz record
Agencies did not do well at sending contracting dollars to small businesses in fiscal 2003, despite what Bush administration officials say, Democrats claim.
People
Live testing soon for Virtual Case File
New Orleans and Washington, D.C., will start testing the final application for the FBI's Trilogy effort.
People
Four IT bills rejected in California
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger vetoed bills that address IT-related issues, including outsourcing, broadband access and electronic surveillance of employees.
People
ACLU fears return of TIA
Privacy advocates worry about an info-sharing provision in 9-11 legislation.
Digital Government
Maine hires Northrop for health
Northrop Grumman Corp. won a $2.5 million contract to consolidate Maine's public health systems.
People
Johnson retires from CACI
Kenneth Johnson, president of U.S. operations at CACI International, says he will retire in November.
Cybersecurity
Spies work on info sharing
Intelligence officials have started several initiatives to improve data sharing among personnel of all security levels.
People
Army to put acquisition info online
Officials at the Army Contracting Agency are developing a database that will offer information on contracting opportunities as early as 18 months before the contracts are to be awarded.
People
Next CADE aimed at January
The current version of the IRS' Customer Account Data Engine is running smoothly, W. Todd Grams says.
Digital Government
IBM regains speed lead
Big Blue's BlueGene/L machine set a new record for processing speed.
People
Navy awards engineering contract
Anteon will provide engineering and technical services to support Navy maintenance and modernization programs.
Digital Government
Reform to Rules for Putnam
One of the most prominent House members in IT matters has gone to the Rules Committee.
People
Stratcom gets help with ISR
Strategic Command will work with the Defense Intelligence Agency on a global intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance plan.
Digital Government
Officials praise D.C. wireless network
The Capital Wireless Integrated Network gives public safety workers a valuable tool for daily and extraordinary situations, officials said.
Modernization
RFID spreads with feds
The military and the FDA are requiring suppliers and manufacturers to use radio frequency identification technology to track items.
People
Input: Less money for responders
The market research firm expects a slight dip in money for first responders.
People
Court allows Fla. voting suit
A federal appeals court has reinstated a lawsuit that challenges Florida's use of electronic voting machines that lack paper trails.
People
Denver retains e-gov title
The Mile High City again came in at the top of Brown's annual Urban E-Government Study.
Modernization