Digital Government

Symantec Gateway gets Common Criteria

The company touts its Gateway Security product as an integrated defense against blended attacks.

People

Feds to use 'federated' ID checks

The federal government will rely on other organizations to verify user identities when they apply online for government loans or federal jobs.

Digital Government

IT pros see vendor mediocrity

They graded the performance of manufacturers, integrators and resellers at a C+ average, according to a survey.

Modernization

Sprint protests contract award

The company is protesting the award of a Justice Department networking contract to rival AT&T.

People

IRS, Army win E-Gov awards

The honors were announced at the E-gov Institute's Knowledge Management Conference.

Modernization

Defense agencies develop data-sharing standard

The Defense Department and defense agencies from several countries have developed a standard for documenting and sharing configuration information about large systems.<br>

Modernization

State, NARA complete first transfer of electronic records

The State Department and the National Archives and Records Administration today completed the first electronic transfer of diplomatic records.<br>

People

Air Force merges spacelift systems

Lockheed Martin's Integrated Systems & Solutions division will update systems at the Air Force's spacelift ranges.

People

Knowledge system helps fight bombs

Army commanders and soldiers used the new Battle Command Knowledge System to discuss and exchange information about roadside bombs in Iraq.

People

9-11 group faults IT obsolescence

Funding disputes held up technology upgrades for the FBI before Sept. 11, 2001, officials told the 9-11 Commission.

Digital Government

USDA to certify security

Agriculture Department officials expect to spend up to $60 million to make sure computer systems meet security requirements.

Modernization

Northrop wins network deal

The company will get $350 million to create the Homeland Security Data Network.

Modernization

Robert Otto - Postal Service: Early to rise

Robert L. Otto got his first management training milking dairy cows. Growing up on his family’s farm in Fishertown, Pa., Otto rose at 3:30 every morning to help his father milk 200 cows.

People

FBI strong arms Trilogy project

After missed deadlines, bureau's infrastructure nearly ready

People

What's an enterprise architect?

The Office of Management and Budget's chief architect is at the helm of the federal government's enterprise architecture.

Acquisition

CACI wins $45 million deal

The Social Security Administration awarded a five-year blanket purchase agreement to CACI for tech support.

Digital Government

NASA rolls out remote microscope

Researchers thousands of miles away can control the device through the Web.

Digital Government

Comings and goings

Comings and goings

People

Congress ties DOD's hands

Law imposes five-year limit on certain contracts

Digital Government

Federal Triangle

Architects unite; Whom do you believe?; Ahead of the game