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
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