Modernization
FCC broadens broadband study
Latest inquiry to examine how market dynamics affect public access to high-speed telecommunications
Modernization
New network cuts Pa. county's costs
The third largest county in Pennsylvania expects a new fiber-optic system to pay for itself by July 2005.
People
Lockheed opens US-VISIT office
A vendor hasn't been chosen yet for the visitor tracking system, but Lockheed Martin already has found space, just in case.
Digital Government
IBM architecture gets Common Criteria
The certification applies to logical partitioning for IBM's p630, p650 and p690 servers.
People
IRS pushes e-filing hard
Tax officials have been issuing almost weekly updates on the numbers of people filing electronic returns this tax season.
Modernization
Veritas launches document storage management software
Veritas Software Corp. of Mountain View, Calif., has released software that will help agencies automatically file and dispose of electronic documents.<@SM>
People
E-file nears 50 million returns as April 15 deadline approaches
Heading into the last weekend before the April 15 deadline, taxpayers submitting their returns to the IRS electronically remain on pace to break last year’s record of 53 million e-filings. <@SM>
People
Wu nominated for Commerce tech job
President Bush plans to nominate Benjamin Wu to be the assistant secretary for technology policy in the Commerce Department's Technology Administration.
Modernization
IRS to use Symark software
Symark's PowerPassword will be used to strengthen the confidentiality, integrity and availability of information on Unix servers.
People
DLA to outsource servers, databases
Defense Logistics Agency officials want a third party to operate its computer servers and databases.
People
DHS helps localities use tech
In the next several weeks, the Homeland Security Department will unveil a new initiative to implement technology into local communities.
Digital Government
Ballmer touts security upgrade
Microsoft's CEO comes to Washington, D.C., to promote the virtues of the upcoming service pack for Windows.
Digital Government
DHS plans info hub
A federal clearinghouse of information relating to homeland security technologies will be rolled out.
People
Democrats propose intelligence chief
House Democrats also want an integrated intelligence network and a center for data on weapons of mass destruction.
People
DOD readies logistics plans
Military officials hope they will solve tracking and delivery problems.
People
DHS confirms JetBlue role
Federal officials asked the airline to give passenger records to a contractor for ideas on passenger screening.
Digital Government
Yankee Group: Linux doesn't save money
A survey sponsored by a maker of tools and utilities for Windows showed that Linux only saves money in certain small situations.
People