Modernization
Air Force to issue Netcents RFP
Officials expect the solicitation for the Network-Centric Solutions contract to be released Jan. 30.
People
Tax industry says its involvement is key to IRS increasing e-filers
Tax professionals are essential to ensuring that more returns are filed electronically, the chairman of the Council for Electronic Revenue Communication Advancement said.<br>
People
FirstGov’s FAST engine gets faster
To speed responses to FirstGov site visitors, the General Services Administration will update the portal’s search engine software.<br>
Modernization
WorldCom ills blamed on weak controls
The report, by former attorney general Richard Thornburgh, blames the company’s internal audit department and the board of directors’ audit committee.
People
Arizona to consolidate e-purchasing
The state's fiscal 2005 budget calls for a statewide procurement system.
People
Military health care makes use of tech
Telemedicine and the Joint Medical Surveillance System are transforming military medicine, officials say.
People
Cities, states spend millions on wireless
Delaware, Detroit are among those planning to upgrade their wireless communications for emergency response and homeland security.
Digital Government
Oracle nominates five to Peoplesoft board
It's part of Oracle’s ongoing quest to buy its rival.
Modernization
GSA offers free telecenter trials
The centers offer access to computers, telephones, other office machines and meeting facilities.
People
First responder report due in spring
The federal government hopes to release a sweeping document on the priorities of first responders.
Digital Government
Opportunity joins Mars party
The second rover lands on the Red Planet even as scientists isolate the problem with its twin vehicle, Spirit.
Modernization
Treasury plans set rate for telecom
The Treasury Department intends to buy digital communications services in the future for a fixed monthly fee.
Acquisition
USPTO scrutinizes Linux, Java
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office will hold a vendor briefing on the scope and type of a new contract for systems development and maintenance services.
People
OPM preparing online learning contract
The Office of Personnel Management by early March will release a request for proposals for online training services for its E-Learning e-government project.<br>
People
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How the federal government is attracting a new generation of technology workers
Acquisition
Trip to Mars requires intelligence
Success of manned mission could hinge on smarter systems
Digital Government
New chip boosts PC speed
Power-efficient ClearSpeed chip brings more muscle to the desktop
Digital Government