Digital Government
State taxes gain steam online
Now that 20 states have passed laws to streamline their sales tax efforts, software for collecting them online could be on its way.
Digital Government
Voice of security
In a security-conscious world, a new generation of clever telephony applications is enough to convince federal agencies that IP telephony is ready for prime time
People
Sailors return from IT duty
Navy training program places sailors with IT companies for one year
Modernization
New Internet service to allow wireless anywhere
Verizon, Qualcomm team to offer wireless Internet access across the district
People
HHS on consolidation track
Department to centralize e-mail systems, network and other infrastructure services
Digital Government
Tight budgets soften resistance
Price (free!) and flexibility fuel greater government use of Linux and other systems
People
Round of applause
Following the testimony from Thrift Savings Plan officials at last week's House Government Reform Committee hearing that Web site malfunctions had been corrected
Digital Government
Verity simplifies searching
Ultraseek software upgrades include new ease-of-use, customization features
Digital Government
Legislating for security
At least 10 states have passed laws addressing information security
People
DOD looks to make joint IT buys
Review board would give priority to purchases with joint capabilities
Acquisition
Database tracks GWAC details
Federal agencies must submit information on multiple-agency contracting vehicles to a centralized database
People
N.J. to get Army tech security system
The Garden State signed a deal with an Army research center to develop an intrusion detection system for NJ government networks.
Acquisition
Accountability bill stirs debate anew
Proposed law would enforce accountability for contractors with black marks on their records
Acquisition
NASA outsourcing needs consistency
In response to an inspector's report, the space agency plans to create guidelines for desktop outsourcing.
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