Digital Government
SNIA helps to fill standards void
Standards are often the last items to be put into place when a new technology gains acceptance
People
Homeland security resource center in the works
Three organizations are developing a resource center designed to help state governments successfully implement homeland security initiatives.
People
Software boosts first responders
State and local governments are improving their ability to respond to terrorist threats by installing new software programs.
Acquisition
BioShield gets House OK
The House approved $5.6 billion July 16 for Project BioShield to research, produce and stockpile vaccines and antidotes to bioterrorism.
People
OMB dishes out $2.2 million of e-gov fund
The Office of Management and Budget is doling out $2.2 million to support one old e-government initiative and six new ones.<br>
Digital Government
Security without the sweat
SSL VPNs ease the burden of securing large-scale Internet applications
People
Dell pact reflects DHS buying strategy
The Homeland Security Department plans to consolidate wherever possible and negotiate enterprise agreements with vendors
Acquisition
Small businesses face greater scrutiny
GSA starts work to figure out if small businesses are indeed small
Digital Government
KVM spells management relief
New IP-based technology gives administrators access to multiple servers from one PC
People
Joint Forces adopting NMCI infrastructure
Joint Forces Command will sign on to the Navy's enterprise network by fiscal 2005
Digital Government
The Circuit
GAO (I): Feeling GPO's Pain; GAO (II): Pride and Prejudice; Up, Up and Away; Let's PARTy; Travelers Beware (I); Travelers Beware (II)
People
Education says online classes are becoming more common
Take note: Most colleges offer online courses, a new study sponsored by the Education Department reports.<@SM>
Modernization
GSA seeking telecom services for the hearing impaired
Contract will provide services for the deaf and hard of hearing and for people with speech disabilities
Digital Government
Bill cuts funding for major USDA project
The Agriculture appropriations bill passed by the House last week would slash requested funding for CCE by 43 percent
People
Army's FCS gets its funds
The Army's Future Combat Systems received backing from both the House and Senate, which recommended fully funding it at $1.7 billion
Digital Government
Deloitte: Tech cuts costs
Agencies should view technology not just as an expenditure, but also as a savings.
People