Digital Government
What's in store for smart cards
Smart cards' reputation is made by the on-chip microprocessors and memory
Digital Government
On the lookout for trouble
SilentRunner is weapons-grade software for monitoring an Ethernet network for unauthorized entry.
People
Security regs drive shipping firms online
Shipping companies are being required to meet tougher rules and regulations to move cargo around the world
Digital Government
Mapping group preps data sharing pilots
Initiative to broaden sharing of critical infrastructure data
Digital Government
Feds tout interoperability
One of the goals for smart cards is to provide a single card that government workers can use for applications that are similar in all agencies
People
DOD demands faster, better cyber intell
Striking a balance between dwindling human intelligence resources and its advancing IT tools is essential, officials say
People
Customs on the lookout
The Customs Service is equipping its inspectors at airports and U.S border crossings with pager-size radiation detector
Digital Government
DOJ strategic tech plan spells out major change
A strategic technology plan circulated through the Justice Department says that the department can no longer tolerate 39 'fiefdoms'
People
Going once, going twice; FirstGov sold on auctions
Watch out eBay, here comes FirstGov. The General Services Administration today added a shopping and auctions section to its FirstGov portal.
People
Council is eager for hiring reforms
Projects such as the Integrated Human Resources e-government initiative can’t be completed too soon to suit Ira Hobbs.
Acquisition
GSA examining Qwest contracts
Review by GSA general counsel's office will determine whether to bar the company from future federal contracts
People
Check the charges before investing
FCW.com's Friday Financials column continues its look at variable annuities, which have become a part of the retirement plans of many Americans
People
OMB’s new Web site copies FirstGov model
The Office of Management and Budget earlier this month revamped its Web site, applying the same three-clicks-to-service approach as the <a href="http://www.FirstGov.gov">FirstGov.gov</a> portal.
People
Park Service lights the Web
This year’s July 4 fireworks in Washington were not only broadcast on TV but also on the Web. The National Park Service produced it in cooperation with TVWorldwide.com Inc. of Chantilly, Va., a streaming video service provider.
Digital Government
City making wireless connection
Illinois city's project will integrate 3Com equipment to create a wireless connection among agencies
Acquisition
No-frills procurement site planned
GSA officials outlined plans for a system that can store and report data on everything the federal government buys
People