Digital Government
Lighthouse delivers maps from many sources
Microsoft Corp.'s .Net initiative relies on open standards, which ensures that Web services built under .Net are platform-independent
Digital Government
Waging war on information warfare
When it comes to IT issues, Lieberman may be best known for his crusade against violence in games marketed to children.
Modernization
Delays to FTS 2001 cost taxpayers $74M
Taxpayers are paying an extra $74 million because 27 agencies failed to meet the Dec. 6, 2000, deadline for switching to FTS 2001
Digital Government
The file on Customs
The Prime Integration Contract will cover the department's efforts to modernize its systems, initially focusing on trade compliance
Acquisition
IBM gets Customs pact
The Customs Service selected a team led by IBM Global Services Inc. for its $1.3 billion Customs Modernization Prime Integration Contract
Digital Government
How Biometrics Works
Biometric technologies are defined as 'automated methods of identifying or authenticating the identity of a living person based on a physical or behavioral characteristic.
Acquisition
Customs picks IBM as prime
IBM Global Services will lead the Customs Service's $1.4 billion modernization project
Digital Government
Robot arm handshake on hold
A computer 'glitch' on the space station delayed NASA's attempts to operate the new robot arm
People
Navy funds e-business projects
Eight pilot projects will be used to evaluate new technologies and systems
People
Upson front-runner for Commerce post
Virginia's technology secretary may be the next undersecretary for technology at Commerce
Digital Government
GIS guides flood planning
Iowa emergency officials turn to GIS to arm themselves with information against a flood
Digital Government
DOE science, security avoid knife
Despite overall cuts, security, information management among programs remaining well-funded
People
Will your retirement dreams conflict?
FCW's Friday Financials column looks at how couples can clarify their vision of retirement and consider the financial needs
Digital Government
Powell prioritizes State IT
Colin Powell testifies for 'broad-based Internet access' for department employees worldwide
People
Ashcroft promises privacy chief
Attorney General tells privacy advocates that he will name a Justice official to spearhead privacy issues
People
Food finds the needy
Maine uses Web, database to help farmers get fresh produce to residents who need it most
Digital Government