Digital Government
'Angel' watches over Web sites
Agencies interested in judging the performance of online transactions from the public's perspective can turn to SiteAngel from BMC Software Inc.
Modernization
DOD dials up phone savings
DOD is expecting to save about $160 million in local phone service over the next eight years, the result of signing up for the WITS2001 contract
People
Marine base switches routers
To ward off major messaging bottlenecks, a premier Marine Corps base is switching from software to hardwarebased routers
People
EDS wins Navy intranet deal
The Navy has awarded Electronic Data Systems a $7 billion contract to build the Navy/Marine Corps Intranet
Digital Government
FAA plans flexible communications
The FAA wants its next generation of voice communications flexible enough to meet future digital needs and make efficient use of scarce radio spectrum
People
Technology-based training gets a lift
The White House approves recommendations designed to accelerate the use of technology in federal training programs and create a bettertrained federal workforce
Digital Government
TeleWall passes with flying colors
TeleWall, a firewall for phone and fax lines, far exceeded expectations in a recently completed evaluation by the Air Force Information Warfare Battlelab
People
Florida ports seeing STARS
Cities are using imaging systems to be able to detect if cars are being smuggled overseas in cargo containers
Digital Government
Putting your faith in trusts, trustees
FCW's Friday Financials column describes how to establish a trust and pick a trustee
Digital Government
Commerce funds leading-edge tech
The Commerce Department announced that it will help fund 54 highrisk research projects this year under its Advanced Technology Program
Digital Government
Candidates differ on federal reach
The presidential candidates have different views on how the federal government should reach out to help state and local efforts in science and technology education
People
DOD acquisition reform chief departing
Stan Soloway, the man who has headed DOD's acquisition reform initiatives for the past two years, is leaving government to lead a trade association
Digital Government
Keeping information collection in check
FCW's Dot-Gov Thursday column reviews OMB's call for GPEA plans in the context of information collections from the public
People
Procurement reform leader leaving GSA
Bill Gormley, assistant commissioner at the Office of Acquisition in the General Services Administration's Federal Supply Service, is retiring from government service
People
Chicago lets citizens map crime
With a new Web-based system, the Chicago Police Department is allowing residents to check on crime in their neighborhoods
Digital Government
Former Nevada CIO opts for EZ life
EzGov has chosen Marlene Lockard to guide the company on public policy and bolster its presence in the state and local market
People
Agency scaling back mountain of paper
After a year of testing, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission will accept electronic documents as substitutes for paper in some cases
People
Rule enforces electronic food stamps
By Oct. 1, 2002, states must have electronic benefits transfer systems in place as an alternative to delivering food stamp coupons
People
CIO Council preps for transition team
The CIO Council is gearing up to present ideas to the incoming administration on the benefits of and barriers to government IT
Digital Government