Digital Government
Breaking ground on earthquake study
An NSF grant is the first phase of a Network for Earthquake Engineering Simulation project, which could lead to the creation of a NEES grid worth $10 million
Digital Government
Licensing law may have national reach
The controversial software licensing measure UCITA soon becomes law in Maryland, and it has potential national implications for all end-user organizations
Digital Government
Compaq unveils new desktop line
Compaq's configurable Deskpro EX series of computers replaces the EP line of desktops, the company's most successful government line
Digital Government
Alabama piloting virtual high
The state is testing an online distance-learning program in 15 rural schools, and it could be expanded statewide next fall
People
Pa. borough to pilot community portal
Unisys Corp. has chosen West Chester, Pa., for a community Internet portal pilot project that aims to bring together citizens, businesses and government on one site
Acquisition
Pennsylvania seeking a bigger bang for its IT buck
With publicsector information technology purchasing, having a multitude of good ideas is often more of a problem than having a lack of them.
People
Defending digital empires
In the early 19th century, the British Empire seemed unassailable to any and all who dared challenge it. Because of its military prowess, the 'sun never set on the British Empire.'
Digital Government
12 states sign on for Medicare fraud prevention
CSC wins $26.8 million contract to develop an application to detect possible 'mispayments and potential fraudulent activities'
People
Partnership joins gov, customers
GovConnect Inc. has partnered with Interactive Intelligence Inc. to offer an integrated customer service platform to handle all types of communication ? from phone calls and faxes to e-mail and Web chats.
Digital Government
IT industry cries foul
Information technology organizations are banding together to oppose a controversial bill in Congress that they say could derail the growing movement toward federal IT outsourcing and, they claim, possibly even shut down critical functions of the government.
People
Agencies find pros, cons with HR systems
A GAO report has determined that although agencies are saving money with commercial off the shelf systems, most have suffered project delays
Digital Government
Make room for fiber optics and fly-fishing
You can do about anything these days on the Internet.
People
FEMA unveils Web site for emergency managers
The new site is intended to make it faster and easier for officials to find information in a crisis
People
Survey reconfirms IT staffing woes
Preliminary results from a special study of information technology salaries in the federal government show that agencies are having almost as much trouble retaining IT workers as they are recruiting them.
Digital Government
Move over infomercials: A suburb buys cable time
To combat the rise of electronic commerce and expected losses in sales tax revenue, a suburb north of Chicago is promoting traditional sales with commercials on cable TV.
Digital Government
Govolution goes after local market
Govolution, an application service provider that specializes in online transaction services for government, has formed an advisory board that includes public- and private-sector heavyweights.
People
Conn. strengthens access for disabled
Connecticut has adopted stricter accessibility standards to ensure that disabled citizens can access the state's Web page. The state aims to have all its agencies in compliance by Jan. 1, 2002.
Digital Government