People
Military mandates single e-shipping system
An Army command that moves 16 million shipments per year at a cost of $1 billion in commercial transportation services is mandating the use of an electronic payment and shipment tracking system called PowerTrack.
People
Navy opens some IT ops to vendors
The ongoing debate about how the Defense Department should organize to support the emerging hightech field of information operations took an unexpected turn last month when the Navy published new guidance that opens up certain portions of the IO field to civilian contractors.
People
SAS speeds into e-gov arena
SAS Institute Inc.'s new eGovernment Solutions program focuses on helping government clients deliver information and services electronically
People
Partners Web-enable public services
SCI and Blue Angel combine their expertise to develop iEnvision, a portal where the public can get information and do business with the government
Digital Government
Feds certify lab to test security apps
The government has certified CygnaCom Solutions Inc.'s Security Evaluation Laboratory to test information security software to assure users that security products perform the functions that vendors claim.
Acquisition
Retooling the federal desktop
The federal government's love affair with the personal computer is cooling. PC manufacturers and resellers in the federal market are seeing an end to the era of largescale computer purchases
People
Naval Academy tests laptop learning
The U.S. Naval Academy set sail last week on an experimental program to determine if laptop computers can provide students with the same support in their coursework as traditional desktops.
Digital Government
Key space station tech still weak
Problems still exist in the development of displays for the International Space Station's primary command and control computers, NASA's Inspector General reported
People
The infosec brain drain
It's time for the federal government to sound a security alert of a different sort.
People
Intercepts
The Navy issued new guidance July 25 on how to identify information technology jobs that are 'inherently governmental' and others that are open to being outsourced.
Digital Government
GAO maps 'One VA' progress
A GAO report looks at the changes the Department of Veterans Affairs has made to improve IT decisions and work toward the vision of ?quot;One VA?quot;
People
DOD demands PowerTrack for shipping
Commercial shipping companies moving DOD personnel and equipment must use the electronic payment and tracking system as of Nov. 30
Digital Government
FBI releasing Carnivore files
The FBI plans to release 3,000 pages of documents pertaining to its Carnivore email surveillance system, but privacy groups object to timetable
Digital Government
Avoid these life insurance mistakes
FCW's Friday Financials column offers warnings and advice about avoiding common mistake regarding life insurance
People
N.Y. county making strides online
Westchester County residents can go online for guidance on dealing with troubled teens, finding the cheapest gasoline and other interactive services
Digital Government
N.J. millions to fuel tech work force
State gives $14.3 million to colleges and universities to address the shortage of qualified technology workers
Digital Government
Rule allies food stamp systems
An interim rule has been issued to ensure that food stamp recipients can use their electronic food stamp benefits across state borders
Digital Government