People
Last call for liquor license confusion
In an effort to end confusion regarding the liquor license process, Glendale, Ariz., is placing information about pending liquor licenses online.
Digital Government
Warding off PC spies
More than 400 software programs are believed to be infected with 'spyware,' malicious code that hides on your computer and watches what you do
People
CIA puts want ad for spies on Web
The CIA has shifted its recruitment program for clandestine operatives a.k.a. spies to the World Wide Web
Digital Government
A server that's worth the price
The performance of Micron Technology Inc.'s NetFrame 3400 server won't knock your socks off. But the system's manageability and low price will.
Digital Government
High-tech security covers GOP convention
When Texas Gov. George W. Bush received the Republican Party's nomination last week for president of the United States, he did so under a protective umbrella of five hightech command centers designed to prevent and respond to terrorist attacks or natural disasters.
Digital Government
Biz leaders jump on 'technotrain'
To kick off its new technology center scheduled to open next year, Richmond, Va.'s Metropolitan Business League is using a 'technotrain' to educate minority business owners about technology.
People
'Son of Windows' to control carrier
The Navy's nextgeneration aircraft carrier the symbol of American military might around the world will rely on a futuristic version of Microsoft Corp.'s Windows operating system and other commercial technologies for command and control.
Digital Government
How FBCA works
State and local governments are only beginning public-key infrastructure plans, but they already have a looming problem.
People
A guiding standard
The effectiveness of screen readers depends on an application's underlying programming.
Digital Government
A thing we can agree on
I recently attended a fascinating meeting about the contracting issues that will face the new administration.
Digital Government
Rules of the sky
The Federal Aviation Administration wants to take advantage of airline digital flight recorder data to improve the safety of its airspace system.
People
OMB clarifies e-gov guidance
The Office of Management and Budget has issued guidance designed to help agency chief information officers achieve their electronic government goals.
Digital Government
Testing IT's effect on drivers
The Transportation Department and private industry have invested heavily in the development of new information systems for drivers to use in their cars or trucks. Now one branch of the agency has begun to study how those technologies can distract drivers.
Digital Government
Why 64-bit computing is faster
Computers that use Intel Corp.'s new Itanium microprocessor will be much faster than current PC servers for several reasons, though one of them is not the common misconception that 64-bit chips are twice as fast as 32-bit chips.
Digital Government
States seeking bridges so PKI can span systems
State and local governments are only beginning public-key infrastructure plans, but they already have a looming problem.
Digital Government
Cyberschool
There were no chalk-covered blackboards, no raised hands, no carefully aligned rows of desks and no longing glances out the window during Catherine Roberts' recent creative writing class
Digital Government
Tightening the belt
A closer look at Kansas' Department of Administration's security policy
People
Indiana lobbyists can register online
A new feature Access Indiana enables lobbyists to register and report activities and gifts online
People
Md. lists tardy taxpayers online
Maryland has posted the names of its top 50 tax delinquents online in an attempt to retrieve more than $9.7 million owed in overdue taxes, penalties and interest.
Digital Government