Digital Government
Microsoft embraces biometrics
The biometrics industry received a shot in the arm in early May when Microsoft Corp. announced plans to integrate biometric authentication technology in future versions of its Windows operating system. To help make this happen, Microsoft acquired I/O Software Inc.'s Biometric API (BAPI) technology and SecureSuite core authentication technology.
Digital Government
Just wait 'til next year
Fed CIO proposal on deck, but unlikely to make it to the plate
Digital Government
Biometrics: More than a helping hand
Personal computers generally have been a boon to agency and departmental staff, but they can be a nightmare for those responsible for security. With users accessing networks remotely, transmitting data via the Internet and carrying around laptops containing sensitive data, ensuring security is an increasingly complex challenge. At least one thing is clear: Passwords are not enough.
Digital Government
Illusionary automation
The truth is that technology, despite all its potential, has had only a minor impact on the federal acquisition process.
Digital Government
Senate shores up DOD security
Appropriations bill funds security specialists, biometrics
Acquisition
GSA makes auction bid
The General Services Administration is testing the power of the marketplace with a reverse auction pilot that will allow government buyers to drive down the prices of goods by purchasing them online.
Digital Government
Fingerprint recognition: SecuGen Corp.'s EyeD Keyboard
For our review of fingerprint scanning technology, we looked at a different kind of scanner from the stand-alone fingerprint scanners we've tested in the past. This time we tested one that is embedded in a keyboard, the EyeD Keyboard from SecuGen Corp.
People
Rethinking 'public' docs
Concern about easy access to information on the Internet is prompting the Clinton administration to question whether some public records should not be so freely available.
Digital Government
Diagnosing errors at VA
The Department of Veterans Affairs plans to use a new reporting system operated by NASA to obtain information about medical errors at VA hospitals and improve the overall safety of VA medical treatment.
People
N.C. companies join to bring Internet to all
A new agreement between North Carolina officials and the state's three major communications companies aims to bring high-speed Internet access to the entire state by 2002.
People
Technology and gov leaders to debate e-gov privacy
The goal of the Web Privacy Coalition will be figuring out how to protect people from having data in an insecure environment
Digital Government
Report: Ohio biz, governments need Net
Ohio has a sufficient backbone for electronic commerce, but governments and businesses are not using it to the fullest, a new report says
Digital Government
NEA: Schools need $53.7 billion in technology
Equipping the nation's public schools with modern technology will cost $53.7 billion, according to a National Education Association report.
People
Earthquake Web site to the rescue
When the walls start shaking and the Earth starts quaking, most people run for cover.
Digital Government
Intergraph expands GIS options
With the new GeoMedia 4.0 Product Suite, Intergraph Corp. has expanded the options federal information technology managers have for integrating geospatial data from different computer systems
Digital Government
Contract log
A look at recent deals and contracts involving government information technology
People