People
CIOs mull cyberalarm net
The federal CIO Council has begun to develop plans for a network that will quickly alert agencies to software virus warnings and cyber-attacks.
People
EDGAR gets Web fever
New rules at the Securities and Exchange Commission place the Internet at the center of a plan to upgrade EDGAR, the 16yearold automated system for receiving, processing and publishing corporate filings of publicly held companies.
People
Future STARs
While many agencies are talking about a new era of customercentric government, the Treasury Department is using a governmentwide training program to make sure that its staff can deliver that vision to fellow employees and citizens.
Digital Government
The Circuit
Say what you will about British tabloids and their dash of sass. Her Majesty's government is calling one paper The Mirror patriotic.
People
Education tops security agenda
Congressional funding to curtail cybercrime has focused on law enforcement and existing programs, but the real solution will come from education and research and development programs, federal officials said last week.
Digital Government
Taking a 'big bang' approach
Many organizations may be tempted to ease into an enterprise resource planning solution by launching one ERP module at a time.
Digital Government
Online reaction
A sample of some of the information that agencies have recently removed from the World Wide Web.
People
Digital video aids Hill police
The Capitol Hill police know they need more manpower. But they also know that manpower only goes so far.
Digital Government
'Love bug' uncovers gaps in fed security
Many agencies have improved their ability to identify and contain computer viruses, but a breakdown in communications across government continues to hamper security efforts, according to a recent report
People
DOD, administration push central vendor database
The Defense Department and the Clinton administration are encouraging other agencies to use a detailed contractor database developed by DOD to help them conduct business electronically.
People
E-procurement product on schedule
AMS and Ariba announced that their combined electronic procurement solution will be available on AMS' GSA schedule
People
In training
A task force directed by President Clinton to make recommendations on using technology to train federal workers is preparing its final report.
Acquisition
Contracts in fed enclaves
Many contracts with the federal government require that some or all of the work must take place on government property
Digital Government
FAA expands data service eastward
Pilots flying aircraft over the Atlantic and Pacific coasts now have the equivalent of email for direct communications with air traffic controllers.
People
Feds face access reg deadline relief
An amendment passed by the Senate last week would help federal agencies dodge millions of dollars in lawsuits and postpone $1 billion worth of office equipment upgrades to comply with new requirements that federal offices be made accessible to workers with disabilities.
Digital Government