Digital Government
Microsoft, Netscape battle over browser hole
Microsoft Corp. and Netscape Communications Corp. are at odds over who is to blame for a browserrelated security hole that could make Web sites vulnerable to attack from hackers.
People
New center targets Internet fraud
The Justice Department on Monday announced a center where the FBI and other authorities will collect and analyze consumer complaints about suspected fraud on the Internet
Acquisition
IBM answers direct-sale wishes
Federal customers said they wanted to deal with IBM directly when purchasing information technology products, and the company responded with expanded GSA options
Modernization
Washington connects all public schools
The $55 million network links schools from kindergarten to graduate school with high speed Internet access
Digital Government
FOIA software aims to ease request burden
The software would allow people to request information online, then receive return e-mails updating the status of their request
People
Work force tops CIOs' worries
Information technology staffing remains a top concern among government chief information officers, according to a recent survey. But that does not mean CIOs are ready to turn their work over to private contractors.
People
IRS revving up online efforts
The Internal Revenue Service is stepping up its campaign to move nearly every aspect of the tax return business online in the next several years.
Digital Government
Treasury baiting better financial data
Treasury is encouraging its bureaus to take more care in producing financial data by giving them access to the department's financial analysis tools
Digital Government
When disaster strikes
Most government information technology managers have contingency plans in place in case a network fails, but what happens if a fire destroys the entire network?
People
IT pay study will cost agencies
The CIO Council wants agencies to help pay for a study of compensation in the information technology work force.
Digital Government
Year 2000 bug stalled White House e-mail fix
The problem of lost White House email is being pinned on the millennium bug.
People
To feds' good health
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is asking for funding to beef up efforts to ensure the safety and health of federal workers.
Digital Government
CIO watch
It's time for the federal government to start getting out of the information technology business, according to George Molaski.
People
New firm offers full e-purchasing platform
The effort is a collaboration between NIC Commerce and Bank of America Corp.
Digital Government
Fed reports miss mark
The first reports detailing how agencies' programs are performing do not provide a clear enough picture of program results, and information technology may be part of the problem, according to an independent study released last week.
Digital Government
Security sentries late on Love alert
When agencies battled the 'Melissa' virus in March 1999, systems administrators attributed the government's success to coordinated, timely alerts and good planning. But when the 'ILOVEYOU' virus came to town last week, the federal response was anything but coordinated, agencies said.
Digital Government
WebFort cuts cost of security
Whether your agency operates a World Wide Web site, extranet or intranet, chances are you post, or want to post, potentially sensitive data.
Digital Government