Digital Government
Agencies buy into 3-D
Accurately tracking a hurricane can mean the difference between life and death.
Digital Government
Ag funds stalled
The House Agriculture appropriations subcommittee is withholding fiscal 2000 funds for one of the Agriculture Department's major computer modernization plans until the USDA submits more details on how the money will be spent.
Digital Government
GPS users hope to forestall new tech
The latest threat to the much- embattled U.S. satellite-based navigation system may be another emerging technology that promises to revolutionize wireless communications and radar.
Digital Government
Customs looking for import of funds
The U.S. Customs Service needs new computers at its borders and at least $1 billion to pay for them.
Digital Government
IP telephony gets boost
With a slew of new products introduced late last month, Cisco Systems Inc. is challenging the conventional wisdom that IP telephony or voice services over an IPbased network works well only on a small scale.
People
USPS puts stamp on online billing
The fear of losing billions in revenue has pushed the U.S. Postal Service to deliver an online service for electronic billing and payments.
Digital Government
QSS empowers development teams
Quality Systems &Software Inc., Mount Arlington, N.J., recently introduced its new Doors Enterprise Requirements Suite, which allows geographically distributed users to collaborate on the design and development of enterprise information technology solutions.
People
Honolulu is first in state to provide electronic government
Online people will be able to apply for jobs and report problems to the Department of Consumer Services
People
GPS support centers team up
Web site gives users quick answers, single place to report problems
People
Bad career moves
Lying on a federal job application can ruin your federal career, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit recently decided.
Digital Government
Making passwords secure
When system users can select their own passwords, they naturally opt for easily remembered constructions. This leads to two related problems: easily guessed passwords and the use of dictionary words.
Digital Government
Ergonomics software hits GSA sked
Magnitude Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Magnitude Information Systems Inc., last week received a General Services Administration schedule contract for its ergonomics management software.
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A computer for every fed
Rep. Elijah Cummings (DMd.) plans to introduce legislation today that would provide a free computer and Internet access to up to 1.8 million federal employees
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CIOs' work force worries
Four top chief information officials say their biggest headache is the dwindling hightech work force and figuring out what it will take to keep talented personnel in government.
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Satellite services broaden training choices
Broadband satellite services could take on an important role in government distancelearning programs, particularly as technologies such as desktop video communications become viable for training employees.
Digital Government
N.J. increases Internet security for state agencies
State will use PKI to protect the security of workers' compensation cases within the Department of Labor
Digital Government
Letters to the Editor
I've been a federal contractor for the past nine years, after my retirement from military service. I couldn't agree more with [Steve Kelman's] stand on travel reimbursement ['Don't change travel regs,' FCW, March 20].
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