People
The Web is no place for geek speak
If you are in charge of, or are working on a Web site, you very likely have waded through your share of the complex, nearly indecipherable language that comes with any venture into the computer technology world. Most of the time it isn't a problem. Usually you can turn to someone who can translate things into English.
Digital Government
Census slowdown no problem
The Census Bureau had to change part of its data capture system, Census chief Kenneth Prewitt told Congress
Acquisition
IRS extends Beyond.com's deal
The $15 million contract provides electronic delivery of Microsoft software to 130,000 IRS desktops
Digital Government
Computer-intense project to revamp Pa. policing
State chooses Lockeed Martin for a system that would put computers into every facet of the commonwealth's crime fighting efforts
Digital Government
A strong Internet is a secure Internet
The best way to secure the Internet is to make the Internet itself stronger, a member of the President's Information Technology Advisory Committee testified Wednesday before Congress.
People
Navy defends $16 billion for intranet
To fend off rising congressional opposition to a contract that could cost the Navy as much as $16 billion, the Navy on Wednesday delivered to Congress a memorandum of understanding that promises full disclosure of its business approach to the Navy/Marine Corps Intranet program.
People
Military lays out mapping tool demands
AFCEA panelists agree: A mapping system must be easy to use, scalable, interoperable and portable
People
Intel to give employees PCs
Intel Corp. announces a plan to give its 70,000 employees PCs, Internet access and computer services at no charge.
Digital Government
Panel sets out on anti-porn mission
The Commission on Online Child Protection will advise Congress on legal issues regarding online material
Digital Government
Commerce official heads to industry
Gary Bachula, deputy undersecretary for technology at the Commerce Department's Technology Administration, is leaving to explore job opportunities in the private sector
Digital Government
Touch-and-go computer access
When trying to increase computer system security, new procedures often can be burdensome, forcing employees to remember multiple passwords or learn new routines.
Digital Government
New laws for new technology
Current federal laws may need some help to combat crime on the Internet
Digital Government
Model may provide security benchmark
The CIO Council on Thursday will present to Congress plans for a model that enables agencies to evaluate their security capabilities
Digital Government
City manager challenges California gov on e-taxes
San Mateo official blasts Davis' opinion that the moratorium on taxing Internet transactions should be extended
Digital Government
Rep. Bliley won't seek re-election
House Commerce Committee Chairman Tom Bliley (R-Va.) has overseen legislation including Internet taxation, computer encryption and telephone competition
Digital Government
Letters to the Editor
I am bothered by the GAO report (Waste not, want not, FCW, Feb. 21). I've been bothered over recent years regarding same kind of reports. This is apparently the worst. Where is the media? Where is the rage? No wonder we can't cut taxes.
People
Leaders must embrace Information Age
A new report says there are eight things government leaders must do to keep up with information technology
Digital Government
Virginia ground zero in vendor war
The state could be the first state to adopt UCITA, a law that would deregulate product licensing
Digital Government
Census: Day 1 and counting
On the first official day of Census 2000, Internet and paper forms trickled in to Census centers
Digital Government