Digital Government
$1.5B DOD security deal in the works
The Defense Department this week plans to launch a $1.5 billion procurement for a wide range of information security services, including new efforts to defend critical DOD networks against the kind of attacks that recently locked up Yahoo, Amazon.com and other popular Web sites.
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Ins and outs of the law
I became an inhouse attorney for a major government contractor in Northern Virginia about two months ago after many years as an outside attorney in Washington, D.C.
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No security, no OMB money
Under a new policy, agencies will receive money from OMB only for computer systems that have adequate builtin security measures
Digital Government
States on the High-Tech Trail
As information technology becomes more important to government, several states are developing programs to support in-house efforts that would normally stretch the budget.
People
Sign 'em up
In a time when information technology employees are in high demand, Qwest Government Systems' recruitment program would leave many IT institutions envious. Enticing employees away from competitors has enabled Qwest to assemble a leadership team made up of people with at least 10 years of experience in the federal market.
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Fixing a Hole
Agencies Find Security Assessment Tools Can Be As Complex As Security Problems
Digital Government
The new ballot box
Arizona this week begins the first statewide election the Arizona Democratic Primary assisted by voting over the Internet. Here's how it will work.
People
Montana shines light on shady dealings
Employers can check the rap sheets on prospective employees
Digital Government
New Deal Expands Political Service Web Site
Netivation.com, which operates the Votenet.com online political services, recently announced an exclusive agreement with the Initiative and Referendum Institute to provide nonpartisan information about local, state and national referendums on the World Wide Web.
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Industry Watch
Tera Computer Co., the Seattlebased supercomputer company, announced last week it is acquiring the Cray supercomputer business unit from Silicon Graphics Inc. for an undisclosed price.
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Brave New World, Brave New Rules
Virginia's Gov. Gilmore has stated, 'We must rethink the old rules, the old models, the old ways by which government has always operated.'
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Making the Connection
Label it an unwritten but long-standing contract between citizens and government: Whenever a new or necessary utility comes along that promises quality-of-life improvements or economic opportunity, the government ? be it federal, state or local ? will step in to make it a reality.
People
With liberty and laptops for all?
The federal government should take a cue from the private sector and give each federal employee a PC and Internet service, a top Army official said last month.
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Research Project Makes Long Journey
Once finished, research projects often do little more than collect dust. Not so for Melanie Lowery Bayne.
Digital Government
Regs set for security
Commercial information security products designed to protect information systems from cyberattacks next year will have to meet strict international standards before government agencies can purchase them.
Acquisition
Bill would suspend new outsourcing
Measure would force agencies to prove outsourcing contracts are costeffective, but it's unlikely to pass this session
Acquisition
Pa. Gov. Ridge Proposes "Tax-Free PC" Holiday
Pennsylvanians soon will have two week-long opportunities to purchase personal computers tax-free, thanks to an initiative announced Thursday by Gov. Tom Ridge.
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