Modernization
Cisco launches interoperable communications system
The IP Interoperability and Collaboration System uses IP to allow radios to interoperate with one another and with other IP-based devices.
Modernization
DOD creates new office to manage business systems
The Defense Department’s chaotic business system programs now have a new boss.
Modernization
DOD, industry on alert for Wilma
Northern Command orders Army to get service and vendor teams ready to provide communications if monster hurricane hits the United States.
Modernization
CIO Council wants standards-based best practices
The council's focus over the next year will be on collecting agency and industry examples in telecommunications, IT security, portfolio management, disaster recovery and contingency planning, and the business value of IT.<@SM><@SM><@SM>
Modernization
Buyer bill would give Veterans Affairs CIO IT budget authority
The chairman of the House Veterans Affairs Committee has introduced legislation that would give the Veterans Affairs Department’s CIO authority over the department’s IT budget, personnel and assets in an effort to improve VA’s IT management.
Modernization
Outdated tech delays GPO contract award
Government Printing Office delayed a technology procurement because technologies submitted are already outdated.
Modernization
HandsOn: Computing in the dark
Standard batteries for laptop computers are still limited, but a few improvements are on the horizon.
Modernization
The search for 1,000 points of light
NASA's Ames Research Center hopes Google will help IT explore the final frontier
Modernization
Army doubles Savi RFID contracts
Army increases contract for active radio frequency identification tags and readers used to track supplies delivered to Iraq.
Modernization
Power search
Could search commercial technology replace some information management standards?
Modernization
Web extra: Broadband over power lines not suited for rural areas
The technology may be too expensive to deploy in remote and rural areas at this time, experts say.
Modernization
Officials: How much security is enough?
National security experts say federal standards can help in managing the country’s considerable risk of a disruptive cyber event.
Modernization
Procurement is key to security, IT execs say
Procurement officers have the power to significantly improve the security of government IT systems by including software reliability and security requirements in the contracts they award to vendors—and strengthen the country’s cyberinfrastructure in the process.
Modernization
IT security requirement baked into FAR
One of the final pieces to improved agency IT security across government finally is in place: As of Sept. 30, contracting officers must include cybersecurity requirements in acquisition planning.
Modernization
OMB expects more details on paperwork cuts
Agencies not meeting paperwork reduction goals will have to electronically file information with the Office of Management and Budget about how they are complying with burden reduction laws.
Modernization
Broader implementation of HSPD-12 could boost PKI use
Government implementation of Homeland Security Presidential Directive-12 could spur more effective use of digital certificates by agencies.
Modernization