People

GTSI exec takes Iraq post

Joe Draham took a temporary leave from GTSI to be an advisor to the Coalition Provisional Authority.

People

Davis requests US-VISIT info

The chairman of the House Government Reform Committee wonders how DHS and State officials will work together.

People

US-VISIT RFP released

Lockheed Martin, Accenture and CSC will compete for the US-VISIT prime contract.

People

The XML difference

Techs on carriers will be able to retrieve information online.

People

Where to go

Federal, state and local technology officials have a number of evolving and existing training resources to help with cybersecurity plans.

People

Lessons learned

State and federal security officers who regularly use online resources say volumes of security information can be both a blessing and a curse.

People

Metrics tracking metrics

A managed services contract is only as good as the metrics it's based on

People

On input and innovation

An odd tension exists between leadership and innovation. It takes a strong leader to change the way an organization does business.

People

Feds think regionally

Rethinking how best to finance the mobilization of homeland security-related resources, federal officials are exploring funding regions in addition to states and cities.

People

Military delays war training

Despite attempted fixes, simulation software still not ready

People

Pinpointing risk for smarter spending

Perhaps the most fundamental problem in homeland security investment is knowing where to start.

People

Defense bill strips Buy American revisions

Critics pleased that buying requirements will not be changed

People

R&D experts pitch e-gov funding plan

SBA-run research program could make up for budget shortfalls, officials say

People

Homeland security's secret weapon

Enterprise architecture modeling emerges as key tool for improving readiness

People

Taking stock two years later

Since Sept. 11, 2001, IT investment priorities have started to become clear, as have questions about funding levels

People

Boots and suits

Although interoperable communication has been a major national goal, governments have been slow to act on it...

People

Federal architecture creates opportunities

The Office of Management and Budget's federal enterprise architecture is a business-based framework that describes the kinds of operations carried out by government.

People

Architecture guides DHS investments

The Homeland Security Department completed the first draft of its enterprise architecture in mid-October.

People

Security on a shoestring

Here's where resourceful IT managers find help with their security problems

People

Bush signs bill transforming DOD HR

Changes cause angst among civilians