Digital Government
GEOSS agreement reached
NOAA's administrator met with officials from other nations to discuss the Global Earth Observation System of Systems that would include a tsunami warning network.
People
Feds prepare security test
The federal government and several international partners will hold a cyber preparedness exercise in November.
Modernization
UK Foreign Office hires HP
They will upgrade the IT infrastructure in Foreign and Commonwealth Office locations worldwide.
Modernization
Canada EHR pilot reaches phase two
The project director for the Canadian Forces EHR system expects it to be fully deployed by 2008.
People
Colombia, U.S. create finance database
The United States sent 215 computers to Colombian officials for a joint database of trade and financial information.
Cybersecurity
Microsoft seeks security cooperation
The software vendor wants to create a community of governments to share information and conduct joint projects on security.
Digital Government
World observation system to include tsunamis
The tsunami system will be part of the Global Earth Observation System of Systems.
People
Global site fights abuse
A Web site developed by an international alliance of law enforcement agencies focuses on preventing child abuse online.
People
Dutch checks speed up at JFK
A pilot program at JFK airport uses biometrics for faster processing of travelers from the Netherlands.
Modernization
Isle of Man plans IP network
The self-governed crown protectorate will spend about $8 million to build an IP-based telecom network to connect government employees.
Digital Government
U.S. to add tsunami buoys
The United States will expand its tsunami detection system through a $37.5 million effort.
Digital Government
NOAA bolsters tsunami warning system
Officials repair deep-ocean buoys in Pacific, but no sensors set in Atlantic
Modernization
DISA creates tsunami ops center
It will provide communications and IT support to the unit managing DOD's tsunami humanitarian relief.
Modernization
Mercy for tsunami victims?
Pentagon officials may deploy the USNS Mercy and its advanced communications capabilities to help tsunami victims.
People
FirstGov gets tsunami info
FirstGov.gov has gathered Web addresses meant for searching for U.S. citizens affected by the disaster.
Digital Government
Military sends teams to deal with tsunami aftermath
Teams reaching devastated South Asia zone expected to provide communications infrastructure, water and other humanitarian aid.
Digital Government
Web aids tsunami response
The Internet is being used to help find people and link resources around the world in the aftermath of the tsunami tragedy.
Modernization
U.S. sends military ships to help in tsunami aftermath
USS Abraham Lincoln and five other ships are heading to the Indian Ocean to aid the countries hardest hit by last weekend's tsunami.
Cybersecurity