People
California must fix management and money
Follow-through on findings needs to go deeper than budget, experts say
Modernization
Viisage, Siemens turn 2-D into 3-D
Their mapping technology could enhance facial recognition biometrics.
People
Report: Gov't HR goes out
Governments around the world are beginning to outsource their human resources functions to the private sector, from payroll to recruitment, according to a new report.
People
GeoLearning wins NJ contract
New Jersey police academies, fire academies and other training organizations will use the company's GeoMaestro product.
People
9-11 Commission: Boost intelligence sharing
Federal officials warn against making technology decisions too quickly
Acquisition
MPC gets Western States contract
The contract has a three-year base period and two one-year options.
Digital Government
California proposal echoes Bush reforms
A commission has recommended making IT a driving force behind an overhaul of California's government.
People
California commission calls for consolidating IT
The group appointed by the governor recommended pulling all of the state's technology operations into a single entity.
People
Park Service works with states
The National Park Service is developing a point-of-sale system that will allow citizens to pay online for entry passes to national parks and forests.
Modernization
Florida e-voting data lost, then found
Mishap furthers concerns about auditing e-votes
People
Public safety wireless experts talk the talk
Interoperability planning focused on removing management, cultural barriers
People
GAO: Money watchdogs need central database
Financial regulators need a cross-industry database for keeping track of enforcement actions, Government Accountability Office officials said.
Digital Government
Intelligence officials clamor for information sharing
Changing data-handling techniques within intelligence agencies will require new tools that allow analysts to share information.
Modernization
Fla. loses 2002 vote data
Votes cast on touch-screen machines in the 2002 election disappeared from a system where the data had been archived.
People
Geospatial comments sought
The Interior Department's U.S. Geological Survey is accepting public comments on Version 2 of the Geospatial One-Stop Portal.
Modernization
EU to build secure network
The Secured Trans-European Services for Telematics between Administrations network will serve as an intranet backbone for the EU central government and governments of its members.
Modernization
Input sought on Integrated Wireless Network plan
Officials developing an interoperable, nationwide wireless communications system want feedback on draft statement of objectives.
People
Arizona police buy face ID tech
The state's Department of Public Safety has signed a contract with ImageWare Systems that will allow officials to conduct facial recognition searches on driver license images.
Modernization