People
FCC: Alert system so last century
FCC officials said they intend to correct deficiencies in the nation's emergency warning capability.
Digital Government
IT used against Medicaid abuse
GAO found that the majority of states are using technology to prevent improper payments.
Cybersecurity
NIST makes lists
A security checklists program for information technology products is on track for completion before the end of 2004.
People
Florida record keepers turn to Web for recovery info
Florida officials are using the Web to get info to libraries and archives dealing with soaked collections following Hurricane Charley.
People
Policy group proposes records management portal
The project, dubbed Toolkit, may launch as early as fiscal year 2005.
People
Immigration Service to stop using law enforcement for fingerprinting
Designated law enforcement agencies cannot meet new biometric standards.
People
Want .gov? That'll be $125.
State and local agencies must now pay before taking advantage of a year-old GSA decision to loosen the federal hold on the .gov domain.
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