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Votes cast on touch-screen machines in the 2002 election disappeared from a system where the data had been archived.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
A clear and mapped-out view
Autodesk GIS software will help first responders deal with crises
People
9-11 Commission stresses info sharing
Report includes few new tech items, reiterates the importance of neworks.
People
Online, Michigan is #1
Michigan claimed the top spot for its use of e-government in a new survey of states released by the Center for Digital Government.
People
DHS looking for communications gaps
DHS officials plan to solicit bids for a nationwide evaluation of public safety wireless communications.
Digital Government
Nine get $2M for health information exchange
The Connecting Communities for Better Health program chose nine groups out of 134 applicants.
People
ComCARE aims to develop emergency directory
The consortium issued a request for proposals to develop a national electronic directory of emergency response agency contacts.
People
Safecom to assess public safety wireless communications
DHS expects to release a solicitation for a contractor to help a nationwide evaluation of public safety wireless communications.
People
Ore. group wins $1.6M TSA grant
A prototype security system for ports could eventually provide the basis for an info-sharing network throughout the Northwest and beyond.
Digital Government
Ga. deploys farm alert system
AT&T and Invizeon developed the system to be used for crises such as an animal disease outbreak or food supply contamination.
People
Experts push for health IT power
Congress should make sure the health information technology coordinator has the power to implement standards, experts told a House subcommittee this week.
People
HHS to use GeoLearning courseware
The company will provide and host off-the-shelf courseware for basic business and technology skills.
Digital Government