Modernization
Satellites connect Illinois health
Illinois is deploying a satellite-based alert and warning system to link hospitals and public health offices statewide.
People
First responders see scarcity of experts
Homeland security exercises show that people will be one of the most critical resources for first responders during an actual incident, officials say.
Modernization
HSIN starts five months early
The Homeland Security Information Network is operational, DHS officials say.
Modernization
FCC moves Nextel spectrum
The controversial deal shifts Nextel out of the 800 MHz spectrum, which is used by public safety communications systems.
People
Judge upholds Calif. voting order
A federal judge says California Secretary of State Kevin Shelley did not violate any laws when he issued orders that make it harder for counties to use touch-screen voting machines.
Digital Government
Collaborating on IT research
Lawmakers sought to insure that funding for tech research will be best used by leveraging efforts across agencies, academia and the commercial sector.
People
State CIOs to vendors: "Don't waste my time"
Companies fail to do their homework about state and local needs
People
No time to spare
Connecticut's chief information officer offers some advice for vendors on dealing with busy public-sector CIOs.
Digital Government
Mississippi starts integration pilot for public safety records
The state also hopes to start rolling out computer-added emergency dispatch.
People
Commission proposes e-voting options
Independent experts and permanent advisory panels are among the recommendations in a new report on the security of e-voting systems.
Modernization
Interoperability: good locally, bad on a bigger scale
A survey indicates that interoperable communications have improved within cities, but remain problematic with state and federal agencies.
People
Compliance lacking for GIS
Auditors found that many agency geospatial data holdings fail to follow OMB requirements.
Acquisition
GSA promotes STARS
The Streamlined Technology Acquisition Resources for Services contract will replace the Federal Acquisition Services for Technology contract.
Modernization
Cisco targets city wireless
The Cisco Metropolitan Mobile Network provides one network for multiple wireless technologies.
People
HSIN pilot adds Dallas
The city joins Seattle, Indianapolis and Atlanta in testing the Homeland Security Information Network.
People
E-voting skeptics rally for paper
Rep. Rush Holt led a rally to heighten the sense of urgency for e-voting paper trail legislation.
People
California releases e-voting standards
The standards will govern the use of a voter-verified paper trail.
People
Keeping the money flowing for first responders
Task force identifies obstacles preventing swift disbursal
Acquisition