People
DHS helps localities use tech
In the next several weeks, the Homeland Security Department will unveil a new initiative to implement technology into local communities.
Digital Government
DHS plans info hub
A federal clearinghouse of information relating to homeland security technologies will be rolled out.
People
Responders to TopOff again
The third congressionally mandated national exercise for first responders will be held next year.
Digital Government
Oregon firm negotiates for visualization deals
State and city government agencies could soon be using a state-of-the-art visualization center for urban planning and emergency response command-and-control.
People
VA starts tech buying service
The fee-for-service program will be similar to the one run by GSA's Federal Technology Service.
Acquisition
Education officials hope for migrant student info exchange
The law requires feds to work with states on a system for exchanging migrant student records and tracking the number of migrant children.
People
GAO pushes for better flood data
FEMA's flood mapping project needs consistent data collection for communities with similar risk, auditors say.
Modernization
Va. power co-op lights up broadband
The Central Virginia Electric Cooperative's Broadband-Over-Powerline system will get a pilot test in Nelson County.
Digital Government
ITAA goes on e-voting offensive
The IT trade group is calling for the use of electronic voting technology.
People
Poll: Give us interoperability
A new poll shows most Americans believe the government could do more for homeland security, but they're not worried about cyberattacks.
People
Utah leaves the MATRIX
Utah Governor Olene Walker last week officially halted the state's participation in the Multistate Anti-Terrorism Information Exchange.
People
Acquisition Solutions wins Justice job
The company will help DOJ develop strategies for acquisition and contracts for the Integrated Wireless Network.
People
BioWatch funding increase sought
New technology will let officials make better use of that money, says the head of DHS' Science and Technology Directorate.
Digital Government
GAO: Feds unprepared for calamity
Federal agencies are not prepared to continue operating in the event of serious natural disaster or terrorist attack, according to a GAO report released today.
People
Swimming in data
The Homeland Security Department's Information Analysis and Infrastructure Protection Directorate shares information with many federal, state and local government agencies.
People
Renew your Maine shellfish license online
Lobster and crab harvesters in Maine can now renew their licenses on the Internet, finally bringing one of the state's top licensed industries into the online fold.
People