Acquisition
New Hampshire solicits ERP proposals
A request for proposals was issued for a system to track back office functions for state agencies.
People
DHS backs incident plan
The National Incident Management System establishes a framework to guide first responders from different jurisdictions working together on major disasters.
People
Wisconsin uses Web for prison schedules
State officials say their online system for scheduling inmate transfers can cut costs by up to a third.
Digital Government
More work needed for biometrics
Officials say they still need standards and tests for biometric technology.
People
Understanding could breed homeland security cooperation
So says a report from the National Academy of Public Administration.
People
GAO sees electronic fingerprinting gains
Law enforcement agencies have increased the volume and timeliness of submissions to an FBI database, Congressional auditors found.
Modernization
Laws, other hurdles hinder telehealth
The Commerce Department says teleheath faces barriers to further adoption.
People
Montana puts vehicle data online
Information from the Motor Vehicle Division is often requested by banks, credit unions, car dealers and other organizations.
People
State: Tech upgrades will speed visas
GAO says visas for foreign science scholars take too long, but the State Department says it's improving its systems to accelerate the process.
People
Analysis skill needed, experts say
State and local agencies are unable to analyze information related to homeland security, said panelists at an AFCEA conference.
People
Arizona, New Mexico collaborate on homeland security
Their governors signed a five-year pact to share information.
People
Homeland Security network starts
The Homeland Security Information Network is an important step for cooperation among federal, state and local agencies, officials said.
Modernization
Oregon city builds P2P network
Medford is deploying an IP-based broadband network for first responders and other government agencies.
People
Georgia to build student data system
The goal is to develop a system that will extract the XML-compliant student data from the local school district systems.
Digital Government
Privacy on the state side
The National Association of State CIOs released a guide to help state officials deal with common privacy challenges.
People
Homeland security directors want improved communications
States must do a better job of communicating strategies, officials said.
People