Modernization
Georgia to build state VPN
The Georgia Technology Authority this week released a request for proposal for a new statewide virtual private network.
People
Vendor briefing set for antiterrorist R&D
A federal program overseeing research for technologies to combat terrorism will prerelease two broad agency announcements.
Modernization
Calif. district goes broadband
The Truckee Donner Public Utility District will break ground for a high-speed communications network for residents, businesses and first responders.
Modernization
NENA: States should take bigger E911 role
According to the National Emergency Number Association, by the end of 2005 only half of 911 call centers will be able to locate wireless callers.
Modernization
DOD casts Coast Guard secure line
Link to classified net will aid agency's homeland security work
People
Minnesota refurbishes its claims system
Business rule software improves performance without altering code
People
NASCIO puts out privacy guide
It's designed to make sure state agencies' privacy policies follow the law.
People
Senate passes DHS tech bill
It would create a program to transfer counterterrorism technology to state and local law enforcement.
People
NASA aids search for Fla. girl
Two NASA facilities have enhanced a videotape that may show the abduction of the 11-year-old.
Digital Government
Kentucky to offer free online filing
A year after the federal Free File Alliance kicked off, Kentucky has partnered with several members.
People
Threat advisories improving, DHS says
Congressional reps say lowering and raising threat levels have proven to be expensive for state and local governments.
People
Bahrami to quit Florida CIO job
Kimberly Bahrami has been the state's chief information officer since July 2002.
Digital Government
NASA, San Jose State team on tech
A joint consortium will celebrate the opening of two technology centers in California.
People
E-gov slows in Europe
A survey shows 45 percent of government services are online in Western Europe.
People
Toregas to retire from Public Tech
After 32 years of working with local governments, Costis Toregas plans to step down as chairman of Public Technology Inc.
People
Governor info now online
The National Governors Association has a database with information about state governors going back to colonial times.
Digital Government
Justice budgets for info sharing
The Justice Department would receive a 6 percent boost in IT dollars if President Bush gets his way.
Digital Government
Granholm calls for resource pooling
The Michigan governor urged local governments to form partnerships and pool resources.
People
School data goes online
The Education Department's new Web site offers access to comparative school data that previously was not readily available to the public.
People