Digital Government

NASA signs pact with UC-Santa Cruz

The space agency will pay the University of California system up to $333 million to build a long-term talent base.

People

E-gov needs more dialogue, official says

OMB should make sure agencies communicate on e-gov initiatives, a defense official said.

People

Cybersecurity forum planned

DHS will have a summit in the fall to figure out how to execute the National Strategy to Secure Cyberspace..

Digital Government

TimeVision ties HR to organization charts

The company's software creates charts that depict a company's structure, chain of command and other details.

People

New England police test name software

State and local law enforcement agencies are turning to software predominantly used by intelligence agencies to help them recognize the structure and cultural history of personal names as another tool in battling street crime and terrorism

Digital Government

NASCIO honors eight states

The National Association of State Chief Information Officers honored eight states for outstanding technology projects that improve government

Digital Government

Texas sets up IT purchasing

Texas state agencies and local governments can now purchase cybersecurity services from various vendors under several new contracts negotiated by the state's Department of Information Resources

Digital Government

More than $4B in Fed grants available

More than $4.6 billion in technology-oriented federal grants could be available to higher education.

Digital Government

License flaws run deep, officials say

The American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators says a GAO report on driver license fraud uncovered just a few of the system's many problems.

Digital Government

Virginia leads in online state buying

The statewide e-procurement system for Virginia government has now surpassed the $1 billion milestone in sales since inception.

Digital Government

IT honchos call for better patching systems

Federal officials told Congress that agencies must improve the way they patch their systems because exploits are getting faster.

Digital Government

CIOs should be ready to explain

Whether you call it lobbying or educating, advocating IT programs requires preparation and credibility, experts say.

Digital Government

Colorado tests claims filing online

The three-county pilot program will let people file their own claims in domestic violence, wrongful eviction and small-claims cases.

Digital Government

States seek IT funding schemes

NASCIO released a draft report with case studies of how some states found money for tech projects.

Digital Government

FHWA recognizes travel sites

The Federal Highway Administration announced its awards for top traveler information Web sites.

Digital Government

Japan seeks IT ideas from states

Officials from Japan want to learn more about economic development and improving government efficiency through IT.

Digital Government

NASCIO honors eight states

The awards recognize outstanding technology projects in state government.

Digital Government

EPA network takes shape

The EPA plans to have about 20 states integrated into the National Environmental Information Exchange Network by the end of the year.

People

Funding woes hinder security assessments

No one knows how much money homeland security requires because nobody has identified standards for protection, experts tell a Senate committee.

Digital Government

Software saves Michigan $22 million

The application helps transport officials manage highway construction.