Digital Government

California models security breach law

Feinstein legislation calls for notifying individuals that personal information may have been compromised

Modernization

Broadband access boon for remote areas

A Southwestern provider of broadband access is breaking down the affordability barrier of high-speed data services in remote communities

Digital Government

Summit highlights homeland tech

Institute showcases cutting-edge technology as a way to drive research dollars to the Virginia universities

Digital Government

Revision of rural tech program urged

Complexity and costs of USDA grant program may be deterring applicants, lawmakers say

Digital Government

City tries new path to fiber network

San Francisco to test system that strings fiber-optic cable through sewers rather than ripping up streets

People

Interactive tools to train NYC firefighters

The New York City Fire Department is exploring the prospect of training its uniformed personnel on computer-based virtual scenarios

Digital Government

Broadband breakthrough in Southwest

Access provider uses Wi-Fi/satellite combination to create remote broadband oases

People

USDA launches online grocery

Electronic Commodity Ordering System allows state officials to order food online

People

GSA has new Intergovernmental Solutions head

Martha Dorris has been named director of GSA's Office of Intergovernmental Solutions

Digital Government

Police force making network mesh

Wireless network will be replaced with a system based on technology developed for the military

People

DOD teaming on critical infrastructure

The Defense Department is working with government, industry on critical infrastructure protection

Digital Government

Wireless security entangles HIPAA

Securing wireless networks may pose a problem as health organizations near the compliance deadline

Modernization

Virginia community pioneers info sharing

An initiative in Virginia's northern Shenandoah Valley could become a model for interoperable communications for first responders

People

Proposed map initiative a no-show at local level

U.S. diplomacy has not been successful below the federal level

Digital Government

311 service goes rural route

Martha's Vineyard starts a 311 service that automatically directs nonemergency calls to local police

Digital Government

Showing the way to new voter ID

Texas county is one of the first to qualify voters through a database using information on driver's licenses

Digital Government

Funds for states, ports announced

DHS announces funding for first responder preparedness and cargo security

Digital Government

Homeland budget clears House panel

Bill includes more money for first responders, high-threat areas and airline passenger screening

Digital Government

Senators' bill to ensure E911 funds

Legislation is aimed at keeping state governments from raiding funds dedicated for 911 systems

Digital Government

Grants modernize city services

Urban Challenge winners each will get $100,000 in 3Com hardware, software and/or in-kind services