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
Digital Government
Geospatial portal still elusive
Lack of standards slows progress on high-profile e-gov initiative, OMB official says
Digital Government
Center publishes business case guide
Center for Technology in Government's guide intended to help government officials justify technology investments
Modernization
Lawmaker pushes for fed leadership on 911
A congressman called for the creation of an office within the Homeland Security Department to spearhead and help fund the installation E911 systems
Digital Government
Cities show future of streaming video
A few California cities are showing how it could become a full-fledged part of e-government
Digital Government