Digital Government
DHS allocates funding to cities
30 cities will receive $500 million for critical infrastructure security, training, equipment and info sharing
Digital Government
Grants boost rural broadband
USDA Rural Development awards $20 million in grants to 40 communities
Digital Government
County site maps car wrecks
Suffolk County, N.Y., hopes to make a dent in the thousands of car accidents each year
Digital Government
Officials emphasize regional approach
Interoperable communications and integrated security are examples of efficient use of funds
Digital Government
Police testing IBM video system
Digital video system in cruisers can capture, store, upload and manage data more easily
Digital Government
Company adjusts local pricing
Content management software provider Stellent responds to governments' shrinking technology budgets
Digital Government
Alaska maps out GIS foundation
Alaska is building its first digital base map, creating the state's primary resource for GIS applications
People
Study spells out e-gov benefits
Five common benefits exist that cut across all levels of government and all nations
Acquisition
Cooperative buying rule resolves main obstacles
State and local governments will be able to add items and conditions to GSA schedule contracts
Digital Government
Videoconferencing for emergencies
New briefcase-size videoconferencing units are geared for use by military and first responders
Digital Government
XML group to help first responders
A consortium is driving an initiative to create standards for using XML to help exchange information during emergencies
Digital Government
Open source on hold in Oregon
Industry opponents voiced major concerns over legislation's effect on software development
Digital Government
Interoperability funds limited
Millions of dollars are earmarked for communications interoperability, but targets will be selected
Acquisition
Cooperative purchasing rule published
State and local governments can use GSA's schedules contracts for IT acquisitions
Digital Government
Web-based battlefield map on the way
Air Force picks Lockheed to develop Web-based battlefield mapping system
Digital Government
D.C. unveils third-generation portal
Redesigned site offers more content and better access to services, forms and databases
Digital Government
CDC reports on health surveillance
Agency gives update on the progress of syndromic and disease surveillance systems
Acquisition
Cooperative purchasing still not in effect
GSA has not yet published rules that would allow state governments to use federal schedules for information technology purchases
Digital Government