Digital Government

D.C. overhauling biz systems

$75.1 million Administrative and Services Modernization Program will revamp core business areas

Digital Government

Miami-Dade portal trying translation

Revamp of county Web portal will include a pilot program focused on automated translation

Digital Government

Imagery helps disaster plan develop

High-resolution satellite imagery helps city put emergency preparedness plans in place

Digital Government

OGC encouraging local input

The Open GIS Consortium drops fees to expand state and local involvement in GIS specs

Digital Government

Maine sees benefits in system

Maine launches an automated Web-based benefits program

Digital Government

Contract expands child payment program

HHS awards contract to SRA International to expand system to track down child support payments

People

Homeland e-learning group created

Group will focus on developing common e-learning tools for the Homeland Security Department

People

Northcom cultures 'need to share'

DOD's new Northern Command is suffering growing pains, especially in info sharing

Digital Government

City opts for Optical Ethernet

Roanoke is run Ethernet over its optical fiber network to meet e-gov, security needs

People

CDC gears up systems vs. terror

Agency has ratcheted up its systems and created new ones for a rapid response against a terrorist act

Digital Government

Report suggests ID alternatives

National Electronic Commerce Coordinating Council proposes a 'confederated' system

Digital Government

Mayors: Send homeland help

Justice Department blames Congress for holding up money earmarked for first responders

Acquisition

Fed rules may deter locals

Small biz procurement rules may make state and local agencies opt against using Federal Supply Schedules

Digital Government

Accela accelerating its growth

Automation software company is diversifying to provide governments with wider array of products and services

Digital Government

E-gov walk-ins welcome

GovConnect, Western Union create option for cash-only portion of population

Digital Government

Iowa governor dismisses CIO

Richard Varn is let go as governor shifts focus away from technology

People

Milwaukee makes fast response

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People

Looking for an industry assist

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Acquisition

Cautionary tales

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Digital Government

Health net gets badly needed booster

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