People
Feds promise states $1 billion
Money could start to flow to localities for interoperable communications.
People
Working group to study e-democracy efforts
An international organization wants to know how online meetings can boost citizen participation in government.
Digital Government
Massachusetts approves use of Office Open XML
State agencies can now use OOXML and the OpenDocument Format.
People
State fusion centers struggle to produce useful info, study finds
The report, by the Congressional Research Service, cited problems with the centers’ lack of connectivity with existing law enforcement databases and poor compliance with federally backed technical data-sharing standards.
People
E-gov survey ranks Delaware, Michigan as best
A team of researchers at Brown University evaluated Web sites for the presence of a wide variety of features, including online publications, privacy and security policies, and digital signatures and credit card payments.
Modernization
Will WiMax save the day?
In theory, WiMax can blanket a city with affordable and fast wireless data service, but how often that will happen remains to be seen.
People
States could get Real ID money
DHS sends plan to Hill to reinvigorate flow of grant funding to establish the program.
People
DHS, DOD solving first responder ID card interoperability problem
The Summer Breeze exercise in Washington metropolitan area runs multiple scenarios for emergency services personnel.
People
DHS releases Real ID implementation plan
The plan includes a staffing configuration for the Real ID Program Office and goals to focus on in the next year.
Digital Government
Utah, Wisconsin tops in mobility investment
The study, conducted by CDW Government, covers such mobility categories as notebook PCs, nonwireless handheld devices and wireless communications devices.
People
DHS bills offer plenty for locals
State and local emergency managers are the clear winners in the approps process.
People
Georgia upgrades financial, HR software
The state will use updated Oracle PeopleSoft products to better track operational performance and move into e-procurement.
Cybersecurity
Encryption BPAs are open to all
Contracts awarded under GSA’s SmartBuy signal better intergovernmental relations.
Acquisition
Chicago extends GIS
The city has hired a team of contractors to assist with a plan to expand an existing geographic information system.
People
The outsourcer's dilemma
Many agencies need the help of contractors now more than ever, but outsourcing can be a minefield for the ill-prepared.
Acquisition
10 SmartBuy encryption contracts awarded
The government will save as much as $73 million through cost avoidance during the agreements and could accelerate standard data security on mobile devices.
Cybersecurity
After the breach, now what?
Would a federal breach notification law bring greater security and sanity to those who find their personal data has been lost or stolen?
People
Navy rethinks its approach to collecting, sharing data
While patrolling the Persian Gulf, the Navy is amassing larger than ever amounts of information and must figure out the best way for the military and its partners to use it.
Digital Government
Illinois toll system gets upgrade
The state has converted its toll plazas from the barrier style to open-road tolling in which vehicles equipped with transponders cruise through the toll plaza at highway speeds.
Digital Government