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
Warner: Being green could be easy
The former Virginia governor tells business leaders to think about IT's effect on the environment.
People
SmartBuy encryption award to be available to states
GSA and DOD expect to award their selection for encryption products for mobile data security under the program June 15.
People
Awards honor CFOs' tech achievements
Former Virginia Gov. Mark Warner won the Michael G. Devine Hall of Fame Award for career achievement.
People
FBI plans to integrate nationwide gang data
The technology would include a Signs, Symbols and Terminology database that identifies the characteristics of gangs.
Digital Government
IAC, ACT recognize military's asset-tracking initiative
Eight federal, state and local projects received the 2007 Intergovernmental Solutions Award for innovation.
Cybersecurity
Lawmakers push compromise on ID cards
Bill calls for enhanced driver's licenses and changes to border passport program.
Modernization
Security gets image-conscious
Video-analysis software is getting better at spotting suspicious activity, but a developing market still warrants caution.
People