Modernization
Waxman: Save all e-mails from or to White House
E-mail messages regarding official government action "may have been destroyed by the [Republican National Committee] and not preserved by the White House."
People
NASA Web 2.0 effort to pay dividends for private sector
Once developed, the agency plans to release its online collaboration software to the open-source community.
People
OMB wants desktop standard written into contracts
Karen Evans has recommended adding language to the Federal Acquisition Regulation requiring contracts to include the requirement that all software and hardware do no conform to the standard configuration.
People
GAO: SEC's internal repayments controls less risky
The Government Accountability Office no longer classifies the existing problems as major weaknesses, according to a new report.
Modernization
Va. utilities agency to create geodatabase
Avineon also has to develop data models for each utility and a data maintenance application for the Department of Public Utilities in Richmond.
People
JFCOM brings virtual world closer to home
After making extensive use of modeling and simulation to support overseas operations, the U.S. Joint Forces Command is using the technology for homeland security scenarios.
Cybersecurity
GAO: IRS slow to fix numerous IT security gaps
The weaknesses impair the tax agency’s ability to ensure the confidentiality, integrity and availability of financial and sensitive information.
Modernization
E-procurement pays its own way
Strategic sourcing and e-procurement transform purchasing in DeKalb County, Ga.
Modernization
Conn., Va. residents to get emergency alerts by phone
The states have contracted with Reverse 911 to purchase its notification system.
People
Washington state to test drive border-friendly driver's license
DHS is working with the state government on a pilot program under which Real ID-based licenses could serve as proof of citizenship at border crossings.
People
Senators grill DHS on Real ID costs
Lawmakers are concerned that states cannot afford the costly upgrades that might be required to comply with the law mandating secure driver's licenses.
People
State group taps JobCentral
The National Association of State Workforce Agencies tapped the commercial system to replace a federal job bank that is being phased out this summer.
People
DHS to be flexible in allocation of $1B to states
The money is designated for interoperable public safety communications.
Digital Government
BlackBerries to help Chicago manage youth services
Chicago’s Department of Children and Youth Services will be getting free services and devices through a donation from Sprint and eAccess Solutions.
Modernization
Colorado combines GIS, weather data
The state is implementing WeatherBug’s GIS Data Services in its Emergency Operations Center to enable emergency management workers to view weather data overlaid on geographic information.
People
States need $1B to implement Real ID, governors say
DHS estimates that the cost to states of complying with the Real ID Act of 2005 will exceed $14 billion over 10 years, according to a letter from state leaders.
Modernization
Energy awards $14M contract for IT support
REDE, a small 8(a) company, will also provide telecom support for DOE's Oak Ridge, Tenn., division.
People
CyberShift software will help N.C. city manage employees
High Point, N.C., will use time-and-attendance software.
People
Lieberman would up ante on first-responder funding
The chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee proposes adding $3.4 billion above the White House’s budget for first responder programs.
Cybersecurity