Modernization
Bentley Systems offers subscription software
The geographic information systems company said it hopes to interest local governments in licensing its software on an annual basis.
People
U.K. governments vie for makeover -- digital style
The winner of the Digital Challenge will get more than $12 million toward improving e-government.
Cybersecurity
DHS asks for Secure Border bids
The Homeland Security Department has touted the initiative as a comprehensive way to control the border and enforce immigration laws.
People
Colorado extends Amber Alert to seniors
For the system to be activated, the senior citizen must be at least 60 years old and suffer from a “verified impaired mental condition,” the law states.
Digital Government
Officials seek info on lines of business
GSA and OMB issued RFIs on the Geospatial and the Information Technology Infrastructure Optimization Initiative business lines.
Digital Government
Lawmakers: Federal laws often preempt state ones
They also say they don't get a chance to comment on such regulations.
Digital Government
San Francisco selects Google/EarthLink for wireless network
The companies jointly submitted a proposal to deploy an affordable broadband network across the city.
Cybersecurity
GAO: SEC's info security not up to snuff
A report states that officials have addressed only eight of 51 weaknesses a previous report documented.
Modernization
NGA: States make interoperability a top priority
Coordination of state and local efforts, protection of critical infrastructure and creation of intelligence "fusion centers" are also on the list.
People
Louisiana governor creates interoperability committee
It will oversee establishment of a statewide reliable communications system for emergency response.
People
Institute recognizes IT innovation
The nonprofit Public Technology Institute will honor nine cities and counties for information technology innovation later this month.
Cybersecurity
Nevada unveils info-sharing system
The Nevada Shared Information Technologies Services would allow local government agencies to participate in shared-use facilities.
People
DRC gets $22.5M contract to manage Colorado network
More than 7,000 county and state workers can access the Web-based system for child welfare, child support and eligibility applications.
Acquisition
OMB to send contracting report to Congress
The agency wants to convince members that best-value tradeoffs should not be limited.
Acquisition
UPDATED: OMB clarifies business rules
The agency temporarily waives rules regarding advance payments.
Modernization
IG: FAA telecom program at risk
The FAA Telecommunications Infrastructure program is getting costlier and likely won't be done by its deadline.
People
EMERGE2's failure sends DHS back to drawing board
Officials will go through a replanning phase that will look at several viable alternatives, including initiatives several DHS agencies have undertaken.
People
DOJ, DOD stress self-powered communications
The departments say Hurricane Katrina exposed the need for technology that can operate without a traditional infrastructure.
People