Cybersecurity
Groundwork for cybersecurity R&D agenda begins
The National Science and Technology Council drafts a federal plan to improve research and development.
People
NASCIO calls for IT awards nominations
The program has 10 categories and is open to any state government IT program or system.
Digital Government
Panel says geospatial business line in flux
Many details have yet to be determined, experts said.
People
USGS updates A-76 schedule
The U.S. Geological Survey has reissued a presolicitation notice regarding a controversial competition for jobs that could put 250 USGS employees out of work.
Digital Government
Utah takes an integrated approach to human services
Software helps state agencies share information and provide benefits
Digital Government
States denounce federal pre-emption
Since 1990, Congress has enacted more than 117 laws that supersede states’ powers
Cybersecurity
Texas works on P2P policy
It will likely explain when using file-sharing applications is illegal or allowed and no threat to state systems.
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