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
Expect increased state, local IT spending
With tax revenues exceeding expectations, Input projects state and local information technology spending to reach $72 billion by 2011.
People
CTC lands $1.5M Army order
The company will install a network switching system at Fort Belvoir, Va.
People
5 states get grants to improve info sharing
NGA awarded each $50,000 to work on systems that share criminal justice information.
Cybersecurity
Security system checks take too long, experts say
Current certification and accreditation processes for federal information systems don’t reflect the modern network environment, a panel said today.
People
U.S. Access Board names Bibb chairman
The board is an independent federal agency that coordinates governmentwide efforts to ensure accessibility for people with disabilities.
People
GAO assesses Katrina oversight
Confusion, poor communication and a shortage of oversight officials led to wasted spending
Digital Government
Alaska to test tsunami warning system
Officials warn state residents that the test will use live codes.
Cybersecurity
GAO: IRS security is weak
Taxpayers’ financial and personal information remains at risk, a report states.
People
Border Patrol to expand UAV usage
A success so far, unmanned aerial vehicles also cause concern for some officials.
Modernization
New Orleans wants regional, redundant radio system
Officials hope to have it established before hurricane season starts.
Acquisition
Apple to supply 36,000 laptops to Maine schools
Contract also includes software, wireless Internet and help-desk services for middle school students.
People
EPA to close library
Proposed cuts in the fiscal 2007 budget have prompted officials to shutter the agency’s Midwest Regional Library in anticipation of the budget's approval.
People
Michigan unveils long-term IT strategic plan
The 209-page plan focuses on improving education, homeland security, health care, government, the economy and the environment.
Modernization
Masters of disaster
FCW has recognized more than a dozen individuals in government, industry and the nonprofit sector who responded to Hurricane Katrina and helped in the recovery.
Modernization
States slow to implement E911
Many states have not set dates for upgrading systems to manage wireless calls.
Digital Government
OFPP tracks interagency contracts
Feds want to know how the practice is working for everyone
People
GAO: FEMA must update digital flood maps
A report states that Hurricane Katrina drove home the need to improve the National Flood Insurance Program.
Digital Government