Modernization
White House: Fix Katrina flaws before next hurricane season
A White House report said the federal government was unprepared for Hurricane Katrina and must bolster its emergency preparedness and response systems before the next hurricane season starts June 1.
Acquisition
IBM has Georgia assets on its mind
The state awarded the company a contract to implement and integrate a centralized asset managment system.
People
GAO wants latest facts on IRS spending plans
The IRS adjusted its policies following GAO's criticism of the 2006 Business Systems Modernization program expenditure plan.
People
Vegas police go with IP-based wireless net
M/A-COM will deploy a private 700/800 MHz network over the next two years.
Cybersecurity
CDW-G assesses state, local IT spending
It looks at what is involved in developing robust IT security.
Cybersecurity
Panel: Industry crucial to fighting cybercrime
The United States also needs international cooperation agreements.
Cybersecurity
FBI chief wants stronger partnerships
The FBI wants to form stronger partnerships with the private sector and academia to prevent cybercrime, the bureau's director told attendees at the RSA Conference.
Modernization
CDW-G wins Calif. printer deal
It will supply Lexmark laser printers to the California Health and Human Services Agency.
People
Innovative programs earn e-gov awards
Five federal information sharing programs received Excellence.gov awards today from the Industry Advisory Council at a luncheon in Washington, D.C.
People
Everglades restoration starts vegetation mapping
Avineon will monitor an area larger than the state of Delaware.
Modernization
Small company shows how to win business
Like many firms founded and managed by young business leaders, PlatinumSolutions has been trying to get its name more widely known in the government market.
Modernization
States scramble to implement voting standards
43 states missed Jan. 1 deadline to comply with 2002’s Help America Vote Act
People
Alabama introduces court e-filing system
Alabama will make e-filing available to state lawyers who file complaints and other documents.
Acquisition
New (fiscal) year resolution: Get your IT budget fit
Tips for learning to do more with less
Cybersecurity
DHS evaluates global cybersecurity exercise
Cyber Storm aims to determine how well public and private organizations worked together in a simulated attack.
Digital Government
Feds to conduct first cybercrime survey
The Justice and Homeland Security departments will conduct a comprehensive survey beginning this month to create the first national baseline to measure cybercrime on businesses
Digital Government
Budget slashes first responder programs
Several federal grant programs would be eliminated in President Bush's fiscal 2007 budget.
Cybersecurity
Port officials want hands off grant program
Representatives of the nation’s public seaports oppose President Bush’s proposal to lump a dedicated grant program to improve port security into a larger funding pool.
People
Nevada on track for Unified Tax System
Thousands of businesses have registered to use its online capabilities.
People