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

Texas town creates wireless potpourri

Roaming technology enables police and fire officials to seamlessly communicate using three wireless networks.