People
IG critical of DOD IT
Reports state that IT security and investment information in DOD databases is inconsistent.
People
LAPD to implement intelligence, analysis system
It will enable investigators to collect, analyze, search and disseminate information on major crimes.
People
Idaho seeks new e-procurement system
State wants a statewide purchasing system running by summer.
People
Report: E-gov helps government share info
It states that the government offers timelier, more accurate information to the public and government leaders through e-government initiatives.
People
N.M. health officials adopt SumTotal LMS
New Mexico's health training manager said a learning management system approach would help the state respond to public health emergencies.
Modernization
Utah county makes records safer
Salt Lake County has established a state-of-the-art offsite recovery program to allow officials to access public records in the event of an emergency.
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Virginia to spend big on IT
The state signed a contract with CGI-AMS for a potential $300 million overhaul of the state's executive branch business processes and systems.
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New law restricts e-gov initiatives
It requires agencies to get congressional approval before implementing such initiatives.
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Search tech finds government info best, survey says
It shows that more than 56 percent of respondents believe search technology is powerful enough to replace government standards for information management.
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Indiana to launch supercomputer grid
The Northwest Indiana Computation Grid will link universities and U.S. government research facilities and boosts work on homeland security issues.
Digital Government
Agencies to designate chief FOIA officers
Each new officer will review the agency’s FOIA operations and develop an improvement plan by June.
People
Mass. CIO resigns under fire
Peter Quinn has resigned effective Jan. 12 after earlier this year proposing the state end its reliance on Microsoft's proprietary Office software.
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DHS seeks comment on Safecom survey
The department will identify specific projects to improve emergency communications based on the public’s perception of the state of interoperable communications.
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Military tests software streaming
A new platform will allow U.S. Air Forces in Europe to centralize IT management, lower costs and improve security.
People
Flu drug liability attached to DOD spending bill
Congress tacked liability protection for companies developing avian flu vaccines onto the fiscal 2006 Defense appropriations bill.
Digital Government
Draft street address standard up for public comment
The proposed standard would update diverse and outdated systems but would not be mandatory for state and local jurisidictions.
People
South Carolina gets a new CIO
Jim Bryant will oversee nearly 300 employees and a budget of more than $66 million.
People
Northrop Grumman chooses state and local VP
Jill Kale will become vice president of strategic program management, transitions and processes.
Digital Government
Calif. city among first to use new high-frequency wireless
The technology will link surveillance cameras among city facilities and offer secure voice, video and data applications.
Digital Government