Modernization
Florida to build wireless system
The plan is to have all counties' public safety and first responder personnel connected to the statewide wireless communications system by the end of 2005.
Modernization
Congress passes E911 bill
The measure would create a national program office coordinating emergency 911 implementation.
People
US, UK work on anti-terror R&D
The two countries signed an agreement to collaborate on homeland security technology.
Modernization
Networx may get Treasury network
Although AT&T won a $381 million deal to build a VPN for Treasury, the contract could move to the Networx vehicle, Rep. Tom Davis says.
People
Covansys works with SPIRIT
The Chickasaw Nation awarded a $3 million contact to Covansys to develop a Web-based system for the Successful Partners in Reaching Innovative Technology program.
Modernization
New Jersey invests in security
Protego appliance detects, blocks cyberthreats across state network
People
NGA wants flight, sea data offline
The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency will take comments on the idea through June.
People
Sarbanes-Oxley for feds?
OMB's controller says there will be new guidance for agencies' financial management before she leaves in January.
People
Helping everybody get along
New homeland security system will create the framework for emergency response
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County officials urge ongoing intergovernmental cooperation
Cooperation across all levels of government is necessary for homeland security, officials said.
People
DHS grant time extended
State and local governments will have almost four months instead of five days to use money from DHS' fiscal 2005 grants.
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Tenet touts info sharing
Data sharing is the "most critical" part of intelligence reform, the former CIA director says.
Cybersecurity
Stressing security training
Arlington County's chief information security officer says basic computer security training has become essential for all government employees.
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Gorelick calls for more intell architecture work
Former 9-11 commissioner Jamie Gorelick wants to see more progress on an info architecture for intelligence.
Modernization
Intell agencies adapt data architecture model
Spy agencies need a meaningful way of exchanging information, and the federal enterprise architecture's data reference model can help, says the lead enterprise architect for the U.S. intelligence community.
Digital Government
Technologies will be taking stock
Key indicators would measure the nation's well-being
Modernization
Considering COTS standards
Federal human resources managers are pondering formal standards for commercial off-the-shelf software.
People
Groups demand e-voting improvements
Public interest groups call for paper receipts, better training and other steps meant to improve electronic voting.
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