FBI outsources operations of crime computer systems
The FBI has outsourced the operations and maintenance of its three main crime information systems under a $118 million contract.
Electronic newsletter connects SSA with public
For a start-up publication, going from zero to 100,000 subscribers in the first nine months is a big deal. The Social Security Administration's new electronic periodical, eNews, has pulled it off.
Researcher says e-gov funding won't pick up until 2003
ORLANDO, Fla.'Government agencies should expect that they must increasingly depend on external service providers to offer online services, new research concludes.
GAO: Data sharing saves money, threatens privacy
When agencies cross-match data to avoid making benefits overpayments or giving loans to unqualified borrowers, the chance of compromising personal information rises, the General Accounting Office reported recently.
USDA inspectors get phase one of PC and connectivity support
The Agriculture Department has completed the first phase of a plan to put notebook PCs and database connectivity into the hands of its field staff.
Six in hot water at State over lost notebook PC with classified data
The State Department has targeted six Intelligence and Research Division employees for disciplinary action over the disappearance early this year of a notebook PC loaded with highly classified information on weapons of mass destruction.
CIA disciplines more than 100 employees for secret chat room
CIA employees and contractors who ran a secret chat room on the agency's network as long as 15 years were disciplined late last month for inappropriate use of its computer systems.
Navy e-business office asks for ideas and gets a flood of them
When officials at the Navy's new eBusiness Operations Office called for proposals for pilot projects early last month, they didn't know what to expect.
DOD consolidates A-76 data on Web site
The Defense Department's Share A-76 Web site provides 'one-stop shopping for A-76 information,' said Annie L. Andrews, DOD's assistant director for competitive sourcing and privatization.
Government moves to IPv6 one step at a time
CHARLESTON, S.C.'When the Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command gets an Internet Protocol Version 6 intranet up and running this year, it will have very little company.
New design for GCN to debut in January
A redesigned Government Computer News will debut with the Jan. 8 issue, the first of 2001.
Study says Carnivore functions as intended
An independent study of the FBI's Carnivore Internet wiretapping system maintains the software-based tool doesn't overreach its intended use.
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FAA examines failed upgrade
The Federal Aviation Administration will continue testing new software that failed over the Thanksgiving holiday, causing delays of at least 28 flights.
CACI wins CECOM contract
The Army has awarded CACI International Inc. an indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity contract to provide technical, engineering, fabrication and operations support to the Communications-Electronics Command Intelligence and Information Warfare Directorate.
Sun debuts Trusted Solaris 8
Trusted Solaris 8, Sun Microsystems Inc.'s new, high-security version of the Unix operating system, controls access according to user roles.
FCC to free more spectrum
The Federal Communications Commission last month proposed to free more radio spectrum for wireless services by transferring 27 MHz from government to civilian use and by promoting secondary markets.
SAIC gets simulation contract
''The Army Simulation, Training and Instrumentation Command last month awarded part of its $4 billion Omnibus Contract to Science Applications International Corp.
Army lab develops VR tools
''The Advanced Collaborative Environments Lab at the Army's National Automotive Center in Warren, Mich., has created a suite of software and virtual reality tools to lower the cost of development and support, officials announced recently.
Navy awards auction contracts
The Naval Supply Systems Command has awarded two five-year contracts for online forward and reverse auction services open to all federal buyers.
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