USPS wants to stamp out excess costs
The Postal Service recently awarded a $2.4 million contract to ProfitLine to analyze account data on its 34,000 wireless devices and point out potential savings.
COMMUNITY: Public (sector) recognition
Jim Williams, commissioner of the General Services Administration's Federal Acquisition Service, was honored as a public-sector partner of the year at the recent Greater Washington Government Contractor Awards.
R. Fink | The Packet Rat: Politicians getting the worst of their new media experiences
Every now and then, the worlds of pop culture, technology and politics combine to create a perfect storm of stupidity.
And another thing...
President George W. Bush needed less time to speak to the press about his management agenda than Secretariat needed to set the Kentucky Derby record at Churchill Downs in 1973.
Can FAS get a handle on GSA's outposts?
Some question whether new approach will extend to regions.
GSA ready to take over Commerce's governmentwide contract
The General Services Administration and the Commerce Department have agreed in principle to give GSA ownership of Commerce's Information Technology Services Next Generation contract.
It's not all about turning green
Despite Hill push-back, White House claims PMA progress.
IT business cases going online
By mid-February 2007, agencies will have to post all of their Office of Management and Budget-approved business cases on the World Wide Web.
Sentinel has staffing issues: GAO
The FBI's Sentinel program for IT modernization needs to be staffed more strategically, according to a <a href=http://www.gao.gov/new.items/d0719.pdf>new report</a>.
Army: Iraqi militants can t crack tactical radios
Troops have been concerned due to news reports that Hezbollah forces in Lebanon had hacked into Israeli radios.
Intel IT makes progress in lifting its veil
Dale Meyerrose's attempt to bring the national intelligence machine out of the IT shadows is starting to pay off.
BTA moves fast on online voting
DOD unveils absentee ballot request system in three weeks.
Navair communications deal goes to BAE
A contract from the Naval Air Systems Command to continue delivering communications electronics support has been awarded to BAE Systems Inc.
TSA tech refresh contract won by Intelligent Decisions
A contract from the Transportation Security Administration to provide equipment to upgrade and expand its technology infrastructure has been awarded to Intelligent Decisions.
Army gets OK to transfer Oracle licenses
Oracle Corp. has granted the Army permission to transfer Oracle product technology licenses across the service at no additional cost.
Absentee voting today and tomorrow
Defense employs a mix of low- and high-tech methods while waiting for electronic voting standards to evolve
GSA to take control of Commerce GWAC, pending OMB approval
The General Services Administration and the Commerce Department have reached an agreement in principle to give GSA ownership of Commerce's Information Technology Services Next Generation governmentwide acquisition contract.
InFocus Work Big IN26
The IN26 is a lot like your basic economy car. There's nothing really wrong with it, and it will get you to work every time.
Hitachi CP-X260
Speakers, especially ones you can hear, tend to add weight, which is why most makers of portable projectors tend to shy away from them.
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