Navy sets up central office to manage use of IT funds
The Navy is finally creating a central office'five years in the making'to control how IT funds are allocated across the department.
New acquisitions aim to improve DHS infrastructure
The Homeland Security Department is shaking up its IT infrastructure with a sweeping new program that wields the acquisition muscle of DHS' two new omnibus procurements.
USDA buys rugged tablets, wireless services
The Agriculture Department has awarded two blanket purchase agreements worth $50 million to GTSI Corp. of Chantilly, Va., for mobile and wireless hardware and software.
DOD, Energy take delivery of supercomputers
The Energy and Defense departments are installing new high-performance computer systems.
Open-source OS popular in theory, if not practice
A growing number of federal IT managers at civilian and defense agencies are receptive to open-source Linux operating systems over Unix, according to a new survey from Larstan Business Reports of Potomac, Md.
DOD shifts contracting in-house
Defense moves toward using servicewide vehicles, instead of GSA, for IT.
What's the future of your IT project?
OMB says that only your EVM results can tell you for sure.
OPM's IT staff keeps work in-house with A-76 win
Fifty-two Office of Personnel Management IT workers in Macon, Ga., determined they could save about $900,000 over five years by re-engineering how they do their jobs.
IRS seeks comments on business rules system
The IRS seeks industry comments on a draft statement of work for business rules enterprise management for its Business Systems Modernization program.
Air Force calls on Northrop Grumman to integrate communications
Northrop Grumman IT will provide commercial, off-the-shelf hardware and software to establish a telecommunications management system for more than 100 locations.
IG: Risks overshadow IRS modernization successes
The IRS still wrestles with meeting long-term cost and schedule estimates and with managing its programs, according to an audit by the Office of the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration.
Missile Defense Agency to install new radar technology
The director of the Missile Defense Agency said his organization is making progress in developing technology to intercept in-flight ballistic missiles aimed at the United States.
Government Leader expands with new website, e-letter
Government Leader, the new magazine launched earlier this year by PostNewsweek Tech Media, now offers a growing roster of insightful management stories, profiles and practical leadership tips online at <a href="http://www.governmentleader.com/">GovernmentLeader.com</a>.
Wynne, Winter up for Air Force, Navy secretary posts
President Bush has nominated a Defense deputy undersecretary and a corporate vice president to serve as secretaries of the Air Force and Navy, respectively.
OPM finalizes rule for IT Exchange program
Three years after the E-Government Act established a program for senior federal IT employees to gain experience in the private sector, the Office of Personnel Management has finalized how the program works.
GSA sets deadlines for new FTS, FSS orders for 2005
The fiscal year may end Sept. 30, but agencies only have until Sept. 1 to send new task orders through the General Services Administration's Federal Technology Service.
MCI fills out its roster for Networx pursuit
MCI's team includes Anteon International Corp., Computer Sciences Corp. and Hewlett-Packard Co., as well as several other large and small businesses.
Army awards training services deal to DRC
Dynamics Research Corp. will provide services associated with modular and future combat systems equipped forces.
Energy, DOD purchase big iron
The Energy and Defense departments are both installing new high-performance computer systems.
VeriSign discounts PKI services to higher education
Higher institutions' open networks are frequently the target of cyberattacks, say VeriSign officials, who manage the Internet dot-edu domain servers.
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