Army urged to step up IT security focus
The security threat on DOD networks is growing substantially each day, so much so that on two separate occasions this summer, viruses infiltrated two top-secret computer systems at the Army Space and Missile Defense Command.
Army seeks to use semantic Web to improve knowledge management
Army moves to use a version of the World Wide Web that presents information in a machine-readable format.
Army salutes info assurance efforts
Network security is such a major issue for the Army that today the service held an inaugural information assurance awards ceremony to honor military, civilian and government contractors.
Army shifting from targeted system apps
The biggest challenge blocking the Army's goal of knowledge management is e-government, the service's principal director for enterprise integration said today.
The human factor trumps IT in the war on terror
Computer scientists are pushing the technology envelope to assist in intelligence gathering and analysis, but the people using the data may be the limiting factor in its effectiveness.
Air Force's NetCents choice challenged
One of the Air Force's small business picks for its Network Centric Solution program is facing a challenge even before the contract award is confirmed.
Federal record standards run up flagpole
Draft standards cover how agencies may be required to handle electronic information.
Java interface for access card being designed
Java Applet for Common Access Card (program will provide secure, encrypted communication and digital signature capabilities for any DOD application that uses a Web browser and a smart card.
Army streamlining desktop support services
The Army is consolidating its desktop support services under a single organization and putting one person in charge of IT operations at each of its bases and installations.
Air Force officials ponder 'preferred' ERP vendor
Air Force officials are trying to figure out if they should anoint a single enterprise resource planning software vendor.
Third version of Army portal ready
Major software update includes enhancements that'will let groups set up their own message boards, chat rooms and e-mail lists.
DHS clarifies rules for virtual border system
The Homeland Security Department today issued an interim rule covering its plans for extending the U.S. Visit screening system to the 50 busiest land ports of entry by year's end.
FAA says IT reduces airport runway hazards
Airport runway incursions dropped 20 percent over a four-year period, due in part to technology, the FAA said today.
IG report urges faster mad cow tracking system
Inspector General urges expedited mad cow disease surveillance system.
NYC Transit enhances satellite communications capabilities
New York City's transit agency has added satellite service telephones to beef up its emergency communications and has installed a repeater to enable indoor communications.
AF Council busy with printer, software, OEM deals
The Air Force IT Commodity Council, flush with what it considers success in cutting PC costs, is turning its attention to digital printing, imaging gear and software licensing.
Air Force IT shop gets new chief
Col. Vic Jevsever will take over as acting executive director of Air Force Standard Systems Group.
Bidder protests recreation contract award
Contract award to ReserveAmerica for the consolidated National Recreation Reservation System draws a protest.
NIST comes up with chip-sized atomic clock
Government researchers have demonstrated the works of a clock the size of a grain of rice, opening the door for more precise timekeeping on portable and handheld devices.
Air Force announces intent to award Netcents deals
Air Force has issued letters of intent to award contracts for the $10 billion Network Centric Solutions program to four small businesses.
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