FAA OKs rollout of first phase of telecom network
The Federal Aviation Administration has approved deployment of its new telecommunications backbone to 27 facilities.<br>
NAVSEA is riding high after converting massive tech manuals to SGML, XML
A content management system and Standard Generalized Markup Language have helped the Naval Sea Systems Command cut back on the number of paper manuals that ships must carry to repair their engines and other mechanical systems.
Cyber Eye: Can-Spam could be a can of worms
A lot of thought went into naming the antispam legislation signed into law last month. The Can-Spam Act of 2003 stands for Controlling the Assault of Non-Solicited Pornography and Marketing. Too bad that much thought didn't go into drafting the rest of the bill.
Iraq infrastructure contract includes telecom
The U.S. Agency for International Development has awarded a $1.8 billion contract for reconstruction efforts in Iraq that include a plan to restore damaged fiber-optic backbones in war-torn areas.<br>
@Info.Policy: A nation of SSN junkies
All 19 hijackers in the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks had Social Security numbers. They knew the importance of having an SSN to function in American society.
Richmond, Va., portal takes requests 24 hours a day
Citizens of Richmond, Va., can request tree trimming, pothole filling and other services around the clock, at <a href= "http://www.richmondgov.com">www.richmondgov.com</a>.
From the rubble
Oklahoma City's new federal building has a structured wiring system for tenants' future data needs, a voice over IP-ready telecommunications switch and a wireless phone system with full deskset functionality.
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By the numbers
Mathematical calculations sometimes carry a false aura of reliability; algorithm errors can lurk in mathematical programs. On Feb. 25, 1991, an error in Patriot missile weapons control software caused a failure that let a Scud missile hit an Army barracks, killing 28 Americans.
Another View: Enduring government trends
Each New Year, the crystal ballers predict emerging trends in IT and conjure forgettable lists of what's in and what's out.
Coalition Provisional Authority set to buttress IT operations
The CIO's office of the Coalition Provisional Authority in Iraq is set to increase its staff from 2,300 to 6,300 in coming weeks.<br>
Mashed again
IRS modernization is turning into the Mr. Bill of IT projects.Remember Mr. Bill? He was the Play-Doh character of early 'Saturday Night Live' episodes. Week after week, Mr. Bill would get smashed, sliced to pieces, boiled, suffocated, ignited, you name it'always emitting his signature wail, 'Ohh, nooo!' Mr. Bill always came back to life, only to face fresh calamity.
Major programs within KICCs
<b>IT Enterprise Solutions</b>. This two-part, $800 million contract is for hardware and software, as well as support services. Army units can buy client and notebook PCs, servers, storage systems, networking equipment, operating systems, commercial software and peripherals, as well as biometric devices and software and wearable computers. Program management, IT planning, integration and consolidation, security, and testing and evaluation are available through the services contract.
Program KICCs Iraq telecom into gear.
In the coming months, the Army will free up hundreds of soldiers in tactical signal units in Kuwait and Iraq by establishing a permanent communications infrastructure.
HUD considers rebidding $860 million IT contract
The Housing and Urban Development Department is trying to decide the next step it should take on an $860 million IT services contract successfully protested at the General Accounting Office.<br>
Davis asks administration to clarify SmartBuy plans
The government's operations watchdog on Capitol Hill is asking the Office of Management and Budget to divulge details of the stalled enterprise software program known as SmartBuy.
Navy puts new optical networking protocol to the test
The Navy's Advanced Technology Demonstration Network has successfully used a new optical networking protocol that could help researchers take full advantage of high-performance, all-optical networks.<br>
DOD's transformation team stumps for net-centric warfare
The Office of Force Transformation has begun a publicity campaign of sorts to promote the advantages of network-centric warfare on the battlefield.<br>
Data sharing is the core of protection
Air Force Maj. Gen. Dale W. Meyerrose is a two-hatter. He's both the director of command control systems for the North American Aerospace Defense Command and director of architectures and integration for the Northern Command at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo. He is CIO for the two commands as well.
Navy sets new deal for mine warfare systems support
The Navy has placed a 12-year, $115 million IT support order with longtime contractor R.M. Vredenburg Co. to continue managing its Surface Mine Warfare programs.<br>
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