The lowdown on ERP
<b>What is it?</b> ERP is an integrated suite of software applications used to execute a wide range of business processes. It attempts to combine the needs of all departments and functions of an organization into an integrated program that runs off a single database.
ERP spins into the front office
Enterprise resource planning software has been around for about a decade as a tool to help both government and businesses streamline their business processes. If used wisely, it can help agencies meet their goals while squeezing more out of static or shrinking budgets.
DOD struggles with competitive sourcing
The Defense Department's acquisition and competitive sourcing practices are not cost-effective and fail to meet DOD's objectives, comptroller general David M. Walker told a congressional panel last month.
Homeland Security gains IT funds from supplemental bill
The Homeland Security Department reaped millions in additional funds for IT from its $6.71 billion slice of the fiscal 2003 supplemental appropriations bill. <br>
HSD lowers threat level
The Homeland Security Department this morning lowered the nation's threat advisory level to yellow from orange, secretary Tom Ridge said. <br>
GCN photo gallery: E-biz leaders secure awards
<font size="2" face="Arial">The CIO Advisory Board and Awards Committee in April honored a broad range of government programs with 2003 SecurE-Biz awards at a ceremony in Arlington, Va. </font>
Air Force blades slice PC support time
A three-month test at an Air Force medical clinic found that rackmounted blade PCs save support time compared with standard desktop clients.
Internaut: Privacy trade-offs could build more tolerance for TIA
When Thomas Paine wrote in 1776, 'These are the times that try men's souls,' he was talking about the choices citizens are forced to make during a major conflict.
Scientists test wider use of IP
The Internet Protocol revolutionized communications on Earth, and NASA scientists think it could bypass proprietary interfaces to tie together vast arrays of Earth and space devices.
NEC upgrades, speeds up fault-tolerant server
NEC Solutions America Inc. has upgraded its fault-tolerant servers with faster processors and Gigabit Ethernet connections.
Power User: Ounce of assessment is worth pounds of missed security cures
My central Pennsylvania county's emergency management coordinator recently asked me and other volunteers how the county would spend a windfall grant to fight terrorism.
Wireless at West Point
Each freshman at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point last fall received a Dell Latitude C840 notebook PC for use on a new, wireless classroom network.
Editorial Cartoon
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The armed forces honor their fallen members, partly to provide solace to survivors. The Pentagon provides services known as military honors in most situations, as mandated by law and tradition. Information about these activities is available on the Web at <a href= "http://dod.mil/mapcentral/casualty.html">dod.mil/mapcentral/casualty.html</a>.
Letters to the Editor
I am astounded, but not surprised, by the comments of Jock Gill in 'The spectrum debate is obsolete'. While there are some valid points identified, the ability to separate these points from the fear, uncertainty and doubt negates many of the arguments he presents.
Colorado lab tries visual area networking
A federally funded laboratory is test-driving a visual area networking system to let scientists view the results of data-intensive projects.
Doing what's fair
When it comes to procurement, the government is like a train with locomotives at both ends pulling in opposite directions.
PKI is gradually making its mark in e-gov
Agencies are feeling the heat from the Bush administration to get to green on electronic government.
Federal IT is stable despite changes
Ernst Volgenau says he's 'not the dynamic entrepreneur' who often figures in vendor success stories. When he started SRA International Inc. in 1978 in his basement, the Air Force retiree was the only employee. He pursued technical work, which has become the foundation of his government business.
FIPS-140 gains international acceptance
The Federal Information Processing Standard for cryptographic modules, FIPS-140, has become the de facto international standard for cryptography. <br>
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