DHS IG scrutinizing data mining prototype, other programs
The Homeland Security Department's Science & Technology Directorate's data mining prototype is receiving in-depth scrutiny from the department's inspector general.
Intel community not hurt by congressional switch: expert
The Democrats' takeover in Congress should not have a direct negative effect on the intelligence community, but possible changes in recent budget practices could be harmful, according to a high-ranking committee staff director.
Daniel Brown | Plot the Web course
Web site development documentation might not seem the most exciting of topics, but it is one that developers keep returning to, says consultant Daniel Brown. He may have a point.
Incoming
The Air Force, citing the growing importance to military operations of IP communications and networking, is creating a new cyberspace command, assigned to the 8th Air Force, headquartered at Barksdale Air Force Base in Louisiana and previously part of the Air Combat Command.
Supply on the fly
Marine Corps logisticians in late October established a milestone for what they call 'the logistics of the 21st century' with the completion of a preliminary design review for the Global Combat Support System-Marine Corps.
Meyerrose, Grimes lead by example on sharing
Old friends Dale Meyerrose and John Grimes are bringing the Office of the Director of National Intelligence and the Defense Department closer on IT functions.
DOD unveils next-generation CAC
The new card complies with Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 and has added security features, Pentagon officials said.
Air Force turns to Raytheon for U-2 systems support
The Air Force awarded Raytheon Co. a $113 million contract to continue delivering consolidated field support for sensors, data links and ground systems for the U-2 reconnaissance aircraft program.
Intel introduces quad-core processors
Quad-core processors will boost the performance of servers and workstations
OFPP's Denett 'agonizing' over SEWP reauthorization request
OFPP has to decide whether to grant a request from NASA to reauthorize its Scientific and Engineering Workstation Procurement as a governmentwide acquisition contract.
N.Y. county chooses Salient for Medicaid
Albany County, N.Y. has inked a deal with Salient Corp. to install that company's software for Medicaid management and fraud control.
DHS refines its requirements for fingerprint readers
Officials expressed general satisfaction with the products that exist, but emphasized the need for smaller, faster machines and improved software.
FDA details guidance for drug pedigree due date
The Food and Drug Administration today provided guidance for its policy that prescription-drug wholesale distributors should meet to document the authenticity of their products through the supply chain to the retail pharmacy or hospital provider.
Sun opens Java
Sun Microsystems Inc. of Santa Clara, Calif., has released the source code to its widely used Java programming language.
DOD cancels Tricare support RFQ
Tricare Theater Medical Information Program has withdrawn its request for help to transition its data and workstations.
Feds more confident in agency security
A new survey found that decision-makers, especially those in the defense sector, were spending more time on mandated security requirements than they did last year.
Army Reserve IT work to be done by CACI
The Army Reserve awarded a four-year, $17 million task order to CACI International Inc. to support infrastructure assurance services for anti-terrorism activities around the world.
TSA awards explosive detection deal
The Transportation Security Administration has awarded a contract worth $40 million to L-3 Communications Inc. for a refresh of the agency's explosive detection systems.
SBA: Small PC makers exist
The SBA made the announcement today in a ruling denying a request for a waiver of the Nonmanufacturer Rule.
SBA, DOT make e-gov gains
The Small Business Administration and the Transportation Department both made dramatic improvements this quarter in the e-government portion of the President's Management Agenda scorecard.
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