Army sets new policy for redacted documents
Six months after the Defense Department inadvertently exposed classified data in an Adobe Portable Document Format memo, a senior Army official said an investigation has concluded that human error was to blame for the slip-up.
Incoming
The Army has released a request for proposals for a $5 billion procurement vehicle that will standardize desktop and notebook computer purchases.
One weapon, many uses
Today's warfighters must do battle on at least three fronts: securing the homeland, fighting abroad and safeguarding critical data from terrorists and hackers.
IAC honors GSA's Banks
Assistant regional Federal Technology Service administrator Marcella Banks is the latest recipient of the Janice K. Mendenhall Spirit of Leadership award.
Grimes in as Defense CIO
Former Raytheon Co. vice president John G. Grimes was confirmed Friday as the Defense Department's new CIO, filling a position that had been without a permanent IT leader for more than a year-and-a-half.
Senate approves Labor, HHS spending bill
The Senate approved the $145.7 billion spending bill for the departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies last week.
House, Senate conferees agree on 2006 spending for USDA
Conferees agreed late last week on $17.1 billion in fiscal 2006 spending for the Department of Agriculture outlined in the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies spending bill.
NARA looks to industry for records management components
The National Archives and Records Administration is looking for industry input in the development of software components for a records management system that the agency hopes will standardize how the government maintains official records.
IT security LOB strives for standards, consistency among agencies
To achieve the Office of Management and Budget's goal of certifying and accrediting at least 90 percent of all federal systems, agencies likely will have to wait until the IT security Line of Business consolidation effort kicks into high gear.
Florida, Michigan cities make software pacts with Tyler Technologies
Tyler Technologies Inc. has won a pair of software contracts totaling more than $5.1 million from the cities of Miami-Dade County, Fla., and Kalamazoo, Mich.
DOD asks for second opinions on its business transition plan
HERSHEY, Pa.'Having delivered its plan to Congress on time, the Defense Department now wants industry's opinion of its design for transitioning business systems to its new architecture.
Cisco uses VOIP to enhance radio interoperability
Cisco Systems is seeking to help first responders communicate across disparate radio networks with a new system based on Voice Over Internet Protocol technology.
GSA to revisit Alliant procurement strategy
The General Services Administration plans to hold a public forum on its multibillion-dollar Alliant procurement in November, and may issue another set of draft requests for proposals if the agency makes any major changes to the program.
OMB poring over watch list, IT workforce data
The Office of Management and Budget is poring over data collected this summer to ensure that high-risk IT projects are on track and agencies are taking stock of their IT human capital skill gaps.
State CIO association picks new leaders for 2006
Matt Miszewski, Wisconsin's chief information officer, has been elected to serve as the 2005-06 president of the National Association of State Chief Information Officers, the organization announced this week.
Pair to be DOD business agency's lead acquisition executive
The Pentagon has named Army Maj. Gen. Carlos D. Pair as its lead business systems acquisition executive for the recently formed Business Transformation Agency.
Executive order bolsters information-sharing among agencies
President Bush has restructured information-sharing responsibilities among U.S. anti-terrorism agencies and increased the authority of the Office of the Director of National Intelligence.
CACI wins two Defense Department network services deals
The Defense Department has awarded two one-year contracts totaling $19.8 million to CACI International Inc. to provide managed network services for the Office of the Secretary of Defense.
Social Security in program support deal with Maximus
The Social Security Administration has awarded two contracts to Maximus Inc. to administer different aspects of the agency's Ticket to Work program.
Colorado links with NIC for Web portal management
The state of Colorado has awarded a five-year contract to NIC Inc. to provide Web portal support to the state's e-government services.
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