FEMA selects AT&T unit for operations center work
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has awarded a four-year, $8.9 million contract to AT&T Corp. to manage a network operations center.
Justice CIO Hitch details agenda for fiscal 2006
The FBI's Sentinel Case Management system is one of many initiatives Vance Hitch and a staff of 350 IT employees are trying to push forward.
Ready or not, here's HSPD-12
Beginning tomorrow, government IDs may be issued only by trusted authorities designated under Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12, and those receiving the cards must meet stringent new identity proofing requirements.
Communications interoperability issues dominate hearing
Obstacles to achieving seamless communications between police, fire, ambulance and other first-responder agencies prompted sharp comments from lawmakers during a House Homeland Security subcommittee hearing today.
Health IT panel urges patient e-authentication standards
The government should develop a nationwide patient authentication standard that protects patient information, and provide financial incentives to providers to foster the adoption of health IT, according to the Commission on Systemic Interoperability.
GAO upholds Army AKO portal contract to Lockheed Martin
The Government Accountability Office has sided with the Army in its choice of Lockheed Martin Corp. to manage the Army Knowledge Online portal.
FISMA guidance nearly complete
The National Institute of Standards and Technology is nearly finished developing guidance documents for compliance with the Federal Information Security Management Act.
Mickey Mouse's hometown to go wireless
The city of Anaheim, Calif., picks EarthLink to build a citywide WiFi network.
First PIV deadline for agencies just days away
Most agencies appear to be on track to meet the Oct. 27 deadline for organizing and accrediting the groups that will issue new governmentwide ID cards mandated by the White House.
IRS improves taxpayer protections for Free File services
The IRS and the Free File Alliance have agreed to extend their partnership for free tax services and electronic filing to a growing number of taxpayers and provide new consumer protections.
OMB preparing to open shop for IT security LOB
The Office of Management and Budget hopes to begin setting up several lines of business for IT security in the next fiscal year, with the selection of the first centers of excellence.
GAO again rules in favor of reservation contract protester
The Government Accounting Office for the second time has ruled in favor of Spherix Inc. in the vendor's protest of the Agriculture Department's award of its $97 million recreation information and reservation service contract to ReserveAmerica.
Document security flap at U.N. causes uproar
A 'technical fault' in a U.N. report on the assassination of the prime minister of Lebanon that was posted to the Internet has led to a crisis at the world body and heightened tensions in the international community.
Army issues RFP for mobile computing procurement
The Army has released a request for proposals for a $5 billion procurement vehicle that will standardize desktop and notebook computer purchases.
Senate bill would up radio spectrum for first responders
First responders would have more radio spectrum in the 700 megahertz band under legislation approved Oct. 20 by the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee as part of the fiscal 2006 fiscal budget resolution.
DOT seeks advice on setting up program management office
The Transportation Department is soliciting advice on setting up an office to oversee and manage new IT programs.
SSA, Defense and Interior make PC notebook deals with Gateway
Gateway Inc. has received more than $20 million in new federal contracts with the Social Security Administration and the Interior and Defense departments' Dependents Schools for computer products and integration services.
Marine Corps re-ups Unitech for laser simulation training
Unitech will continue supporting and fielding the laser tag system, known as the Multiple Integrated Laser Engagement System.
Education data warehouse deal goes to Perot Systems
The Education Department has awarded Perot Systems Corp. a nine-month contract to build a data warehouse and develop a business intelligence solution
Homeland Security IG raps Secret Service's network security
The inspector general's audit found inadequacies in the security controls for sensitive data about protective operations contained in the Secret Service Web System.
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