Boeing and IBM join forces to gain edge at DOD
With an estimated $200 billion on the line, Boeing and IBM will work together to corner the net-centric government market.
States need to budget for outcomes, consultant recommends
To make sure they have money to meet federal mandates, states need to use outcome-based budgeting, consultant Davide Osborne says.
DOD lauds smart simulation and modeling efforts
Defense will bestow honors on four teams, selected from a group of 68 nominees, for excellence in modeling and simulation.
SBA awards $13.6m system modernization deal to SRA
The Small Business Administration plans to upgrade the system it uses to process online loan applications from home and business owners who are disaster victims.
Internet threats take on new hue
New attacks have dropped off in the last six months, but there's 'a land grab' under way as hackers scramble to take control of as many vulnerable systems as possible, Symantec reported today.
DOD joint command awards $28.9m training pact
Defense has hired Anteon to create and run a lab that will focus on building lifelike training environments.
NARA issues proposed rule, Web content guidance
The rule lets agencies transfer unscheduled records after notifying NARA officials.
Senate Appropriations funds more Ag IT modernization
The Senate Appropriations Committee approved more funding for Agriculture Department IT projects than last year.
Senate would curb Secure Flight, data mining
The Senate version of the Homeland Security Department appropriations bill would put new restrictions on the department's program for screening air passengers and its use of data mining technology.<br>
Packet Rat: The Rat has a close solar encounter
The cyberrodent hopped a transport to the Army's Dugway Proving Ground in Utah for a long-anticipated moment of geek tourism.
Personal space: Router racer'
Greg Akers, chief technology officer of Cisco Systems Inc., has seen 18 Indianapolis 500 races, but the thrill never ends.
IRMCO gets down to business
Several hundred feds joined vendors, academics and other experts this month in Cambridge, Md., for the Interagency Resources Management Council's annual conference, titled 'The Business of Government: NOT Business as Usual.'
People on the Move
<b>David Drabkin</b> is leaving his job as the General Services Administration's deputy associate administrator for acquisition policy to join the State Department's Office of the Global AIDS Coordinator.
Putnam pushing Clinger-Cohen security amendment
Congressman plans amendment that would require agencies to include cybersecurity in the planning and acquisition phases of systems development.
Programs test ID technologies
The Transportation Security Administration is testing two projects to keep track of workers' comings and goings at facilities across the country.
TSA site lets travelers check wait time
The Transportation Security Administration didn't wait around when it decided to put security checkpoint length-of-wait information online.
Complexity slows FAA Delphi rollout
The Federal Aviation Administration's installation of a new financial system has created a steep learning curve for its users.
FAA tool offers bird's-eye view of staff
The Federal Aviation Administration is deploying software to track air traffic control personnel and provide a snapshot of what controllers do and when.
Different bills, same topic
As House and Senate leaders were unveiling plans this month for IT-heavy bills in response to the 9/11 Commission recommendations, three other homeland security bills affecting federal IT were under consideration.
Hill, administration draft terror panel response
Congress and the administration are working on separate tracks to implement 9/11 Commission recommendations to expand IT use for sharing terrorism information.
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