Tech
Public-private partnership unveils e-health prototype
Technology has the potential to improve health care and safety while reducing costs, lawmaker says.
Defense
Lawmaker wary of progress in Defense IT transformation
Technology is essential to the United States retaining an edge on the battlefield, witnesses at House hearing say.
Tech
Management flaws cited for failed DHS contract
Cost to complete the financial integration project will be in the $150 million to $200 million range, official tells lawmakers.
Tech
GAO knocks IRS for gaps in computer security
Federal employee union cites report as evidence that the agency should not outsource collection of tax debt.
Defense
Navy intranet contractor receives three-year extension
The extension, worth $3.1 billion, strengthens incentives for meeting project deadlines.
Tech
DHS projects aimed at communications upgrade
Baseline survey will cull information on whether equipment is interoperable.
Tech
Firm wins contracts to help business consolidation effort
General Services Administration awards three $500,000 contracts to SiloSmashers of Fairfax, Va.
Tech
IRS gives teleworkers high-speed access to networks
Previous systems only allowed access through a dial-up connection.
Tech
Securities chief pushes Web tools for shareholders
Electronic proxy system would allow investors quicker access to company information, SEC chairman says.
Tech
Review of FBI tech project finds millions in questionable expenses
More than 1,200 pieces of equipment missing as well, GAO says.
Tech
GSA releases guidelines on telework
Guidance designed to encourage continued growth in the number of federal employees who work away from the office.
Tech
Congressional report rates cybersecurity as dismal
Eight agencies receive failing marks, but critics say the grading process doesn’t measure true security levels.
Tech
Lawmaker seeks czar to oversee transition to next-generation Internet
Bush administration says OMB's Karen Evans already has the necessary power to administer agencies' move to Internet Protocol version 6.
Tech
Industry group fears ID requirement could swamp background investigators
Agency handling the bulk of checks says that proposed change to acquisition rules would have little impact on backlog.
Tech
Sun Microsystems CEO pushes 'open source' government
Silicon Valley and the nation's capital have more in common than meets the eye, Scott McNealy says.
Tech
Survey: Agency programs to protect privacy inadequate
Interviews with members of the federal IT community indicate agencies are focusing on cyber security while privacy programs slip through the cracks.
Tech
OMB: Agency compliance with cybersecurity law improving
Study highlights oversight of contractor-run systems as an area that needs attention.
Tech
E-passports to debut this summer
Recently, the State Department issued diplomatic electronic passports on a trial basis.
Tech
Agencies move toward routing calls over the Internet
Traditional land-based phone lines are being replaced by Voice over Internet Protocol.
Tech