Governments weigh the pros and cons of private clouds
Cloud computing is a tough sell to governments because of privacy and security concerns. Private clouds could make the difference.
Browser wars: Security report provokes skepticism, caution
Technology writers offer varied reactions to a study ranking the most secure Web browsers.
Obama White House embraces social networking
The Obama administration now has feeds on Facebook, MySpace and Twitter—in addition to the White House's presence on YouTube, Flickr, iTunes and Vimeo—as places to find official content.
FAR ethics rules updated
The Federal Acquisition Regulation will be amended to reflect new ethics rules enacted in a recent supplemental appropriations bill, but many details remainunspecified.
Congress warms up to Web 2.0
Government adoption of Web 2.0 technologies moves one step closer after Congress says members can create MySpace.com pages.
New administration, new employment landscape
Now is the time for federal managers to step up their recruiting and hiring efforts, according to a panelist at the Executive Leadership Conference.
Army awards systems contract
The Army has chosen Verizon Business to modernize communications infrastructure and systems at Fort Huachuca.
Alliant contract gives agencies flexibility
Alliant contract to give agencies leverage in procuring systems.
GSA names Alliant contractors
Alliant paves the way for integrated IT purchases that meet with OMB guidelines.
IBM gains EA software, expertise with Telelogic acquisition
Telelogic was a major provider of tools for building government enterprise architectures.
Equity firm acquires CDW
The short term effect on CDW's government customers isn't likely to be significant, one expert predicts.
Cybertrust acquisition to boost Verizon offerings
Verizon said the purchase will boost its existing security offerings and strengthen its appeal to potential customers concerned about protection of their information.
Army's Space Program Office signs biometrics deal
DOD has awarded a contract worth up to $71 million to SecuriMetrics for the sale of biometric recognition devices.
FAA taps ConceptSolutions for next generation air system
The FAA has awarded ConceptSolutions a contract to lead the team designing and implementing the agency's Next Generation Air Transportation System.
IRS taps General Dynamics for modernization work
The IRS has awarded a contract to General Dynamics Corp.'s IT unit to expand Transition Management Office outreach and support.
Real ID standards proposed
The proposal outlines measures that states will be required to implement for driver's licenses and other identification cards.
Pa. county taps Manatron for appraisal work
Clinton County, Pa., has signed several contracts with Manatron Inc. for software and appraisal services.
Labor awards software subcontracts to ATS
The Labor Department has awarded ATS Corp. subcontracts totaling $12.1 million for software development on several department projects.
Companies join forces to bring software management to feds
Palamida and Merlin specialize in compliance and risk mitigation solutions.
Bush order tightens IT environmental practices
An executive order Bush issued after his State of the Union address requires agencies to buy and use IT in an environmentally-responsible manner.
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