Eagle fuels series of acquisitions
It is well known in the government that companies often turn to acquisitions as a way of accessing important markets and customers.
TMS to assist DHS with planning services
Technology and Management Services will provide business operations and planning services to the Homeland Security Department.
A matter of trust
ID card for contractors undergoes testing at the Defense Department.
DHS IG to investigate award fees in 2009
DHS IG Richard Skinner said 78 new investigations will be conducted next year, and 75 audits will be carried over.
Credit crunch won't stop airwave auction
The FCC plans to put up two valuable chunks of airwaves for sale, but economic turmoil might make it difficult for smaller companies and start-ups to raise adequate financing.
Report calls SBInet progress into question
Technology is being poorly managed, schedules have slipped and capabilities are not clear in DHS' SBInet border surveillance system, according to a GAO report.
CSC set to upgrade FAA core software
CSC will upgrade core software of the Federal Aviation Administration as part of an 11-year, $589 million FAA contract.
GAO: Despite holdup SBInet will stay on track
Though the Customs and Border Protection has postponed work on the project until January 2009, it will not be a final blow to the troubled program, one official said.
SAIC inks NASA, DHS tech deals
Science Applications International Corp. has won two new civilian agency contracts totaling $226 million.
DHS faces US-VISIT implementation issues
DHS will probably miss its 2009 deadlines to implement the US-VISIT exit system and Electronic System for Travel Authorization, according to a new GAO report.
Agencies discuss new cyber security plan
Officials yesterday shared new details on the National Cyber Security Initiative.
FEMA to help fund emergency ops centers
FEMA will distribute grants through a new program to fund the construction of 22 emergency operations centers nationwide.
Net result of proposed rule on 'substantial transformation' unclear
A rule proposed by the DHS' Bureau of Customs and Border Protection would require federal government contractors to revisit their Trade Agreements Act certifications to ensure they are selling compliant supplies.
DHS needs to re-evaluate SBInet plan
Changes to the agency's approach to managing technology in its Secure Border Initiative Network need to be made immediately, according to one GAO official.
FCC plans new auction for first-responder spectrum
Details of a plan to create a national communications network for first responders were announced Sept. 5 by the FCC after an earlier effort to sell the network this year failed to produce a buyer.
Data interoperability and accessibility
For years, data was the forgotten stepchild of public safety communications, but recently it has moved closer to the forefront.
Public warning and notification
Notification is growing more dynamic as FEMA comes closer to adopting standards for its Integrated Public Warning and Alert System.
Data can drive African sovereignty
THE MISSION OF AFRICOM | The role of combatant commands has evolved over the years, and Africom has taken another step forward.
DRC eyes Kadix buy to help growth
Deal brings D.C. presence and more homeland security customers.
Controversy slows upgrade of terrorist data bank
A major effort to upgrade computers that hold the government's master list of terrorist identities is embroiled in controversy about the project's management.
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