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Last Byte: CACI exec wants to boost company's national security business.
New York cancels wireless public safety network
New York state officials this week terminated a massive statewide wireless network contract after a protracted dispute with prime contractor M/A-Com.
State and local governments scale back IT spending
State and local governments might slash as much as $30 billion from their cumulative spending on information technology services over the next five years, according to Input Inc.
IBM to build fire safety system for New York City
The New York City Fire Department has hired IBM to construct a system that will use an array of business intelligence technologies to put key information in the hands of fire fighters.
Input: Stimulus to generate $350B in new contracts
Government contractors should expect more than $350 billion in new contracting opportunities as a result of President-elect Barack Obama’s anticipated economic stimulus package, according to Input Inc.
Northrop Grumman, Global Security team on alert systems
Northrop Grumman Corp. is teaming up with Global Security Systems Corp. to fulfill the requirements of a federal alert and public warning system that communicates with cell phones, computers, GPS, wireless devices and other consumer devices.
CSC to build Medicaid system for North Carolina
Computer Sciences Corp. will install and operate Medicaid payment systems for the state of North Carolina under a $265 million contract.
Tyler ropes Texas county software deal
Tyler Technologies Inc. will provide its integrated courts and justice software suite to Cameron County, Texas, under a new contract.
D.C.’s Kundra catches transition team’s eye
District of Columbia Tech Czar Vivek Kundra has an approach to managing information technology projects that might benefit the federal government.
Unisys extends New Jersey Medicaid pact
Unisys Corp. will continue processing and paying Medicaid claims for New Jersey under a contract extension.
E-Verify false rejections have Arizona employers worried
Arizona employers using the federal E-Verify system to check work eligibility for their employees are worried about how often the system initially rejects legitimate employees, according to a new report.
Tyler wins property assessment software deal
Tyler Technologies Inc. will upgrade the property tax software used by Bucks County, Pa., under a new contract.
Audit: New York Medicaid processing needs improvement
Inadequate management of New York state’s Medicaid claims-processing system has resulted in millions of dollars of improper payments.
SAIC to furnish clean water assistance to EPA
SAIC will support the EPA’s clean water research activities under a new task order.
FEMA issues emergency alert system RFI
The agency is seeking the best way to hire a vendor to help it implement an integrated emergency alert system that uses the latest IT.
CGI to upgrade Clevelands finance system
CGI Group will upgrade Cleveland’s municipal finance system under a new contract.
Accenture to upgrade Maryland's tax collection system
Accenture has won an $87 million competitive procurement contract to upgrade Maryland’s tax collection system.
AeA, ITAA merger wins boards' approval
The boards of directors of AeA and the Information Technology Association of America have approved the merger of the two trade associations.
Justice issues RFI for national vehicle title system
The Justice Department has issued a request for information to obtain input on its strategy for procuring a national system that will contain motor vehicle title information.
Eye on the States: Technology has little to do with e-gov phenom
Like everyone else, you're probably in search of the next great market opportunity in state and local government. If you were hoping to have another tidal wave like e-government to ride, you're probably out of luck. Market opportunities such as e-gov come around once in a lifetime, if at that.
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