GovDelivery helps government broadcast messages to the public

The founders of government-to-citizen communications company GovDelivery Inc. discuss how they have harnessed the power of Web. 2.0.

New virtualization solutions can cut desktop costs

Desktop virtualization aims to lower the costs and increase the security of desktop computers, but agencies must determine which approach — or combination of methods — best suits their needs.

Hearing set for Northrop's Virginia contract

A subcommittee of the Virginia Senate Finance Committee plans meeting for June 29 to look into Northrop Grumman's $2 billion contact with the state.

Keane picks up a New York piece of BearingPoint

Keane's acquisition of BearingPoint will strengthen the company's state and local government business.

Lockheed wins FBI fingerprint contract

Lockheed Martin will continue to covert paper fingerprint and photo records into digital files for the FBI under a $47 million contract.

Virginia senate questions Northrop contract

A huge outsourcing contract is missing its deadlines to transform Virginia's information technology infrastructure.

TechAmerica adds voice of state and regional council group

TechAmerica and the Technology Councils of North America have signed an agreement to coordinate the memberships, programs and services.

Virginia CIO ousted in contract dispute

The CIO of the Virginia Information Technologies Agency has been removed from his post in an apparent dispute with the newly installed Virginia Secretary of Technology.

Forecast: Look to state and local for ARRA IT opportunities

Information technology contractors eyeing large portions of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act should look at the state and local markets for new contract opportunities, according to CivicUS analysis.

Forecaster tells contractors to lower expectations after Recovery Act jolt

In a year of transition, government contractors should expect flat budgets for the next few years, according to FedSources.

DHS distributes port and mass transit grants

DHS announced $300 million in economic stimulus law funding is available for eligible port security and mass transit projects.

Harris builds mobile radio muscle with Tyco wireless deal

Harris Corp. builds muscle in the mobile communications market through the purchase of Tyco Electronics Wireless Systems for $675 million.

L-1 installs full-hand ID biometrics system in Texas

L-1 Identity Solutions upgrades Texas’ biometrics identification system under a $2.5 million contract.

L-1 to produce Michigan driver's licenses and ID cards

L-1 Identity Solutions Inc. will provide secure driver’s licenses for Michigan under a nine-year contract valued at $39.8 million.

Seattle firm tracks swine flu

A private firm is providing updates on the swine flu outbreak in Mexico to U.S. health agencies and the public.

EDS to upgrade California Corrections IT services

EDS will help the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation create a digital environment under a contract valued at $245 million.

Cities track stimulus money on new Web sites

Several cities have established Web sites to track the $50 billion in economic stimulus spending cities will get.

CGI provides IT services for Louisiana hurricane recovery

The CGI Group will assist Louisiana with information technology and business process services for hurricane relief efforts under a three-year, $40 million contract.

SAIC to train FEMA emergency responders

SAIC has won a five-year Homeland Security Department training contract for FEMA that could be worth as much as $104 million.

L-1 builds driver's license system for South Dakota

L-1 Identity Solutions Inc. will create a secure driver’s license system for South Dakota under a seven-year contract.