Illinois re-ups Northrop for human services work

Northrop Grumman Corp. will continue to help streamline data processing operations for the Illinois Department of Human Services under a contract renewal.

Agencies transition slowly to Networx

Although GSA awarded the Networx network services contracts months ago, agencies are moving slowly toward making the transition from the expiring FTS 2001 contract onto the new one.

DHS may accept Project 28

DHS Secretary' said in the next few days the agency will "likely accept" the first task order of its multibillion-dollar project to use technology and tactical infrastructure to secure the U.S.-Mexico border.

Motorola opens gateway for Sprint Nextel users

Motorola's MOTOBRIDGE IP gateway will allow 20 million Direct Connect users to communicate with users of other radio systems, either on a day-to-day basis or during an emergency.

Skinner: DHS disaster recovery ability lacking

DHS' ability to adequately recover its information systems in the wake of a disaster is a "major concern," the department's inspector general said yesterday.

CSC unveils location awareness tool

The global Location Object Field Tracking technology provides a contextual, user-friendly view of objects tracked from overall perspective, current data reports and historical background.

Lockheed wins FBI biometric contract

Lockheed Martin Corp. is expected to be named the winner today of the FBI's new $1 billion biometric database contract, according to industry sources.

Raytheon e-Borders deal grows larger

A team led by Raytheon Co. won $179 million in additional work on its recently awarded e-Borders contract with the United Kingdom.

SRA picked for DEA tech upgrade

SRA International Inc. has won a contract from the Drug Enforcement Administration to upgrade its IT infrastructure and improve its law-enforcement capabilities.

Verizon gets D.C. deal

Verizon Business will provide local telecommunications voice, data and voice mail services at more than 200 Washington, D.C., offices under a new contract.

Mastering the fine art of innovation

Last byte | A conversation with Amy Alving, SAIC's chief technology officer.

Cisco, Harris team on SMArT-1

Secure Mobile Architecture Type 1 will speed wireless networks installation for federal intelligence and civilian agencies.

SOA comes of age

True believers spread the word about its transformational power.

Get your ducks in a row

Contractors find quality certifications help them compete ? and thrive.

A quiet rollout for FEMA 2.0

With little fanfare, agency embarks on a $1B overhaul of major IT systems.

Senate raises Nortel cyber shield

Nortel Government Solutions will provide cybersecurity infrastructure support services to the U.S. Senate Office of the Sergeant at Arms under a new award.

Security lax for national treasures

Camera surveillance systems at the Statue of Liberty and other national icons offer inadequate security assistance to the U.S. Park Police, according to a new report.

CSC to boost PBGC tech infrastructure

Computer Sciences Corp. will provide IT infrastructure support to the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp. under a new contract.

Project 28 to undergo software changes

Following testing that was supposed to be final, DHS now needs to develop better software and perform additional tests on the initial SBInet border surveillance system.