They're back

Portals return as agencies standardize and seek a return on investment.

A bridge to the future

When mandates for DOD to migrate to a new Internet protocol go into effect in 2008, there won't be a momentous flipping of a switch to activate IPv6 running on every network and device.

Gadgets galore

Line between business and consumer blurs as users demand better displays, storage and mobility.

What's in your toolbox?

Government demands put more value on certifications, standards and process improvement.

AT&T, Verizon nab California telecom deals

California has awarded four statewide contracts worth about $350 million annually to AT&T Inc. and Verizon Communications Inc. for statewide telecommunications services.

Winners and losers

Tough decisions await DHS as it picks technologies to run its systems.

Web extras!

Check out what's going on at Washingtontechnology.com.

DHS leads Bush budget proposals

Homeland Security secretary Michael Chertoff wants $1 billion for border security on top of the $1.2 billion already appropriated.

Briefs

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Show me the money

Demonstrating a return on investment is the biggest hurdle to selling managed services, according to a CompTIA survey

Vista launch could mean more business

Systems integrators and other IT contractors should see opportunities grow as agencies migrate to Microsoft Corp.'s new Vista operating system, according to a Microsoft-commissioned study by International Data Corp.

Evolution, not revolution

With this issue, we introduce a new tagline for Washington Technology and announce the launch of our new Web site.

DHS transformation remains at risk: GAO

For the fourth consecutive year, DHS remains at high risk of not achieving its goals due to serious challenges in managing the agency.

IRS funding requests to advance application makeover

The IRS advances its goal to improve taxpayer service and tax compliance through IT in the fiscal 2008 Treasury Department budget.

Skinner: DHS still struggling with IT management

DHS continues to struggle in managing, integrating and securing its IT systems, Inspector General Richard L. Skinner testified at a congressional hearing Tuesday.

Pa. county taps Lawson for business software

Lawson Software won a contract from Bucks County, Pa., to provide enterprise resource planning software for key business functions.

DHS wants steady funding stream for secure border

Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff said Monday he will ask Congress to approve $1 billion for the Secure Border Initiative Network in fiscal 2008.

Telos wins Army wireless security award

Telos Corp. has been awarded a contract from the Army's I3MP to install wireless intrusion detection and prevention systems at 20 sites.