Army to General Dynamics: New computers, and that's an order
General Dynamics Corp. will sell the Army an extra $35.3 million worth of computer equipment under the company's existing Common Hardware/Software II and Common Hardware/Software III contracts, the company said last week.
Anteon nets $325 million Navy deal
Anteon International Corp. won a contract to provide technical and management support to the Naval Sea Systems Command. If all options are exercised, the 12-year contract is worth $325 million, the company said.
Defense picks Viisage to make smart cards
The Defense Department has chosen Viisage Inc. to supply equipment and services for producing smart IDs as part of the department's access card program.
RFID adoption could boost homeland security
Widespread use of radio frequency identification technology throughout commercial industry could help the Homeland Security Department do its job better, a department official said today.
Tech companies open to security regulation
Although the technology industry still insists that market forces will lead to more secure software products, it admits that the government may need to step in under certain circumstances.
Homeland security gets in the Groove
Imagine if the federal, state and local agencies tasked with protecting citizens could share information as easily as music pirates swap illegal recordings online. In the days surrounding New Year's 2004, they did.
Keep your eye on the solution
For three days last month, tech companies took center stage at the 2004 FOSE trade show in Washington. They demonstrated products, discussed the government IT market and sought business partners for contract bids.
In government, IT consolidation aids business continuity
When it comes to IT consolidation projects, what works in the private sector doesn't always work for government agencies, a Homeland Security Department official said today.
Common Criteria approval bestowed on IP routers
Juniper Network Inc.'s status as the lone certified router manufacturer may not last long. Other companies have equipment in testing and evaluation.
New solution monitors chemical, toxic threats
NetBotz Inc. has created an IP-based security solution to detect life threatening gases, chemicals and radiation.
Juniper Networks gets GSA schedule
Juniper Networks Inc. will make its networking products available on a new GSA schedule.
Siebel aligns solutions with government needs
Customer satisfaction in the commercial market has improved steadily over the past five years, but the same can't be said of satisfaction with government agencies, the head of Siebel Systems Inc. said today.
Government reseller seeks small-business partners
CDW Government Inc. is looking to add companies to a consortium it set up last year to help small businesses win government contracts.
Popular e-mail encryption tool gets certified
PGP Corp. has received FIPS 140-2 certification from the National Institute of Standards and Technology for its PGP Software Developer Kit.
Sun's McNealy states his case
Urging government agencies to "join mankind," Sun Microsystems Inc.'s chief executive officer declared that Java-based technologies are the best way to deploy secure government networks.
Cisco sees government taking lead in technology
Once a technology laggard, government is beginning to pioneer solutions that will make agencies more productive and help drive the overall economy, the chief executive officer of Cisco Systems Inc. said this morning.
Next-generation Internet goes live
The Moonv6 network is a native IPv6 backbone built by a community of organizations, technology companies and the Defense Department.
ERP vendor launches integrator-focused product
Deltek Systems Inc. has released a new product that it said will help systems integrators win and retain business.
TechSuccess: Intermec builds a wireless Fortress
As Defense Department agencies move to streamline supply-chain operations using wireless networks, they struggle to keep secure the growing number of 802.11b-based wireless networks.
Technologies that give you an edge
Among the honorees for the Best New Technology awards to be given out this week at FOSE 2004 are products that address important government needs, from voice over IP and enterprise architecture initiatives to data security and network performance. These technologies, which solve challenges at a diverse pool of civilian and defense agencies, are the subject of an indepth look in this issue's lead story.
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