Experts debate progress on DOD medical records
Government and private-sector executives disagreed today on whether the departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs have adequate program management, enterprise architecture and data standards to effectively move forward on a project to create common, electronic medical records.
Cargo safety investigation requested
Congressmen want GAO investigation into air cargo security procedures.
Davis asks DHS for more info on U.S. Visit
Congressman wants assurances that border crossing cards are an acceptable substitute for the U.S. Visitor and Immigrant Status Indicator System at the border with Mexico.
Titan wins two DHS contracts
Titan Corp. won two blanket purchase agreements with the Homeland Security Department.
Manugistics inks SmartBuy deal
Manugistics Group Inc. became the second vendor to sign on to SmartBuy, the federal government's enterprise software licensing initiative.
Visa requirements threaten to overload airport security
Business leaders and federal officials warned Congress Thursday that the U.S. entry-exit system for foreign travelers may not be able to process people quickly during peak travel periods.
Patent and trademark act clears House
The House of Representatives has passed the U.S. Patent and Trademark Fee Modernization Act, which gives the Patent and Trademark Office additional funds to recruit, hire and train more examiners and use more technology.
ITAA asks for delay on identifiers on Defense goods
A new Defense Department rule could require contractors to develop a government-only line of business at significant cost to the government, according to the Information Technology Association of America.
Billions lurk in new telecom work
The departments of Defense and Homeland Security are preparing four new communications and network projects that will generate billions of dollars in business for IT, wireless and telecom companies.
First SmartBuy deal hard won
ESRI of Redlands, Calif., last month became the first vendor to sign on to SmartBuy, the federal government's enterprisewide software licensing initiative, following nine months of hard work by the company and federal agencies to create the agreement.
GSA ponders big changes to Networx
The federal government's proposed $10 billion Networx telecommunications and networking program could get a dramatic makeover following a General Services Administration review of industry complaints and suggestions.
CSC wins telecom, aviation contracts
Computer Sciences Corp. will supply emergency telecommunications services to the government and provide aviation services support to NASA.
CSC wins air traffic management task order
Computer Sciences Corp. will continue developing an air traffic management tool for the Federal Aviation Administration under a new, $140 million task order.<br>
CACI wins logistics support subcontract
CACI International Inc. won a subcontract worth about $70 million for integrated logistics, project management, training and other services for the Navy.
Northrop Grumman, Information Builders in security partnership
Northrop Grumman Corp. and Information Builders Inc. have formed a strategic alliance to provide national security solutions to federal, state and local government agencies.
Smaller telecoms push for changes to Networx
Telecommunications firms have asked the GSA to alter the way it structures a new, $10 billion contract for telecommunications and networking products and services.
Cybersecurity firms form industry association
Twelve companies whose principal business is cybersecurity have formed an industry association to advance their interests.
CSC wins contract for civilian police services
A Computer Sciences Corp. subsidiary won a State Department contract for civilian police services worth about $1.75 billion over five years.
Defense Dept. ties funding to net-centric attributes
The Defense Department will evaluate its IT programs against "key net-centric attributes" and may cut funding for those programs that don't meet the criteria.
AF moves forward with huge net-centric contract
The request for proposals for the Air Force's Network-Centric Solutions program should be released within days.
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