Data interoperability and accessibility

For years, data was the forgotten stepchild of public safety communications, but recently it has moved closer to the forefront.

Public warning and notification

Notification is growing more dynamic as FEMA comes closer to adopting standards for its Integrated Public Warning and Alert System.

CTG to tackle Alaska information security work

CTG Inc. will provide information security services and update older computers for Alaska.

Exalt will aid DOD with business transition planning

Exalt Consulting will assist the Defense Department with transition planning, enterprise architecture and solution development.

Battelle wins pair of Air Force chem-bio deals

Battelle Memorial Institute has won two contracts from the Air Force to assist with developing procedures to respond to chemical and chemical weapons attacks.

Dell seeks to sell its computer plants

Dell Inc., one of the largest providers of computer products to the federal government, wants to sell its manufacturing plants worldwide.

Calendar

Upcoming conferences and events in the government information technology community.

Who's on first?

The latest appointments and promotions in the government information technology industry.

The promise of cloud computing

Agencies see better service, savings as more embrace software as a service.

On the edge

Tangent offers a new environmentally friendly computer, and Privaris has software that makes passwords forgettable.

Data can drive African sovereignty

THE MISSION OF AFRICOM | The role of combatant commands has evolved over the years, and Africom has taken another step forward.

Ragan resigns as GTSI financial chief

Joe Ragan resigns as chief financial officer at GTSI Corp.

Lockheed team wins $3B Hanford Site deal

Lockheed Martin will provide a broad range of services at the Energy Department's Hanford Site under a $3 billion contract.

Contractor bucks back Barack

In the race for campaign dollars, Barack Obama is leading John McCain in money raised from supporters associated with defense contractors.

Awards program to honor Augustine

The Greater Washington Government Contractor Awards will honor one of the founding fathers of the modern systems integration industry with its Hall of Fame award.

Frayed nerves in the workplace

Companies find ways to ease employees' economic fears.

DRC eyes Kadix buy to help growth

Deal brings D.C. presence and more homeland security customers.

Lockheed plans for posterity

A project for the National Archives aims to gather, keep and make available a growing trove of documents.

Judge rules Oracle CEO Ellison destroyed evidence

A judge has ruled that Oracle CEO Larry Ellison deliberately destroyed or withheld e-mails and failed to preserve tape recordings that should have been turned over to lawyers.

SAIC to support Naval Health Research Center

SAIC will provide biomedical, epidemiological and clinical research support under a $20 million Army contract.