Real ID technologies: A two-way street

Washington and other states should be more involved in choosing technologies for meeting the Real ID Act of 2005 requirements, according to an industry group.

May I see your ID, please?

Many companies see great opportunities nationwide in the first-responder credentialingmarket.

The face of an opportunity

The ID management business sparkles with high expectations, but is it still in a hurry-up-and-wait mode?

Oracle to beef up its CM products

At the AIIM 2007 Conference & Expo, Oracle announced that it is going to release major new versions of all of its content-management products over the next year.

First part of border network to be "stripped down"

The first section of the $8 billion Secure Border Initiative Network border surveillance system will get a streamlined version of the system anticipated for the rest of the border.

And there were three ...

GSA cut the number of vendors competing to run its Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 managed service office from six to three.

L-1 unit snags DOD biometrics deal

SecuriMetrics, a subsidiary of L-1 Identity Solutions, could earn up to $71 million from a DOD contract for the sale of biometric recognition devices.

Challenges persist with TWIC program: GAO

TSA has improved its management of TWIC in the last six months, but problems remain, according to testimony this week by a senior executive with GAO.

Homeland watch

Happenings on the homeland security front.

One for the ages

Birthplace of Industrial Revolution is now a hotbed for technology.

Carrot or stick?

The debate continues on how to encourage the sharing of cybersecurity data.

TSA issues airport tracking system RFI

The next-generation security system for U.S. airports may include continuous tracking of passengers and baggage, according to a new notice posted by TSA.

Washington state, DHS team on enhanced ID

Washington State and DHS will test a driver's license with enhanced security features so it can be used as a border-crossing card.

Lockheed lands Justice IT contract

Lockheed Martin has been awarded a $388.8 million contract from the Justice Department for information technology operations, infrastructure and security services.

Governors request $1b to get Real ID rolling

The nation's governors asked the House Budget Committee to provide a minimum of $1 billion to cover initial implementation of the Real ID Act.

DHS to test 10-fingerprint scanner technology

Homeland Security pilot projects will evaluate L-1 Identity Solutions' Identix Touch Print 4100 Enhanced Definition Device and Crossmatch Technologies' L Scan Guardian Scanners.

Treasury in need of PIV services

GSA plans to issue a request for proposals for PIV integration services at Treasury to support its PIV-II smart identification card program as required by Homeland Security Presidential Directive-12.

Contracts with a kick

Keeping a close eye, Bob Bratt of Unisys and other contractors are tracking the latest contracts from civilian agencies.

Davis wants answers on US-VISIT

Rep. Tom Davis has asked for information on the U.S. Visitor and Immigrant Status Indicator Technology program's technological changeovers, along with the latest strategic plans.