Input reports $43 billion in 'hidden' wireless spending

Federal information technology contracting opportunities include about $43 billion in "hidden" spending on wireless components, according a market research firm.

Network management tools serve small business

Recent changes in the structure of network management software could be a boon for buyers looking for better performance and prices.

Bundling rules pull in more contracts for review

A new procurement rule will subject more federal contracts to review as the government tries to crack down on the bundling of requirements.

Network security bill passes House

The House of Representatives passed the Government Network Security Act of 2003, which requires executive branch departments and agencies to protect government computers and information from the risks posed by peer-to-peer file sharing programs.

Network-centric project management: Integrators develop advanced tools to handle complex projects

As the military's weapons and information systems become increasingly complex, integrators that build these systems have discovered they need project management tools equally complex and advanced.

Network-centric warfare in action: Northrop Grumman's Theater Medical Information Program

For Northrop Grumman Corp., Los Angeles, Operation Iraqi Freedom provided an opportunity to deploy its Theatre Medical Information Program, a framework for moving patient data around different echelons of the Army.

GSA taps small biz team for EA

The General Services Administration awarded the government's highest profile enterprise architecture support contract to a team of three small businesses.

OMB considers certifications

The software certification role of the National Information Assurance Partnership might expand from defense and national security agencies to all federal agencies, a White House official told Congress.

OMB maps plan for advancing SmartBuy execution plan

HERSHEY, Pa .-- The Office of Management and Budget will develop an action plan by November describing how it will move the stalled enterprisewide software-licensing program forward.

Information sharing still tough, even within departments

The exchange of information between the Defense and Homeland Security departments is essential to national security, but the departments still are struggling to share information within their organizations, government officials said Oct. 22 at the Federal Information Assurance Conference at the University of Maryland in College Park.

OMB maps plan to advance SmartBuy

The Office of Management and Budget will develop an action plan by November describing how it will move the stalled enterprisewide software licensing program.

First responders lack data-sharing tools, feds say

HERSHEY, Pa.?The homeland security effort needs an "interstate information expressway" paid for by the federal government but that can be used by state and local first responders to share information, Steve Cooper says.

FGIPC changes name, direction

HERSHEY, Pa.?The Federation of Government Information Processing Councils is now the American Council for Technology.

Key agencies tout plan for single small-business contract

The Defense Department and NASA are backing a plan to create a single small-business contracting goal.

Army pushes Web-based logistics as part of grid

Gen. Peter Schoomaker, Army chief of staff, has issued the Army Materiel Command a challenge: Enable soldiers to order desert camouflage uniforms just like they'd place an order online from the Land's End clothing company, Gen. Paul Kern told industry and government officials at the Industry Advisory Council's Executive Leadership Conference yesterday.

OMB considers NIAP for software certifications

The software certification role of National Information Assurance Partnership might expand from defense and national security agencies to all federal agencies, a White House official tells Congress.

GSA hires three small firms for EA support contract

The General Services Administration has awarded the government's highest profile enterprise architecture support contract to three small firms.

DHS moves forward with rule on liability

Technology companies will soon be able to apply for liability protection under the Safety Act.

Sprint avoids GSA debarment

The General Services Administration's Agency Suspension and Debarment Official has decided not to propose debarment of Sprint Corp.

Nuevo: FirstGov to launch in Spanish

The General Services Administration next week will officially launch FirstGov en Español, the government's first and only Spanish-language information Web portal.