Senate seeks provider for Web-based learning management system

The Senate wants to know whether there any vendors that can deliver a Web-based commercial learning management product.

Opportunity Knocking

Chicago is looking for a contractor to build and operate a wireless Internet service system for the city.

On the edge: News briefs

Saflink Corp. has introduced an all-weather smart-card and biometric reader that reduces the threat of unauthorized access to critical facilities.

News in brief

The General Services Administration is fine-tuning the acquisition strategy for its Alliant government IT services vehicle while drumming up interest among vendors.

FBI, Lockheed Martin in final talks on Sentinel contract

The FBI said today that it is in final talks with one of the two vendor teams that has bid on the Sentinel investigative case management project, and that it likely would announce a contract within 30 days.

Kutler launches private investment firm

Jon Kutler, a longtime mergers and acquisition player, has left the company he founded to form a private investment firm.

Input: M&A activity remains robust in government IT market

With 118 mergers or acquisitions taking place, 2005 was an active year in the government IT and defense markets, according to a white paper released today by the market research firm Input Inc.

Saber Consulting buys Covansys unit

Covansys Corp. will sell its state and local government practice to Saber Consulting Inc. for roughly $40 million in cash, the two companies announced today.

Technology for disaster response on display at FOSE

From disaster planning solutions to disaster recovery applications, technology aimed and responding to emergencies dotted the Washington Convention Center floor at the FOSE 2006 show in the nation's capital.

IBM chosen for $100 million ERP job at Interior

The Interior Department has chosen IBM Corp. to take over as systems integrator on the Financial and Business Management System project.

CMS releases RFP for feasibility test of e-health records

The feasibility test is a first step toward letting Medicare beneficiaries engage directly in their medical care through easy access to their medical information, according to the agency.

CDW survey reveals increase in federal telework

A new report from Computer hardware and software seller CDW Government Inc. finds that more federal workers are working from home this year than last year?with nearly one-half of all teleworkers starting over the past year.

Industry forms support group for OpenDocument Format

Several vendors have formed the OpenDocument Format Alliance, which promises to provide resources for federal advocates of the open specification.

Northrop Grumman draws curtain on reseller unit

Northrop Grumman Corp. is closing down its computer reseller business today to strengthen its focus on the company's systems integration offerings.

Anteon shareholders approve GD deal

Stockholders of Anteon International Corp. voted in favor of the IT company's sale to defense giant General Dynamics Corp.

Coast Guard taps General Dynamics for IT support

General Dynamics Corp. won a $2.8 million contract from the Coast Guard to install emitter and detection tools on vessels engaged in law enforcement and homeland defense missions.

Eyak ousts key executive, launches makeover

Alaska Native-owned corporation Eyak Technology LLC has fired a top executive as the first step of its strategic restructuring plan.

SI International closes Zen Technology deal

SI International Inc. completed this week its acquisition of Zen Technology Inc., a provider of IT and managed network services.

Alion buys Washington Consulting

Alion Science and Technology Corp. has acquired Washington Consulting Inc. in a deal that will enhance its enterprise IT and knowledge management solutions and bring new management consulting capabilities.

TECH SUCCESS: Customer service solution zaps phone frustration

Genesys software cures what ails VA call centers