Another U.K. firm crosses the pond

Project Performance Corp. has agreed to be acquired by AEA Technology plc, a consulting firm based in the U.K.

Harris to develop broadband communications for Navy ships

Harris will provide the Navy with multiband satellite communications terminals for its cruisers and destroyers under a new contract.

Cisco unveils government sector expansion

Cisco Systems Inc. is expanding its Government Services unit to include its state and local, education and health care services units.

Grants bonanza

Funds for homeland security and preparedness efforts are flowing in 2008. Here is a breakdown of programs, goals and funds by agency.

Survey: DOD drives satellite market

DOD will remain the primary target for new satellite products and services, according to an annual satellite industry survey.

Rule mandates E-Verify for contractor employees

About 168,000 federal contractors and subcontractors will need to enroll 3.8 million employees in E-Verify next year under a new proposed rule.

Army seeks off-the-shelf translation systems

The Army has issued a request for information to determine the availability of various commercial translation systems that could be used in the global war on terrorism.

Harris to build HF radio adaptor kits for Army

Harris Corp. will provide the Army with high-frequency radio adaptor kits for its mine-resistant, ambush-protected vehicles under a new contract.

DHS measures move through House subcommittee

A subcommittee of the House Homeland Security Committee approved a series of measures yesterday meant to provide more access to DHS' information and intelligence products.

House subcommittee adds to DHS purse

The House Appropriations Homeland Security Subcommittee yesterday approved a six percent increase for the department in fiscal 2009.

SAIC to assist DARPA with battlefield simulations

Science Applications International Corp. will work on a technology that enables military commanders to foresee the outcomes of plans through simulation.

Arizona lawmakers give Real ID cold shoulder

The Arizona legislature voted yesterday to prohibit the state from complying with the Real ID Act of 2005.

Networx score card

After years of preparation, the transition from FTS 2001 to Networx is finally beginning in earnest. Hold onto your hats.

Networx by the numbers

The numbers related to the 10-year, $68.2 billionNetworx program can make your head swim, butthey can also update you on the progress of a constantlychanging program.

Tic tock

The OMB directive to trim to 50the government's Internet pointsof presence set a June deadlinefor agencies to make their networkscompliant.

Raytheon to supply Army with more infrared sensor systems

Raytheon Co. will provide the Army with additional infrared sensor systems for a surveillance system used in Iraq and Afghanistan under a new contract.

Final roster

Roles and responsibilities of the NGI Team.

All differences aside

Protest resolved, Lockheed will double FBI fingerprint, biometrics database.

DHS wants biometric helping hand

But call for input meets skepticism over feasibility and costs for next phase of US-VISIT.