Too much delegation of authority by government officials on information technology projects is a recipe for disaster, according to a new Harvard University study released Dec. 14.
Democratic and Republican senators have introduced legislation designed to help states avoid a repeat of the legal and electoral debacle that has plagued this year's presidential election.
Maximus Inc. is the first company out of the gate in the General Services Administration's $1.5 billion Smart Card program, winning a soon-to-be-announced task order from Veterans Affairs.
The multibillion-dollar federal logistics market is drawing attention from companies large and small, thanks to a new schedule created by the General Services Administration.
Ingram Micro Inc., Santa Ana, Calif., announced plans to launch a two-tiered service that enables technology solution providers to become application service providers for their customers, while providing ASP vendors with an effective market strategy to reach the information technology channel.
The World Trade Organization early next year is slated to review whether legislation passed by Congress in November complies with WTO rules governing export tax provisions.
The cutting-edge technology used for the Army Simulation, Training and Instrumentation Command contract will not only benefit the Army, but promises to play a large role in expanding governmentwide distance learning and training programs, said officials with companies selected for the new project.
Congressional leaders have released $200 million for the Internal Revenue Service modernization efforts in fiscal year 2001, despite some earlier threats to withhold the funds.
Nov. 17-The Air Force is preparing to review bids submitted Nov. 16 for the service's Flexible Acquisition and Sustainment Tool program, a $7.4 billion omnibus contract for computer modifications, spares, repairs, services and systems acquisitions.
The Federal Aviation Administration's multibillion-dollar telecommunications infrastructure project offers new opportunities for telecom companies and systems integrators that were shut out of the General Services Administration's FTS2001 contract.
Financial management, IT resources and security and data integration top the list of management challenges most often cited by agency inspectors general, according to a new report by the Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs.
Tech Data Corp., Clearwater, Fla., announced an agreement with Advanced Micro Devices Inc. to provide logistics management and other value-added services for the manufacturer's line of computer processors.
Federal government spending on information assurance products and services will grow at an average rate of 20 percent annually during the next five years, rising from an estimated $2.7 billion in 2000 to $6.7 billion by 2005, according to a new industry report.
As procurement spending declined and the industrial base consolidated over the past 10 years, the federal market became a tougher place in which to turn a profit.
With the makeup of Congress so evenly divided that no ruling majority exists, few spending proposals and initiatives are expected to have smooth sailing through the legislative process.
An employee for the Social Security Administration's Seattle office goes online to order 3,000 forms for obtaining Social Security cards. In a matter of minutes, the employee finds out that the forms are available and completes the order.
<b>Defense Developing Data Management Contract:</b> The Defense Information Systems Agency is looking for engineering services help to develop methodologies, systems and concepts for managing data. Personnel provided by the contractor must have secret clearance, and some will need top-secret clearance.
