'New Democrats' Have E-Genda That Pumps Up and Protects High Tech

A group of 65 House centrists ? who call themselves The New Democrat Coalition ? has released the second annual edition of its "e-genda," a new economic policy that puts heavy emphasis on bridging the digital divide, increasing high-technology training and improving cybersecurity.

Fortress Plans Push for Gov't E-Security Work

As government agencies move ever quicker toward establishing e-government practices, a Tampa, Fla.-based business that specializes in providing secure Internet information is throwing its hat into the ring to help lead the e-gov push.

Integrator Insider

Aug. 1 Set for Logistics RFP: The Army Communications-Electronics Command expects to release a request for proposals Aug. 1 for its Defense Acquisition Logistics Information Management System. The contract will include requirements for hardware, software, site surveys, systems integration and facility preparation.

Integrator Insider

Aug. 1 Set for Logistics RFP: The Army Communications-Electronics Command expects to release a request for proposals Aug. 1 for its Defense Acquisition Logistics Information Management System. The contract will include requirements for hardware, software, site surveys, systems integration and facility preparation.

AMS Moves on All Fronts To Boost Business

American Management Systems Inc. is aggressively pursuing alliances, partnerships and acquisitions as it tries to position itself as the federal government's premier application integrator.

E-Sign Bill's a Done Deal But Not Public Acceptance

The digital signatures legislation approved by Congress last month is a good first step to furthering e-commerce, but defining the technologies and business practices needed to ensure the easy and secure use of e-contracting will require extensive work, according to industry officials and observers.

STA Purchase Puts SI Int'l on Fed's Radar

SI International Inc. is looking to use its acquisition of System Technology Associates Inc. to move more aggressively into the federal information technology and telecommunications market, company officials said.

GSA's New Engineering Schedule Awaits Big Business

The General Services AdministrationÕs new Professional Engineering Services schedule has gotten off to a $10 million start in its first six months, and within a few years could outshine its cousin, the multibillion dollar information technology schedule, according to GSA officials.

CHANNEL NEWS

Bitco Enterprises Inc., Ashburn, Va., and Maxtor Corp., Milpitas, Calif., have entered into a distribution agreement under which federal integrators will gain access to MaxtorÕs storage products.

INFOTECH AND THE LAW

Although the number of protests has declined stead-ily over the past few years, protests are still a fact of life for many government contractors.

INFOTECH AND THE LAW

Although the number of protests has declined stead-ily over the past few years, protests are still a fact of life for many government contractors.

Failing Grades Given Most Agencies on System Upgrades

The federal government has made barely a dent in its effort to overhaul its legacy financial management computer systems and comply with congressionally mandated standards set in the early 1990s, according to government officials and lawmakers.

Federal CIOs Plan an IT Earful For the Next President

The Chief Information Officers Council wants to give the next president, whether itÕs Democrat Al Gore or Republican George W. Bush, some advice on the state of government information technology.

Integrator Insider

Lockheed, Cisco Form Alliance: Lockheed Martin Corp. of Bethesda, Md., and Cisco Systems Inc. of San Jose, Calif., will pursue new business opportunities together in the federal market. Under the alliance, Lockheed Martin and Cisco will join on business development and technology teams in areas such as command and control, security, network interconnectivity, wide area network, network management and voice communications.

Integrator Insider

Lockheed, Cisco Form Alliance: Lockheed Martin Corp. of Bethesda, Md., and Cisco Systems Inc. of San Jose, Calif., will pursue new business opportunities together in the federal market. Under the alliance, Lockheed Martin and Cisco will join on business development and technology teams in areas such as command and control, security, network interconnectivity, wide area network, network management and voice communications.

INFOTECH AND THE LAW

On May 22, the Supreme Court dashed the hopes of government contractors and health care providers who had urged an end to False Claims Act (FCA) cases brought by private individuals.

Affiliated Computer Services To Purchase Intellisource

Affiliated Computer Services Inc. of Dallas plans to give its outsourcing capabilities a shot in the arm by acquiring the Intellisource Group of Vienna, Va.

CHANNEL NEWS

Cisco Systems Inc., San Jose, Calif., announced a "New World" sales and service strategy designed to meet customer needs for IP-enabled customer contact and unified communications platforms and solutions.

CHANNEL NEWS

Cisco Systems Inc., San Jose, Calif., announced a "New World" sales and service strategy designed to meet customer needs for IP-enabled customer contact and unified communications platforms and solutions.

GUEST OPINION: Ronald Fraser

Networks ? the sine qua non of the computer age ? are vital to the success of emerging technology regions and the Washington area is no exception. Our best bet for linking the region's entrepreneurs is to rely on a variety of old and new style person-to-person and machine-to-machine networks to guide us into the future.