NIH Readies Follow-On CIO Deal for Vendors

The National Institutes of Health is set to unveil the new, improved version of its Chief Information Officers Solutions and Partners contract, a $15 billion, 10-year contract for agencies to buy a wide range of information technology solutions.

CHANNEL NEWS

Crossroads Systems Inc., a developer and manufacturer of storage routers for storage area networks (SANs), entered a partnership with Wyle Systems, a global distributor of computer systems and servers, networking, peripherals and mass storage products.

CHANNEL NEWS

Crossroads Systems Inc., a developer and manufacturer of storage routers for storage area networks (SANs), entered a partnership with Wyle Systems, a global distributor of computer systems and servers, networking, peripherals and mass storage products.

INFOTECH AND THE LAW

On June 30, President Clinton signed the Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act into law with the claim that it will "remove legal barriers to doing business online while preserving consumer protections."

INFOTECH AND THE LAW

On June 30, President Clinton signed the Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act into law with the claim that it will "remove legal barriers to doing business online while preserving consumer protections."

Most Businesses Embrace Proposed Fed Web Portal

The U.S. government's plan to launch its own Web portal is being greeted with open arms by many companies that are staking their futures on their own government-related Web sites.

Sprint Could Suffer From Failed WorldCom Merger

The near certain death of the proposed Sprint-WorldCom merger will bolster competition in the federal telecommunications market, especially in the FTS2001 program where the two giants will battle head-to-head to provide long-distance telecommunications services to federal agencies, according to industry analysts and officials.

CAPITAL ROUNDUP

President Clinton June 30 signed the Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act, which passed the House and Senate last month.

'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.