Powerful political and regulatory cross-currents could affect acquisition strategies and impinge on federal IT consolidation in the short term, but long-term prospects for continued consolidation remain strong.
After six tumultuous years and persistent calls for his ouster by retired military commanders, Defense Department Secretary Donald Rumsfeld is stepping down.
Observers have said that under the new leadership in Congress, federal IT issues will receive closer scrutiny, but it is unclear whether the White House's e-government initiative will sink or swim.
With the Democrats taking control of the House of Representatives next January for the first time since 9/11, the nation is likely to see changes in antiterrorism policy and increased domestic spending.
<font color="CC0000">(UPDATED) </font color> Now that the Democrats have taken over at least one house of Congress, President Bush's competitive-sourcing initiative could be under heavy scrutiny.
The Federal Communications Commission will not open an official proceeding on the Cyren Call public safety wireless communications plan, according to a Nov. 3 order signed by FCC Acting Public Safety and Homeland Security Chief Bureau Kenneth Moran.
Great Britain's Finance Minister Gordon Brown told government officials he wants to set up a single, $3.8 billion budget for fighting terrorism in the U.K.
In order to update IT without break the bank, the IRS has hired Price Systems to provide services under a five-year contract that could be worth $10 million.
Dynamics Research Corp. will deliver business analysis and management support to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. through a contract worth nearly $29 million.
Executives involved in security and risk management face challenges in winning support for initiatives to improve security, according to a <a href="http://www.conference-board.org/utilities/pressDetail.cfm?press_ID=2997"><u>new report</u></a>.
Nortel Government Solutions Inc. won a prime contract from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to operate and maintain its digital courtroom systems in two locations.
