Report: Real ID will cost states more than $11 billion

A report released this week by several state government leadership organizations pegs the cost of implementing the Real ID Act of 2005 at more than $11 billion over the first five years.

ITAA's Garcia to be Homeland Security cybersecurity chief

Homeland Security secretary Michael Chertoff announced the appointment of Greg Garcia to fill the open position of DHS assistant secretary for cybersecurity and telecommunications.

Bay State battle

Massachusetts pushes for software to link operating systems, open-standards mandate.

Inside track | New federal projects

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Infotech and the law | Easing the pain of getting Safety Act protection

The Homeland Security Department has released its new application for manufacturers and service providers seeking protection from legal liability under the Safety Act.

Buy Lines | The Safety Act: It's getting better all the time

Without the protection of the Safety Act, few vendors would be able ? or willing ? to enter the anti-terror technology services and products market so fraught with risk and uncertainty.

Longtime partners, long-term projects

Perot Systems favors nimble allies to tackle performance-based deals.

Time to deal the cards

HSPD-12 deadline looms, but access control systems lacking.

Protests delay Eagle small-biz awards

SBA office reviews multiple protests; how big is small?

Data mining gets a makeover

Call it fusion as new tools expand hunt for terrorists.

PC Mall Gov expands its base with GMRI deal

PC Mall Gov Inc. is moving upstream with its acquisition of Government Micro Resources Inc., allowing it to sell higher-end products and services.

Prepare to survive

Experience shows planning critical to making Networx work.

More than road maps

Standards are key for bigger geographic information systems.

OPM sticks with telework plan

Despite some claims to the contrary, Office of Personnel Management officials said they are not looking to pursue additional legislation that would further expand teleworking options within the government.

GSA flexes buying muscle to improve wireless deals

The General Services Administration is seeking the industry's perspective on buying cell phones, PDAss and cellular network cards, as well as services such as broadband and WiFi, through a volume-purchase program.

Make or buy could be make or break

The Homeland Security Department's Secure Border Initiative Network raises the issue: Who supplies the products?

Stolen Unisys PC containing VA data recovered

Khalil Abdullah-Raheem, who worked for a company that provides temporary labor to Unisys, was arrested and charged yesterday with theft of government property.

NIST publishes FAQ in response to 'alternative theories' on WTC collapse

The National Institute of Standards and Technology has published an FAQ supplementing its report on the collapse of the World Trade Center twin towers.

Carranza is pick for SBA deputy administrator

The Bush administration said it plans to nominate Jovita Carranza as the new deputy administrator of the Small Business Administration.

NIST finalizes interoperability specs for PIV card readers

The National Institute for Standards and Technology has released the final version of interoperability requirements for PIV card readers.