E-gov ready to take off

Over the next four months, Mark Forman and his colleagues at the Office of Management and Budget expect to launch up to 21 first or second iterations of the 24 Quicksilver e-government initiatives.

Across the Digital Nation: E-government evolves as more than citizen services

<FONT SIZE=2>Although e-government remains one of the most prominent technology initiatives within the state and local government marketplace, the nature of its projects continues to evolve. Government-to-citizen applications are still politically popular, but government-to-business and government-to-government projects are also emerging as key e-government areas.</FONT>

Forman pushes House to meet e-gov fund request

The Bush administration is applying a full-court press to the House to authorize its request for a $45 million e-government fund. Mark Forman, the Office of Management and Budget's associate director for IT and e-government, Sept. 18 told lawmakers that the fund was "critical to achieving the promise of e-government."

National Defense University introduces E-Gov Program

National Defense University's Information Resources Management College has introduced a new e-gov certificate program, geared to helping agencies comply with the Office of Management and Budget's e-gov initiatives.

Most e-gov initiatives ready to take off

Mark Forman and his colleagues at the Office of Management and Budget expect to launch up to 21 first or second iterations of the 24 Quicksilver e-government initiatives during the next four months.

Northrop Grumman wins $30 million Pentagon e-commerce deal

Northrop Grumman Corp. has been awarded a blanket purchase agreement worth $30 million over three years to continue providing e-commerce services to the Defense Department.

GSA considers fee for new FedBizOpps service

Federal officials are considering whether to charge contractors to use the FedBizOpps new e-mail notification feature.

One year later: Cornerstone of change

The Pentagon fires were still burning when Tom Buonforte and his team at General Dynamics Network Systems began sifting through the rubble, trying to figure out how they would rebuild the computer and telecommunications networks in the damaged wing.

Four get GSA's $20 million reverse-auction contract

Four companies ? B2E Markets Inc., Computer Information Specialist Inc., Orbis Online Inc. and NB Ventures Global eProcure ? have won a General Services Administration contract to conduct online reverse auctions for federal agencies.

The E-Team: Mark Forman & Co.

The Office of Management and Budget's e-government management team met July 16 met with the Washington Technology and Government Computer News editorial staffs to discuss the administration's e-gov progress and what the future holds. Participating OMB staff members included Mark Forman, associate director of OMB for information technology and e-government.

GSA unveils e-Buy tool

The General Services Administration's Federal Supply Service Aug. 8 officially launched its revamped request-for-quotes tool, called e-Buy. Officials said the tool will increase competition by ensuring larger numbers of vendors have access to requests for quotes published by government buyers.

Treasury, OMB propose plan to expand electronic tax filing

Federal officials hope to dramatically boost the number of tax returns filed electronically through a new e-filing partnership with industry that would provide free online tax filing to a majority of Americans.

White House, Congress look to stretch e-gov dollars

Government officials are optimistic Congress will approve the president's request for a $45 million e-government fund in the fiscal 2003 budget this fall.

Senate's e-gov bill endorses Bush's strategy

The administration's e-government strategy got a strong endorsement from the Senate last month, when the chamber approved a comprehensive e-government bill.

Survival Guide -- Perspectives from the field: Des Vincent, chief information officer for Northern Ireland

When it comes to implementing e-government, Des Vincent, chief information officer for Northern Ireland, faces a different challenge than CIOs in the United States. That's because the key e-gov tool for Northern Ireland citizens is not the Internet, but the telephone.

Eye on the States: New winds blowing, IT companies must adjust their sails

Everywhere you turn, there are signs it's a new day in state and local government. Tax collections are failing to keep pace with state spending needs. Spending cutbacks are widespread. The governors, once again, are looking to the federal government for relief.

States want larger e-gov voice

State officials are clamoring for a larger role in shaping the White House e-government strategy and programs, saying federal e-gov initiatives directly influence many state and local government operations.

Tech success: Singapore builds e-gov runway

"When people think of e-gov, they think of service to the citizen," said Tan Swee Hua, director of the electronic services division for Singapore's Infocomm Development Authority. "But e-gov is not just enhancing the delivery of government services. It is also about looking at the effect information technology has on governance."

E-Gov: Beneath the surface, a Washington Technology Special Report

How big is the e-government opportunity for integrators? Judging by the $5 million the White House is spending on its much-ballyhooed 24 initiatives, not very. But those projects are just the tip of the iceberg ? models and catalysts for more ambitious, big-dollar programs on the horizon. We uncover real opportunities for making money.

Market Watch: Procurement policy changes could sink industry profits

The government services and defense industry is basking in the glow of positive investor sentiment. Growth in government spending, ongoing needs for technology infusion and refreshment, along with more rational, commercial-like procurement processes provide a sound basis for revenue growth and earnings visibility going forward.