Control of $1B interoperability fund debated

DHS has no clear authority at this time over a $1 billion fund for public safety agency interoperable communications equipment that it has been publicizing as a first responder grant program.

Veterans' contract opens for business

The long-awaited Veterans Technology Services governmentwide acquisition contract is open for business. GSA announced today that agencies can place orders through VETS.

Nortell, Fortress ink reseller pact

Nortel Government Solutions is now a reseller of certified wireless solutions from Fortress Technologies Inc., a secure wireless network provider.

Legislation could impede Real ID

Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) has announced she is introducing legislation to delay the May 2008 implementation deadline of the Real ID Act.

A bridge to the future

When mandates for DOD to migrate to a new Internet protocol go into effect in 2008, there won't be a momentous flipping of a switch to activate IPv6 running on every network and device.

Gadgets galore

Line between business and consumer blurs as users demand better displays, storage and mobility.

Assess & reassess

Officials at SRA International Inc. were well aware of the benefits of receiving an Information Security Assessment Capability Maturity Model rating, having first gone through the process of receiving an assessment back in 2001.

Roadblocks ahead for Real ID

Driver's licensing reform stalls without DHS guidance.

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Show me the money

Demonstrating a return on investment is the biggest hurdle to selling managed services, according to a CompTIA survey

Vista launch could mean more business

Systems integrators and other IT contractors should see opportunities grow as agencies migrate to Microsoft Corp.'s new Vista operating system, according to a Microsoft-commissioned study by International Data Corp.

IBT files objection to TWIC deal

TSA's $70 million contract to deploy the Transportation Worker's Identification Card is under protest.

Booz Allen's SBI-Net role draws scrutiny

Rep. Henry Waxman (D-Calif.) today suggested that Booz Allen may have a conflict of interest in its role as a contractor oveseeing DHS's $8 billion SBI-Net system.

DHS transformation remains at risk: GAO

For the fourth consecutive year, DHS remains at high risk of not achieving its goals due to serious challenges in managing the agency.

Does Real ID really work?

The Real ID act was passed without significant debate, but the states saddled with the cost are forcing a public dialog on the question of a national ID.

Skinner: DHS still struggling with IT management

DHS continues to struggle in managing, integrating and securing its IT systems, Inspector General Richard L. Skinner testified at a congressional hearing Tuesday.

Treasury, DHS anxious for start of Networx

The Treasury and Homeland Security departments likely will be the first customers out of the gate when the General Services Administration awards its $20 billion Networx telecommunications contract.

DHS wants steady funding stream for secure border

Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff said Monday he will ask Congress to approve $1 billion for the Secure Border Initiative Network in fiscal 2008.

Telos wins Army wireless security award

Telos Corp. has been awarded a contract from the Army's I3MP to install wireless intrusion detection and prevention systems at 20 sites.