Delaware's CIO is showing state agencies that he intends to speak softly but carry a big stick: The new Delaware Department of Technology and Information has employed sniffer software to see whether agencies have deployed Wi-Fi networks that meet state standards for such networks.
A major new business opportunity will open up for systems integrators this year if federal officials and state lawmakers decide to let private companies process applications for welfare eligibility.
Pennsylvania Chief Information Officer Art Stephens believes the state's $2.4 billion revenue shortfall ultimately will drive better business practices across state government.
AT&T Government Solutions Inc. has won a 4-year, $76.6 million contract to manage the data network used to administer Medicare and Medicaid systems.<br>
Virginia's governor signed two bills yesterday creating the Virginia Information Technologies Agency and a chief information officer to oversee planning and development of IT projects in the state.
Affiliated Computer Services Inc. has won a $10.4 million contract renewal from the Arizona Department of Economic Security to continue processing child support payments.
Affiliated Computer Services Inc. is looking for a new president to run its federal solutions group as part of a restructuring of the company's government business.
Daniel Burnham, Raytheon chairman and chief executive officer, voluntarily resigned, effective July 1, the company announced April 23.The board of directors has named William Swanson to succeed him.
The Homeland Security Department is providing $165 million in grants to help state and local governments to better respond to hazard preparedness activities and emergency management.
Thomas Jarrett, chief information officer for Delaware, has been elected vice president of the National Association of State CIOs, the group announced this week.
