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Cybersecurity
GSA awards GWAC for veteran-owned businesses
For 44 small businesses, the holiday season opened with a bang when GSA today announced the awards for its $5 billion, 10-year governmentwide acquisition contract for IT small businesses owned by service-disabled veterans.
Management
IDC: E-voting has long way to go
According to a new study, electronic voting systems still have a long way to go before they will generate an accurate, timely and secure voting process.
Digital Government
DOD goes with Unisys for health care deal
The Department of Defense has awarded Unisys Corp. a contract to configure commercial software solutions for billing and accounts receivable operations.
Cybersecurity
Idaho extends contract with Digimarc to include license security
The Idaho Transportation Department, in a move to beef up the security of its driver's license system, has awarded Digimarc Corp. a contract extension.
Cybersecurity
State re-signs Harris for visa work
The millions of Americans who request visas to work abroad each year are likely unaware that a Florida company plays a large role in processing the applications.
Cybersecurity
Fla. fingerprint processing contract goes to L-1
The Florida Financial Services Department has selected L-1 Identity Solutions Inc. to put in place a fingerprint processing network for insurance agents.
Digital Government
Navy contingency services deal goes to DynCorp
A contract from the Naval Facilities Engineering Command to deliver global disaster response services has been awarded to a team of three companies, led by DynCorp Inc.
Digital Government
Air Force medical logistics deal goes to CACI
The Air Force has chosen CACI International Inc. to support its automated information system for medical logistics and facilities management and maintenance for military personnel.
Infrastructure
San Francisco re-ups SAIC unit for travel info. system
The city of San Francisco has awarded a four-year, $11 million contract to Science Applications International Corp. to continue development, operations and maintenance of the Bay Area 511 Regional Transit Information System.
Infrastructure
VA gets dose of Web security
The Veterans Affairs Department has tapped Merlin International Inc. to bolster its Internet security.
Management
NASCIO salutes innovative state IT projects
The National Association of State Chief Information Officers has announced its 2006 Recognition Awards for outstanding achievement in information technology in state government.
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Management
Takai to lead NASCIO
Michigan CIO Terri Takai will serve as president of the National Association of State Chief Information Officers for 2006-07, succeeding Wisconsin CIO Matt Miszewski.
Management
Virginia re-ups CGI-AMS for e-procurement work
Virginia has renewed a contract with CGI-AMS Inc. to run the state's electronic procurement portal.
Management
Missouri IT procurement to be consolidated by WWT
The Show-Me State has tapped World Wide Technology Inc. as its primary vendor for a range of IT products and services.
Digital Government
Future-warfare center deal goes to BAE
The Space and Missile Defense Command will receive comprehensive systems integration and engineering services from BAE Systems Inc. for its future-warfare center under a 10-year contract.
Infrastructure
Virginia re-ups CGI-AMS for e-procurement work
A five-year, $65 million contract renewal to host, maintain and operate Virginia's Web-based procurement portal has been granted to CGI-AMS Inc.
Infrastructure
Calif. retirement system deal goes to Accenture
The technology backbone of California's public pension fund will be modernized under a five-year contract worth $199 million that has been awarded to Accenture Ltd.
Digital Government
Air Force awards Abacus IT support contract
The U.S. Air Force has selected Abacus Technology Corp. for a five-year, $15 million contract to furnish IT support services to F.E. Warren Air Force Base.
Digital Government
Lawmakers slam small-business policy-making
Democrats on the House Small Business Committee say Congress has failed in its efforts to help small businesses, specifically citing a lack of action over the last two years.
Infrastructure