06.06.06
Posted in general, small business, technology at 3:05 am by ljones
Small businesses won several federal contracts related to the hurricane Katrina relief efforts. Many small IT firms performed contract work for the Army Corps of Engineers. Many of the companies plan to continue working with the agency as the relief efforts and reconstruction projects continue. The SBA Small Business Office was instrumental in assisting many gulf region small businesses win contracts.
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How small businesses weathered the storms
Several small businesses in the Gulf Coast region that earned additional revenue during the 2005 hurricane season say they are ready, if needed, to repeat their successes in 2006.Here are a few of the ways they got new federal business in 2005:
- A sole-source contract from the Small Business Administration’s 8(a) program to a local company identified by contract specialists.
- A competitively awarded set-aside contract for small businesses.
- A work order on an existing contract with the Army Corps of Engineers.
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Please read the article and post your comments.
“8(a) firms found opportunity after 2005 hurricanes”
Article written by David Hubler, FCW.com (06/05/06)
http://www.fcw.com/article94680-06-05-06-Print
Source: FCW.com
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06.05.06
Posted in general, solutions, technology at 3:55 am by ljones
The Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) seeks solutions to possible insider threats to DOD Information Systems. According to DISA experts, insider threat tools would enhance network security. DISA wants IT tools which can detect and analyze security breaches or abnormalities. The due date for RFI responses is July 5.
Please read the article and post your comments. Article “DISA seeks input on insider threat tools” Written by Bob Brewin, FCW.com (06/02/06)
http://www.fcw.com/article94741-06-02-06-Web
Source: FCW.com
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Posted in general, small business, technology at 3:46 am by ljones
The National Association of State Chief Information Officers has released a brief on public-private partnerships with specific suggestions for companies working on IT initiatives with states. The brief offers “dos and dont’s” for companies interested in pursuing state IT projects. The brief lays out “best practices” in the field and offers suggestions for information concerning future partnerships and projects.
Please read the article and brief and post your comments. http://www.washingtontechnology.com/news/1_1/daily_news/28685-1.html Article by Ethan Buttefield (06/02/06)
Source: Washington Technology
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Posted in general, technology at 3:26 am by ljones
An employee of the VA was recently responsible for a breach of security which may have exposed the personal data and information of millions of veterans. According to a recent Federal Times article, IT security breaches by employees may be more widespread than breaches by hackers or criminals. A recent GAO report criticized several agencies for their lack of controls concerning the handling of personal data and information. Many experts believe that new policies and procedures must be implemented in order to safeguard sensitive information.
Please read the article and post your comments. Article written by Tim Kauffman, Federal Times ( 05/31/06)
http://www.federaltimes.com
Source: Federal Times
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06.02.06
Posted in general, technology at 4:41 pm by ljones
The DSS has revised an earlier plan to cut off .edu domain users’ access to their site. DSS has concluded that banning .edu user’s from its site does not pose a high risk to the security of it’s site. The ban was originally set to begin on May 31, 2006. The DSS site includes information on JPAS, ISFD and DCII.
Please read the article and post your comments. Article written by David Hubler for FCW.com
http://www.fcw.com/article94712-06-01-06-Web
Source: FCW.com
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