Government Technology Funding and Procurement News

Texas Releases Recommended Fixes for Data Center Consolidation

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 23:35:00 +0100

Study commissioned by the Department of Information Resources cites bad morale, ineffective governance, data backup problems, among other issues -- and suggests Texas renegotiate its contract with IBM.

California Legislative Analyst's Office Suggests Change in Large-Project IT Procurement

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:38:00 +0100

This competition is often referred to as a 'bake-off.'

How Fiscally Imperiled is Your State?

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:55:00 +0100

An attempt to help understand why some states are suffering more acutely from the nation's economic crisis than others.

10,000 ARRA Transportation Projects Funded

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:26:00 +0100

This winter, DOT will announce $8 billion in grants to launch high-speed rail in America.

HP to Acquire 3Com for $2.7 Billion

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 23:31:00 +0100

Terms of the transaction have been approved by the HP and 3Com boards of directors.

DHS Launches Web Site With Resources for Veterans

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:29:00 +0100

Includes business opportunities, guidance on adjusting to civilian employment and more.

Oakland County, Mich., Saves Money with Employee Cost-Reduction Blog

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 18:26:00 +0100

CIO Phil Bertolini discusses Michigan county's budget savings.

Vermont Utilities Receive $69 Million for Smart Grid Rollout

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 07:01:00 +0100

Smart grid projects will include a statewide fiber-optic build-out that enhances Vermont's grid, improves interconnections with surrounding states and Quebec, and facilitates statewide broadband.

Obama Announces $3.4 Billion for Smart Grid Projects

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 08:25:00 +0100

Called the largest single energy-grid modernization investment in U.S. history.

Personal Computing: Going Smaller With Netbooks

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:22:00 +0100

Compared with a year ago, netbook sales revenue grew a whopping 264 percent.