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Flatten your network to consolidate data centers
Network consolidation -- "flattening" -- is not the only component, but it is a key element of simplifying data center operations and improving data center performance, some industry experts say.
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VA faces flood of new claims and charges of a 'hostile' work environment
Tests of new work processes show ways the department can manage a double-digit increase in claims it expects to receive in the next two years.
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NIST seeks a qualified individual for Division Chief, Software & Systems Division
To apply, visit http://www.usajobs.opm.gov . The job announcement number: NISTITL-2010-0027
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Hill mulls requiring regulators to use uniform reporting format for financial industry
Common standard could highlight financial problems sooner and give the public and financial sector greater insight into markets.
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Air Force calls up cell phone plan to save millions
Service will heed the advice of an employee and change its cell phone strategy.
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Meaningful Use or Bust
Growing numbers of doctors and hospitals say the deadline for meeting strict "meaningful use" standards set by the government for electronic health records is unrealistic. One man, though, is questioning whether the deadline is sufficiently ambitious.
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I'll Pass on Djibouti Industry Day
The Navy wants to <a href=https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=f2fb4464c0517ddd2713689a4b846c5a&tab=core&_cview=1>beef up</a> its networks at <a href=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Camp_Lemonnier>Camp Lemonnier</a> in Djibouti, headquarters for the Combined Joint Task Force -- Horn of Africa. So the service invited interested vendors to attend a two day briefing there next month.
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Improving IT Managers
Legislation introduced in the House on Tuesday would require federal managers and supervisors to undergo more extensive leadership and mentorship training.
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GSA plans e-mail system revamp
GSA plans to revamp its enterprise e-mail system, and the RFP details some major changes in the works.
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Setting Standards for Cyber Pros
A forthcoming report that will <a href="http://wiredworkplace.nextgov.com/2010/06/boosting_cyber_skills.php">recommend new standards for testing cybersecurity skills</a> and create cyber career paths in the federal government is a positive step for securing the talent necessary to ensure computer networks and systems are protected, an expert on cybersecurity issues said last week.
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Another strategy—workforce reduction
There are just too many feds out there, according to some lawmakers. Rep. Cynthia Lummis, R-Wyo., last month joined with like-minded colleagues to introduce a bill that proposes to freeze federal hiring in years the country runs a federal deficit. This now appears be every year into the distant future.
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White House plans to get more from agency IT spending
Guidance for IT spending the fiscal 2012 budget emphasizes accountability, performance and security, federal CIO Vivek Kundra tells a Washington audience.
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Senators push back against Republican opposition to reclassification
The FCC is set to vote on Thursday to seek comment on this "third way" proposal from FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski and other approaches.
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