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Collaborating on IT research
Lawmakers sought to insure that funding for tech research will be best used by leveraging efforts across agencies, academia and the commercial sector.
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Trio leads fingerprint accuracy
The best computerized systems that match fingerprints automatically are accurate more than 99 percent of the time, according to a NIST study.
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Where oh where does all the data go?
GAO study provides Congress with a look at info that agencies collect.
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Using technology to protect privacy
Data mining raises fears about the loss of privacy.
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In search of security
During the past 12 months, Army officials have taken several steps to improve network security.
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Connecting the dots
Law enforcement will be able share unclassified information with operators of critical infrastructure.
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Online chats: Talk of the town
Government turns to e-talk to connect with citizens.
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Robbins-Gioia gets ready for the world
Officials at Robbins-Gioia LLC, a consulting firm in Alexandria, Va., are preparing to become part of the Institute for International Research (IIR) in an acquisition that will give the firm access to global commercial markets.
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Lobbyist database too old for copying
Until Justice finishes upgrading the database of foreign lobbyists, its data must be printed.
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Mississippi starts integration pilot for public safety records
The state also hopes to start rolling out computer-added emergency dispatch.
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the Pipeline
Fun with taxonomies; Seek and ye shall find; A smattering of miscellany.
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Ruler and compass for the enterprise architect
When integrators embark on an enterprise architecture project, they usually take a software tool along with them.
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The small guy runs the show
It may seem odd to have a small firm giving orders to a big systems integrator, but sometimes that occurs in federal contracting.
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USDA ushers out paper food stamps
Last week, Agriculture Department officials completed a 20-year effort to switch all 50 states to an electronic process for managing the $25 billion benefits program.
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Where the work comes from
Officials at systems integrators say enterprise architecture projects come from a variety of sources.
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Forging stronger government and integrator ties
Tech refresh veterans say clear goals and frequent communication are the keys to success for leasing or performance-based contracts between integrators and agencies.
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Worker safeguards
Some unions and federal employees are concerned about certain elements of the National Security Personnel System that could create unfair working conditions and cronyism
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