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CSC excoriated over IRS work

The IRS Oversight Board criticized Computer Sciences for slow progress and cost overruns on the tax agency's modernization project.

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Local governments use GIS

A majority of local governments are using and benefiting from geographic information system applications and mapping technology, a new national survey shows.

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State awards messaging deal to Northrop

Northrop Grumman IT will get up to $237 million over 10 years to build an integrated messaging system for the State Department.

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Security info center gets $2 million

Treasury will give the money to expand the Financial Services Information Sharing and Analysis Center's capabilities.

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USGS uses Maps a la carte open source

The company's TopoZone.com will be part of the National Map project.

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Weather Service looks for Linux benefits

Agency uses IBM IntelliStation computers to deliver real-time forecasting data

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Justice's tech research arm needs better metrics

So say Congressional auditors.

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Government gets 'D' on security

Federal agencies are still far behind where they need to be on information security, says Rep. Adam Putnam.

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Feds, industry form security alliance

Task forces to address long-standing difficulties of public/private cooperation

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Moving beyond passwords

New options for strong authentication help agencies find the right security for their needs

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Unified watch list still in doubt

Lawmakers question whether lists have been combined

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Veterans win passage of set-aside bill

Businesses owned by disabled veterans will have a new advantage in federal contracting, based on new legislation that is now on the president's desk.

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IRS leading the pack in privacy

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This week in FCW history

This week in FCW history

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VA aces business case exam

Program management certification key to having all 59 cases accepted on first pass

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Making public info public

Debate about access to CRS reports flares up

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How much security do you need?

If you're considering a smart card, USB token or some other method of doing strong authentication, it's important to know that not all devices provide the same level of security.

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NC-1000 gateway now has network firewalls

Version 4.0 of the the NetContinuum product also lets IT managers set policies for each application.

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the Pipeline

Microsoft Office 2003 offers solutions, not features; Big switches and other heavy iron; Look Ma, no wires!

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DLA taps outside storage advice

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