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Standards smooth upgrade to DWDM
The International Telecommunication Union created a standard for DWDM technology called the ITU grid
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Software solves tax collection
An Idaho county imposed a sales tax, then looked for a system to process the collections
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Satellite data helps fight forest fires
The Forest Service, NASA and a university are pooling efforts to produce satellite images to combat Western wildfires
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Downsizing done right
Gateway's ultralight notebook doesn't skimp on features or style
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FTS rules vex vendors
New rules governing how telecommunications vendors can begin to offer services in metropolitan areas have frustrated contractors and could prevent agencies from cashing in on savings, some telecom experts say.
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Agencies see the light
Carriergrade fiberoptic gear helps agencies boost bandwidth
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Shape, don't slash, workforce
Any federal employee shudders at the mention of workforce reduction.
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Who can use DWDM?
The likely federal users of DWDM or WDM)fall into two categories
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VA preps tech blueprint
The Department of Veterans Affairs plans to unveil its Enterprise Architecture blueprint in September, shaping the ground rules for a 21st century information technology system
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The circuit
The Social Security Administration plans to take another crack at its Personal Earnings and Benefit Estimate Statement (PEBES), which allowed the public to view benefits information via the Internet.
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VA to certify project security
The new cybersecurity chief at the Department of Veterans Affairs said program managers will be asked to sign a contract certifying that they have installed security protections with every project they build.
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E-signatures battle 'fear factor'
Agencies seem hesitant to trust esignatures on financial contracts or important legal agreements
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Tapping home equity, part 1
FCW.com's Friday Financials column examines if a home equity line of credit is right for you
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Latest nexis.com unveiled
LexisNexis unveiled a more customizable online information solution for government knowledge workers
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