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Divided by a common language

Using the same terminology -- and applying the same definitions to those terms -- is crucial in managing mobile and other IT services.

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It's Hard to Say If This Baltimore Crime Lab Whittled Down Its DNA Sample Backlog

Federally funded lab's databases weren't linked, so progress was impossible to determine, IG finds.

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House to Advance Bill to End Mass NSA Surveillance

The USA Freedom Act, with more than 140 co-sponsors, will get a vote in the House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday.

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Marines Enlist New Mobile News App -- But at What Cost?

DoApp will manage news feeds and mashups.

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Patient data the next IT frontier at VA

The VHA’s Kathleen Frisbee predicts that patient-generated data will swamp electronic health records in terms of volume.

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An Old U.S. Bomber Just Got Some Modern Communications Gear

Aging B-52s no longer require crew to jot down radio transmissions on paper.

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Is State Surveillance a Legitimate Defense of Our Freedoms?

NSA critics and defenders agree on a few things -- a point highlighted by Michael Hayden comments.

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CompTIA acquires TechAmerica

The merger of the two industry groups comes on the heels of the settlement of a lawsuit between TechAmerica and another rival, the Information Technology Industry Council.

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NOAA on target for polar satellite launch, says agency chief

A gap in polar satellite coverage could still occur, and there is no agency estimate on how long it might last.

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Note to VA: T-Mobile Isn’t the Only Carrier That Offers Wi-Fi Calling

Officials contracted with the company, saying it was the only provider offering the capability, but that’s not the case.

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What Feds Can Learn From the Chicago Blackhawks’ Data Analytics

If an NHL franchise can use technology to win, surely government can, too.

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This Graphic Will Show You What Your Office Will Look Like in 10 Years

It may resemble GSA's new headquarters.

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Apple, Facebook, and Other Tech Companies Will Disclose More About Government Data Requests

But that doesn't mean that every government request for data will become public knowledge.