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Army officials search for new Land Warrior funds
The Army wants to take Land Warrior technologies that prove successful in Iraq and bring them into the Future Force Warrior program.
People
Trust issues inhibit spectrum sharing, DISA official says
DOD and industry need to learn to work together for the greater good of a well-organized and well-managed spectrum system, said Paige Atkins, director of DISA's Defense Spectrum Organization.
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Bolton: FCS network will deploy in 2012
A simplification of the Future Combat System's design has allowed for the acceleration of the system's network, putting deployment two years ahead of schedule.
People
Mass. transit authority issues smart cards for e-ticketing
Using smart cards from Gemalto, passengers on buses and subways in the Boston area can swipe them in front of a reader that deducts fares.
People
Census Bureau accidentally exposes personal data
Personal information on 302 households was posted on a public server several times since October 2006.
Modernization
Pa. chooses PKI to manage first-responder access cards
The standardized digital infrastructure will allow state officials to adjust to emergencies by distributing personnel where they’re needed most.
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SBA, USPS join to help entrepreneurs
A new Web tool offers videos on demand that chronicle successful entrepreneurs’ experiences.
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Agencies must reform to meet workforce challenges, GAO analyst says
Workforce management remains at high risk because the government still lacks a framework to advance reform, Christopher Mihm told a House Appropriations subcommittee.
Modernization
Data management a growing challenge for Army
The service is discussing data consolidation for back-office operations and considering whether it should build one megasystem or multiple systems focused on specific functions.
People
Future of Army's International Tech Centers in doubt
Although they excel at finding technologies the Army needs from foreign firms, policies and regulations are preventing ITCs from getting those technologies back to the United States and into the Army.
Modernization
Flyzik: Another argument for IPv6
Trapped indoors by wintry weather, Jim Flyzik imagines a day when the director of OPM could declare a "virtual office" workday.
Acquisition
Industry pushes small-biz size standards change
Also, ban permanent Internet taxes and make research and development funding permanent, a panel told the House Small Business Committee.
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CIO Council, GITEC to take on IT issues together
The organizations have struck an agreement to address critical IT concerns, such as cybersecurity and storage.
Acquisition