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IAC honors Hobbs
The outgoing Treasury Department CIO was the guest of honor at a party in downtown Washington, D.C., to celebrate his career.
Modernization
Strong IT management eludes FEMA: IG
Although the Federal Emergency Management Agency improved its computer systems in 2006, the agency still has no strategic plan for long-term IT investments, according to Homeland Security Department Inspector General Richard Skinner.<@SM>
Digital Government
Indiana, IBM ink $1B pact
IBM will modernize the state's social services eligibility system.
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ITAA hires DHS' Franz to focus on security policy
Liesyl Franz was deputy director for outreach and awareness at the National Cyber Security Division of the Homeland Security Department.
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Foreign groups target defense tech
More than ever before, government-affiliated institutions in foreign countries are targeting the U.S. defense industry in order to steal sensitive technology.
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DHS: Time to put urban comms to test
Policies for interoperable communications now exist in 75 metro areas, but more testing is needed, according to a new report.
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Commerce document-tracking system goes live
The new Web-based system will enable the department to internally draft, track and manage regulatory documents more efficiently.
Cybersecurity
GSA awards contract for mobile data security
Intelligent Decisions will use Credant Technologies' encryption software to secure personnel data and other sensitive information stored on laptops, according to the companies.
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SARA panel: Feds need tutorial on performance-based deals
Program managers often fail to define metrics that have a direct link to the desired results, according to the panel's draft report.
Modernization
USDA agency mulls AS/400 consolidation
The Farm Service Agency's 2,000 AS/400 systems run applications that have been around since 1984.
Modernization
$42M Justice Department BPA goes to GTSI
DOJ's Management Division awarded the three-year blanket purchase agreement as part of the department's efforts to standardize its IT infrastructure.
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Virtual recruiter on duty at Army Web site
“Sgt. Star” is prepared to answer prospective recruits’ questions about joining the Army.<@SM>
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Gardner to become National Weather Service CIO
His first priority will be security measures, said Adrian Gardner, who was deputy associate CIO for cybersecurity at the Energy Department.
Acquisition
NASA completes financial systems upgrade
Accenture managed the installation of the new SAP system, which will manage the agency's $16.5 billion budget and 18,000-person workforce.
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