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Senate committee questions e-gov ROI
The Senate Appropriations Committee states that the Bush administration's initiatives are vague and the savings uncertain.
Modernization
Malware threats on the rise
Security vendors see commercialization of vulnerabilities and something else new: ransom malware.
Cybersecurity
Court decision lifts cloud hanging over Interior
Federal appeals court reverses order that would have shut down much of Interior’s IT.
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USPS unveils contract candidates
The agency is seeking a contractor to run its HSPD-12 project management office.
Cybersecurity
Congress to quiz top VA officials
Lawmakers riled by IG report on response to laptop theft.
Modernization
Gateway E-100M: The price is right
Affordable ultralight notebook PC sports connectivity, security and storage features
Modernization
FIPS policy creates Catch-22
Many commercial virus products can’t meet the 140-2 standard.
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Army lessons learned
Junior officers sharing battlefield experiences in near-real time adapt faster than the Army’s top military leaders.
Cybersecurity
DHS bill slashes research funds
DHS appropriations provides more IT funding, but critics say it lacks a vision.
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Intercepts
DISA HQ loves its AC; Big bucks for the little guys; Big bucks for the big guys; Marine smarts finally recognized; Electronic DD214s?
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Senate lawmakers ask for e-gov support
As the appropriations committees continue to take aim at funding for e-government initiatives, two key senators have joined the fracas in support of the administration’s goals.<@SM>
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Certain Software names D.C.-based director
Diane Stoner will direct federal sales and business development for the company's events planning software.
Modernization
Web extra: Massachusetts turns to open source
Ciber will replace a system built on Microsoft technology.
Modernization
An 800-pound gorilla no more?
Unix still has staying power, but Linux continues to make steady gains in the federal market.
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Senator blocks GSA modernization bill
Jim Jeffords (I-Vt.) has placed a formal hold in the Senate, seeking to add new "green" provisions to the House bill.
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Justice, DHS launch draft data-sharing model
The Homeland Security and Justice departments today took the wraps off a test version of their model for sharing information about natural disasters, terrorist attacks and other crises.
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