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SBA seeks to help women earn contracts
The agency proposes a program to assist women-owned businesses.
Modernization
Black Box partners with Nortel
NextiraOne Federal, doing business as Black Box Network Services, is now the largest independent reseller of Nortel communications gear.
Modernization
Google unveils government search portal
It is targeted toward federal employees as a portal into the U.S. government that they can also tailor to their personal preferences.
Cybersecurity
Apogen to turn New Orleans naval base into IT center
The project is part of the Louisiana Federal City initiative to build state-of-the-art headquarters for military and other federal tenants.
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Doan’s staff selections align with objectives
Arizona Red Cross exec picked to be GSA chief of staff.
Cybersecurity
ISS says VA hired it to analyze stolen data
A company spokeswoman did not specify the work Internet Security Systems is performing, citing the sensitive nature of the data involved.
Cybersecurity
EDS delivers 10 millionth smart card to DOD
Additionally, GSA awarded the company a contract to provide more smart cards to the Defense Department.
People
Denett confirmation hearing slated for next week
President Bush nominated him in April to be administrator of OFPP.
Modernization
GSA report finds more benefits than costs for telework
Agencies save much more than they spend in equipping employees to work from home, but management support is still often lacking.
People
Google launches federal search engine
Google U.S. Government Search offers service almost identical to FirstGov.gov but with more personalization features, the company said.
People
Labor, HHS approps bill aims at e-gov initiatives
It is the Education, Labor, and Health and Human Services departments’ turn to come under the restraint of the House Appropriations Committee and its distrust of e-government.<@SM>
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Nunn-McCurdy findings on satellite program frustrate lawmakers
The multiagency weather forecasting satellite program that is over budget and behind schedule will go forward with fewer satellites and sensors but more money.
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Europe targets at-risk groups for 'e-Inclusion'
The program aims to help people gain Internet access and boost broadband coverage to 90 percent of the European Union's population.
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Army awards $21M contract to Multimax
The company will support the service's Personnel Electronic Records Management System.
People
USAJobs launches satisfaction survey
OPM will survey federal job applicants’ satisfaction with USAJobs, the federal government’s official job Web site.
People
Association recognizes gov IT leaders
Michelle Mrdeza, clerk of the House Appropriations Committee’s Homeland Security Subcommittee, received the Legislative Leadership Award for improving the management of government IT.
People
GAO: TSA still hasn't fixed Secure Flight
The agency has not developed complete systems requirements for Secure Flight or done essential systems testing, a report finds.
Cybersecurity