Modernization
Step-by-step migration
With the Office of Management and Budget expecting more agencies to migrate over the next few years to shared-services providers—otherwise known as centers of excellence—for human resources and financial management, the Housing and Urban Development Department's successful migration to the Treasury Department’s HR Connect presents a valuable case study.<@SM>
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Feds look to ants, wikis and blogs
The CIA already has more than 1,000 internal blogs and an internal wiki with about 10,000 pages.
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Rep. Todd Platts | Systems requirements law key to improved management
I chaired a hearing on implementation of OMB's Financial Management Line of Business initiative. The general consensus from that hearing was that the ideal of a governmentwide shared-services model is a worthy goal.
Acquisition
Vet-exclusive procurements to come by June
Revenues from small businesses owned by service-disabled veterans are up.
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Tech entrepreneur leads GPO e-doc unit
The office is readying for changes as Public Printer Bruce James prepares to leave.
Digital Government
Federal Services to acquire ATS
ATS provides systems integration, application development and consulting services to federal agencies.
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Lee: FEMA working on biz relationships
She said the agency is emulating DOD's practices before the 2006 hurricane season starts.
Digital Government
SRA lowers earnings guidance
The company cites a rise in bid and proposal expenses.
Cybersecurity
N.Y. county throws cold water on hot spots
A law requires Internet cafes and other commercial entities to secure their wireless networks to prevent identity theft.
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DHS, HHS make secret pact to share airline passenger info
The ACLU says the agreement could violate a deal with the European Union.
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Expert: Knowledge lies in narrative
Organizations can improve their knowledge management programs by taking a more creative approach to eliciting information from experts, consultant says.
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Staving off brain drain with a video camera
Also, Hurricane Katrina helped GAO learn to work more efficiently using a Web portal.
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Remote Navajo community gets connected
Residents now have access to a range of Internet services, including VOIP phones.
Digital Government
Entrust’s TruePass approved for use in federal PKI projects
Company becomes one of only five to be approved by the Federal PKI Policy Authority.
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