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Jumper joins PlatinumSolutions’ board

The former Air Force chief of staff will help the systems integrator increase its DOD business.

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Cyber Storm will be global, official says

The exercise will test federal and private-sector readiness for cyberattacks.

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OASIS to consider new draft emergency data standard

Specification could help first repsonders get critical information about resources at hospitals and health organizations during emergencies.

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Kforce acquires computer consulting firm

Kforce bought Pinkerton Computer Consultants, creating a government IT services business.

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SI to continue running National Visa Center

A contract with State also includes the Kentucky Consular Center.

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Oracle closes Siebel deal

Vendors begin integrating Siebel's CRM software into Oracle's enterprise suite.

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DHS wants to improve software security

The department seeks public comment on two draft documents that could help developers make new software products more secure.

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SEC holds pre-proposal conference for EDGAR contract

The agency wants to upgrade the online system it uses to provide access to financial documents and other filings related to publicly traded companies.

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New York report recommends tech research center

Report calls for a new center to develop innovative technologies and manage New York state's homeland security vulnerabilities.

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Safavian... back in the news

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CompTIA comments on Bush's R&D proposals

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An R&D push?

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Ready for the SOTU?

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The White House briefs

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Boston's transit authority plans to modernize telecom system

Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority awards a $7.8 million contract to install an interoperable voice and data communications system.

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Doctors want payment boost for using e-health records

American College of Physicians calls for Medicare reimbursements when doctors use health IT to track patients' histories or offer consultations by phone or e-mail.

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Health IT gets a mention in State of the Union

Bush reiterates his support for e-health records but makes no new proposals

People

Secret Service director tapped for top Customs post

Ralph Basham will be nominated by President Bush to become the next Customs and Border Protection commissioner.

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Official: Inefficient systems hinder commanders

Army Lt. Gen. John Vines said combat commanders in Iraq need integrated information to do their jobs.

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UPDATED: Bush proposes more money for R&D

In his State of the Union address, Bush announced several new initiatives to stimulate research and develop and find technologies to end the nation's dependence on oil.