Modernization
NSA picks General Dynamics for secure cellular PDAs
The PDAs will permit access to the Defense Department’s Secure IP Router Network.
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Health care needs systems know-how, report says
A new study suggests creating university-based centers to train health care professionals to apply systems expertise to health care delivery.
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HHS formalizes health IT coordinator’s authority
The Health and Human Services Department has formalized the organization, functions and delegations of authority for the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology.
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Health IT office takes shape
The Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology was officially launched in a notice in the Federal Register.
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OMB to request health IT investment details in Exhibit 300s
Agencies likely will have to describe in more detail their health IT investments in their annual budgets, with an eye toward future system collaboration and integration, according to a draft memo obtained by GCN.
Modernization
OPM signs up with Bureau of Public Debt for financial services
The Office of Personnel Management has become the first large agency to move to a center of excellence under the Financial Management Line of Business Consolidation initiative.
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States may face higher costs for Real ID
The cost of implementing tougher security provisions for issuing drivers licenses may cost the states millions of dollars.
Cybersecurity
Coast Guard awards contract for info-sharing
AlphaInsight Corp. wins a $4.4 million contract to help create a Web portal to share intelligence.
Cybersecurity
Computer problems delay air travelers
Virus may have crippled a federal computer system Thursday night, delaying international travelers at major airports.
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Lawsuit seeks to halt TSA Secure Flight data destruction
The suit would require TSA to stop the destruction of 12 million records and make them available for review.
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Success is pending
PTO scores with trademark e-filing, goes back to the drawing board on patents.
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Hacker nabs Air Force personnel data
A hacker gained access to an Air Force system and accessed individual information on service personnel.
Modernization
IG sees flaws, and bright spots, in IRS modernization
Management weaknesses continue to dog the IRS’ Business Systems Modernization program, auditors said. But they also said management initiatives, a disciplined framework and recently hired senior staff should give the tax agency the means to deliver on modernization.
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Small OPM IT group wins its jobs
The Office of Personnel Management said that 52 information technology specialists in Macon, Ga., will keep their government jobs after winning an outsourcing competition.
Modernization
To get more out of their IT, IRS tries A-B-C
The IRS is applying the ABCs of government to get more out of its shrinking budget.<@SM>The tax agency is using A-76 (competitive sourcing), best practices (of industry) and consolidation (of its data centers) to improve its internal processes and meet the public’s increased demand for online services.
Digital Government
Battle over municipal Wi-Fi networks
Both sides of municipal Wi-Fi networks issue speak out at the National Conference of State Legislatures.
Modernization
Northrop Grumman wins new NetCents bid
The company helps the Air Force integrate telephone and network operations.
Cybersecurity
Purdue nurtures cyber infrastructure
A sign of the future: Purdue University has launched a cyber infrastructure program to link its computer resources and enhance research.
Modernization
What’s the future of your IT project?
OMB says that only your EVM results can tell you for sure.
Modernization