Modernization
Senate jumps into 21st century with voice over IP
Senate officials want to convert the entire Senate phone system to voice over IP.
Modernization
Monster gets OPM contract
Monster Government Solutions gets a $27 million contract with OPM despite failure at DHS.
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Apogen acquired by British defense contractor
QinietiQ is continuing its expansion into the U.S. defense and security market through acquisitions.
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First responders to get online training
Center for Public Health Preparedness and Disaster Response awards a contract to develop a computer-based version of a first responder training course.
Modernization
Black Hawk up
The Army’s Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Ala., is using dashboards to help coordinate its Black Hawk helicopter modernization program.
People
Marsh: Empowering HR officers
Many agencies have HR systems that have not evolved past the Cold War era
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FIPS 201 requires new scrutiny of contractors
A surge in background investigations of federal employees and contractors could begin in October as agencies prepare to comply with a new governmentwide standard for personal identity credentials.
Modernization
Efficient e-forms ready for e-gov
A look at products from three vendors that can help agencies move key processes online
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SRA to continue Air Force continuity planning
The Air Force has awarded a $13.7 million continuity of operations order to SRA International.
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GAO: Census' workforce not ready for 2010
The 2010 decennial census could be problematic if bureau officials don't address mission-critical workforce needs, the GAO warned.
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Wireless funds go elsewhere
DHS official claims that $60 million targeted for wireless communcations was used on other things.
Digital Government
California rejects Diebold
California has chosen not to use an electronic voting machine made by Diebold Election Systems.
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DHS seeks a few good scientists and engineers
The Homeland Security Department is offering post-doctoral study at its own facilities and Energy Department laboratories.
Digital Government
Facing an innovation deficit
Proponents of U.S. competitiveness beat the drum for more spending on IT research
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