Modernization
CES: New printing systems, tablet
At this year's Consumer Electronics Show, Silex introduced systems for wireless printing and security. Panasonic has a ruggedized tablet.
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Johnson plans DHS departure
Jack Johnson Jr., the Homeland Security Department's chief security officer, announced he will resign effective Feb. 19.
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DHS offers stadium tool
As the NFL playoffs begin, security managers can use an online app to find vulnerabilities at public venues.
Cybersecurity
NASCIO faces authentication
Officials weigh privacy risks as they choose levels of E-Authentication, says the chairman of NASCIO's Privacy Committee.
Modernization
DISA creates tsunami ops center
It will provide communications and IT support to the unit managing DOD's tsunami humanitarian relief.
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Input forecasts 40 percent growth in federal e-gov spending
Research firm predicts e-government spending will grow by $2 billion over the next five years.
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DOD develops a road map for getting to IPv6
Military networks will have to prove that they can run securely and reliably under IP Version 6 before receiving approval to use the new protocols.
Modernization
NIST raises VoIP concerns
Government administrators may not understand the complexity of installing security systems for Internet telephony, NIST says.
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National Response Plan debuts
It will provide a standardized federal response coordinated with state, local and tribal jurisdictions to any man-made or natural disaster or incident.
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Sarbanes-Oxley for feds arrives
OMB has released a circular on tighter financial controls that agencies must implement.
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Law firm hires Reichelt
Karl Reichelt, former chief of staff at GSA, will be director of federal marketing for Greenberg Traurig.
Digital Government
Getting permit data remotely
Accela Wireless will provide a system so Buncombe County, N.C., building inspectors can retrieve permit-related data via tablet PCs or handhelds.
Digital Government
California uses Microsoft CRM
California's Corporations Department retooled its customer call center.
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Input: E-gov budget to grow
Fed spending on e-gov will increase almost 7 percent annually, the research firm says.
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HHS gives IT health a booster shot
Throughout his career at the Health and Human Services Department, Charles Havekost has never strayed far from the grants process—beginning with pushing paper as a lowly technical assistant to directing streamlined systems today as its CIO.
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FAA seeks financial management line-of-business partner
The Transportation Department is seeking proposals for a partner in its efforts to become a Financial Management Line of Business Center of Excellence.
Modernization
Fort Hood gets spyware
The Army base will use Intrusion's SpySnare and SecureNet products.
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Internap CEO joins infrastructure council
President Bush appointed the chief executive officer of Internap Network Services to serve on the National Infrastructure Advisory Council.
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