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Tech factors in port protection
House passes bill that would help fund projects to determine which technologies will improve port security the best
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County cuts paper from land docs
The Maricopa County, Ariz., has launched a system that reduces a days-long process to seconds
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Consultant gives tips for government CRM projects
Customer relationship management is quietly blossoming in the government, a CRM consultant and author said yesterday.
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Smart card use booming
White House cyberspace security official sees significant growth, potential in use of smart cards
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ITAA hails Internet filter ruling
IT trade group says government mandate not necessary to force librarians' choices on filtering technology
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FEMA will oversee all wireless efforts
The Federal Emergency Management Agency will coordinate all federal wireless communications projects in a bid to ensure interoperability and standards while avoiding stovepiped systems.
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Administration touts smart cards, but some agencies are skeptical
While the Office of Cyberspace Security prepares a governmentwide security plan for release this summer, Paul Kurtz, its senior director for national security, is urging agencies to think seriously about using smart cards to protect their systems against a terrorist attack.
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FAA preps satellite systems deals
Upcoming RFP, contract award are in step with commitment to using satellite-based systems
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Workforce poll result 'disturbing'
The number of employees in civilian agencies who say they come to work 'just for the paycheck' has risen
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AFFIRM: Cultural resistance blunts e-gov efforts
NEW ORLEANS—Cultural, organizational and resource barriers are the top obstacles to e-government implementation, according to a white paper released yesterday by the Association for Federal Information Resources Management at the Federation of Government Information Processing Councils’ Management of Change Conference.
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Defense council OKs plans to streamline
Members of the Defense Department’s Business Initiative Council have signed off on more initiatives they hope will streamline DOD business operations and improve support to warfighters.
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Info sharing bill gains support
Legislation calls for federal law enforcement agencies to share homeland security info with state and local counterparts
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OMB testing performance tool
Program Assessment Rating Tool is being tested as a way to measure the effectiveness of federal programs
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NSA makes small biz, Trailblazer deals
NSA announces multiple small-business prime contract awards, plus a $140 million follow-on for Trailblazer work
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Pa. creates cybercrime task force
State police department has created the first of several planned regional task forces to fight computer crimes
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