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Market watch
IBM Corp. this week announced the first four members of its new Government Specialty for ebusiness
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An about-face on disability
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has issued final regulations that change previously issued guidance regarding people with disabilities.
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Submarine force in crisis
By 2004, the number of submarines available to conduct critical intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance missions will be at 45
Digital Government
A PC in the hand
HP Jornada captures the spirit of the next generation of Pocket PCs
Digital Government
Reading between the lines
The comment period recently closed on the proposed revisions to the Office of Management and Budget's Circular A130 the central rule for federal information system management to bring it into accord with the Paperwork Reduction Act, the Electronic Freedom of Information Act amendments and the ClingerCohen Act. It is clearly the intent of Congress to ensure public access to information about agency activities.
Modernization
Network keeps 'community' together
The link between the consortium and Spawar headquarters is an example of what Cox Communications Inc. and Atmosphere Networks Inc. call a community of interest network (COIN).
Acquisition
NASA system may fly at Justice
NASA's pioneering World Wide Web-based site for procurement officials has sparked interest at the Justice Department as a way to make the move from file cabinets to e-procurement.
Digital Government
Behind the corporate veil
An important consideration in starting a business is whether to form it as a corporation.
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GAO: Closing NTIS not easy
A year ago, its own parent agency said the National Technical Information Service has been made obsolete by the Internet and should be abolished
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IBM's new specialty: government
IBM's first four Government Specialty for ebusiness members have extensive experience in delivering solutions to government customers
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National missile defense test tonight
The test is expected to be a major factor in President Clinton's decision this fall as to whether the technology is mature enough to proceed
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GlobalNet Federal seeks 'big boy' status
GlobalNet Federal last week announced that it had acquired Applitech Inc., a professional services company that specializes in high-tech training and logistical support services.
Digital Government
Joint venture boosts monitor market
A new subsidiary of NEC Mitsubishi promises to bring enhanced monitor technologies to federal customers
Digital Government
Hit the jackpot with compounding
FCW's Friday Financials column looks at the simple but effective power of compounding your savings over time
Digital Government
European panel eyes Echelon espionage
Committee will investigate allegations that the U.S.backed Echelon satellite information system is stealing European industrial secrets
Modernization
N.H. seeking telecom providers for state
The department will hire a marketing specialist to focus on industry initiatives and create a Telecommunications Answer Center on the Internet
Acquisition
Intellisource wins ODIN deal
NASA on Thursday awarded the latest Outsourcing Desktop Initiative for NASA contract to Intellisource.
Digital Government
NASA: Hack didn't endanger astronauts
The transmission of routine medical information was slightly delayed due to a computer hacker during a 1997 mission
Digital Government
Security means never having to say 'I love you'
New Mexico IT staff learns the hard way about what happens when security tools aren't in place
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