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VA adds tablets to contracting vehicle
The Veterans Affairs Department has added amendments to an upcoming major procurement vehicle to specify several types of tablets and light laptop computers it may want to buy.
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CMS solicits contracts for data center project
CMS hunts for contractors for virtual data center.
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First federal CIO launched far-reaching changes, experts say
Vivek Kundra's vision for using technology to transform government operations will endure, observers say.
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DOD steps up data center closures
The Defense Department is about to pour on speed to close data centers before the end of the year.
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Recovery.gov IT staffers talk about agility, mobility
The Recovery Accountability and Transparency Board as a new and independent agency has emphasized agility, speed and mobility in its IT operations, staff members said.
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Encrypted VoIP available for federal teleworkers
Officescape gets a federal certification for its Telesecure VoIP product.
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VA adds tablet computers to massive technology buy
The purchase will mark the first large-scale procurement of tablets in the federal government.
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SSA needs better plan for online customer service, IG says
The Social Security Administration needs to get ready to deliver most of its customer service online, a report says.
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FBI releases new iPhone app for identifying missing children
Is there something missing from the FBI's new Child ID mobile app for missing children? Some parents and users think so.
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Could this legislation kill the Internet?
A bill designed to protect children from predators online contains provisions that could cripple online commerce while not protecting children from much of anything, John Breeden argues.
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Is data center consolidation worth the bother?
Some doubt that the government can close all its redundant data centers, but the Obama administration remains enthusiastic.
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Migration to cloud won't happen without leadership
To make cloud computing work, leaders must address cultural and process biases, write Sterling Phillips, CEO of GTSI and a member of TechAmerica's cloud commission.
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Verizon strike isn't likely to disrupt federal communications
But a prolonged walkout of more than 45,000 workers at a major contractor could affect the deployment of new services, consultants say.
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Smithsonian advances the art of the app
The Smithsonian has an unusual challenge in creating smart-phone apps.
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Are cool gadgets a go for government?
The Veterans Affairs Department and other agencies are trying to resolve the security and management issues that have inhibited the use of tablet PCs and smart phones in the workplace.
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