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Google turns off tool for searching government sites
Google has stopped operating several specialized search tools, including the Google.com/UncleSam search engine of government-related Web sites.
Modernization
Cultural and code change needed to revamp FCC.gov website, VanRoekel says
Steven VanRoekel describes how he applied IT and management skills learned from the private sector to the remaking of the Federal Communications Commission's website.
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Are consolidation's savings a mirage?
Migrating software to a new data center could take a big bite out of consolidation's anticipated payback.
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Stimulus watchdog pushes unified coding system for governmentwide spending site
Recovery Board chief says a rigorous recipient reporting scheme will put agencies and their IGs on the same page.
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Feds prefer working at home over using telework centers, survey says
Most fed employees polled don't want to commute to telework centers, survey reports.
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NOAA moving e-mail to Google's cloud
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration plans to migrate 25,000 e-mail users to a cloud-based unified messaging service by the end of the year.
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Administration wants millions to expand payment ineligibility portal
The Obama Administration has asked Congress for $10 million to expand and enhance VerifyPayment.gov to avoid $50 billion in improper federal payments.
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Fed sites test new Internet technology
A 24-hour test flight of IPv6 demonstrated the Internet’s ability to handle traffic using the new protocols. The next challenge is to bring IPv6 to end users.
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Agencies cite progress six months after IT reform mandate
Reports tout data center closures and boast savings through moves to the cloud.
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Empowering the new problem solvers
With help from technological tools -- and a word or two of advice -- many more agency employees could make use of data for fulfilling oversight requirements, meeting customer needs and solving other agency problems.
Cybersecurity
New guidelines require agencies to document progress automating surveillance of cyber threats
Reports must describe computerized, continuous monitoring of unusual data transfers and other suspicious activities.
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FBI Sentinel a test for agile development
If the effort works, the federal IT community should think about how to make agile a more common approach in government, writes blogger Steve Kelman.
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TechStat helps federal CIOs with IT reform
Three federal CIOs have found TechStat vital to adhering to OMB's 25-point IT reform plan.
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Research company sees acceleration in federal innovation
The federal government has become more innovative in the past 24 months and looks likely to continue on that path, according to a new report.
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