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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.
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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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SSA's new data center vulnerable to hurricanes and tornadoes, consultant says
The Social Security Administration rejected a consultant's recommendation to build its new data center to a higher level of protection against strong winds.
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Issa rejects federal transparency bill
Rep. Darrell Issa says the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee won't consider a federal transparency bill.
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Private sector can learn from feds' telework implementation
For once, the federal government blazes a trail for the business sector via its implementation of agency telework programs.
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Army could ditch robots for mules
Pack-bearing robots aren't working out in tests, so the Army is considering a return to a proven older method.
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Texas surrenders to TSA pat-downs
A spat between TSA and Texas legislature has thrust airport pat-downs into the spotlight once again, with the debate pitting personal privacy against national security.
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Virtual options expand Memorial Day observances
Even if you're booked with other activities, you can honor the holiday by paying a virtual visit to some of the nation's memorials.
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A few things you might not know about Memorial Day
Don't overlook the proper way to honor the fallen.
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Budget cuts hit e-gov efforts hard
Thanks to a 75 percent cut in funding, the White House is killing some e-gov and Government 2.0 efforts, halting advances on others.
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