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Google wins: Interior forbidden to award noncompetitive contract to Microsoft

Interior Department officials began considering awarding a contract to Microsoft too early in the contracting process, judge writes.

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FCC holds Internet apps contest

The Federal Communications Commission wants researchers and developers to come up with tools to help measure Internet openness and determine when a broadband provider is interfering with access.

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FedFlix federal video archive grows in popularity

The FedFlix online federal short film archive has won millions of views on YouTube, and now the Library of Congress is considering streaming films online as well.

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Army sees DISA as 'clear choice' for secure cloud IT services

In applying Obama-mandated 'cloud first' policy, Army aligns its data systems with direction pushed by Defense Information Systems Agency.

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Court orders Interior to halt plans for e-mail upgrade

Judge's decision supports Google's claim that agency's request for bids favored Microsoft.

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SSA has troubles with VOIP contract, IG says

The Social Security Administration's inspector general made six recommendations to fix initial problems with the SSA's voice-over-IP contract.

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Labor looks to contractor for more help with financial management

Industry sources familiar with Global Computer Enterprises' original contract suspect department might need the vendor's assistance to fix accounting flaws unrelated to the system.

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DISA poised to become Pentagon's top cloud computing supplier

Technology officer says agency can offer secure and backed-up cloud services globally.

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House floor could get gadget-happy

BlackBerrys, iPads and smartphones could soon be showing up on the floor of the House, under new rules introduced by House Republican leaders.

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The best and worst in federal IT, 2010 edition

Industry groups say the Obama administration has reached out for help solving the biggest technology challenges.

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McAfee: Coming cyber threats to target mobile devices, official secrets

Computer security firm's annual list stresses risks in society's move from desktops to handheld communications tools.

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SBA site offers interactive features

The Small Business Administration gives users of its new website the chance to get customized information on their business situation.

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VA doctors' foray into cloud causes potential breach

The Veterans Affairs Department is notifying 878 patients that their personal medical data might have been breached as a result of VA physicians using a Yahoo.com cloud calendar.

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Defense bill calls on Pentagon to evaluate commercial cloud computing

Congress wants department to assess companies' ability to provide secure Internet-based services.

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VA employees tap cloud apps on their own, posing security risk

Use of unauthorized services highlights department's need to keep up with computing advances, CIO says.

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FCC approves network neutrality regulations

FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski insisted the plan creates a "nonideological framework."

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Broadcasting board seeks text-message services

Technology would allow feds to circumvent repressive regimes to deliver critical information.