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Effective technology in government depends on executive buy-in, leaders say
Enterprise architecture shifts IT strategy from the computer room to the boardroom.
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CMS puts Medicare personal health data at your fingertips
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services rolls out a new download capability to grant 47 million Medicare patients online access to their medical records.
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Facebook rolls out new security measures
Other changes announced by Facebook include allowing users to sign off of their accounts remotely by checking their "Account Settings" to see if they are still logged on to another device.
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GSA debuts new Web 2.0 tools and hosting for federal agencies
The General Services Administration launches Citizen.Apps.gov, a new website to help federal agencies reach out to the public with free Web 2.0 tools.
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Energy Star rating can disguise data center inefficiency
Getting an EPA Energy Star label for your data center helps solve only half your energy-wasting problems.
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Both sides should win in public safety network battle
First responders could benefit from the innovation of commercial carriers in establishing a nationwide public safety network. Can we ensure they do not have to fight for access?
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10 iPhone apps for execs on the go; BlackBerry defectors speak; Even smart phones are moving to the cloud.
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6 methods for squashing info turf battles
Confused about how to achieve all that transparency and collaboration? Here are 6 options that can make your organization an open book.
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State Department supports boosting women's cell phone access in developing nations
Hillary Clinton and Cherie Blair launch an initiative to increase mobile access, which typically provide greater economic and social benefits.
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Bedbugs beware: EPA weaves web(site) on how to kill you
The Environmental Protection Agency has a new online search tool to find pesticides for killing bedbugs.
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Consolidate IT infrastructure, save $1 trillion, CEOs say
The Technology CEO Council claims the federal government can save $1 trillion in 10 years by streamlining supply chains, consolidating data centers, automating paper processes and applying anti-fraud analytic tools.
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Contracting market set to shrink in fiscal 2011
Analysts find agencies are trying to cut back in most areas, with the exception of cybersecurity, health IT and energy.
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VA considers dumb computers to save money, tighten security
Thin clients could cut PC maintenance costs in half, but IT managers should be prepared for stiff resistance from clinicians, who won't warm up to them, say private tech chiefs who have made the move.
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Web clearinghouse for student loans not needed, GAO says
The Education Department would face numerous problems if it tried to create an online clearinghouse for public and private student loan information, report says.
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Soundbytes: Texting, Cloud Data and Net Neutrality
A weekly roundup of comments from Nextgov.com. All comments are presented in their original, unedited form.
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Space agency is headed for new information security requirements
Bill would require NASA to provide progress reports on real-time computer monitoring systems; move comes amid effort to update policies governmentwide.
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Apps for Healthy Kids contest winners announced
Nutrition and fitness games using the Web and mobile devices won $60,000 in prizes today in first lady Michelle Obama's "Apps for Healthy Kids" competition.
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