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Deja vu all over again: Predictive analytics look forward into the past

With predictive analytics software, past performance is supposed to foretell future results. The only catch is that we've been there before.

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FCC launches Reboot Web site for interaction

The Federal Communications Commission this week went live with a new Web site to stimulate public discussion.

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Need a Defense business service? 'There's an app for that'

The department plans to launch a Web-based storefront next month similar to Apple's App Store so users can download common programs such as messaging, storage and potentially its travel system.

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Critical Calls

Getting first responders on the same wavelength requires common standards.

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Web mashups put transparency to the test

Web mashups are expected to become a valuable tool for sharing and analyzing government data, but mashup creators say government could do more to make their data more accessible.

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Microsoft launches tech policy Web site

Microsoft today announced that it has launched a new Web site to engage the public in discussion about major technology policy issues including privacy, security, cloud computing and intellectual property rights.

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Ferriero takes on NARA's culture, modernization challenges

David Ferriero, the new U.S. archivist, will be under pressure to improve access to government information and security at the National Archives and Records Administration. A Q&A with staff writer Ben Bain.

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Google Wave could crush the competition

Google Wave has the potential to be a uniquely valuable piece of software that can connect any enterprise that uses Web browsers, writes Chris Bronk.

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White House seeks input on how to share government research

White House officials launched the final phase of a public forum designed to determine how to make data from federally funded research projects available to the public.

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Web application gives air travelers chance to rate airport security procedures

The Transportation Security Administration, which has not endorsed the real-time survey, has not responded to an offer to receive the polling results.

Cybersecurity

Government technology made huge leaps during past decade

The Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks spurred the development of information sharing, backup systems, consolidation, social networking and more attention on cybersecurity.

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Enterprise content management and the system-is-the-solution fallacy

When it comes to enterprise content management systems, many agencies buy technology before they have strategies in place, writes columnist Tim Sprehe.

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Federal appeals court upholds ban on Microsoft Word sales

Microsoft has been ordered to stop selling its Microsoft Word software starting Jan. 11.

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Report finds agencies are better aligning IT and business systems

The federal government is slightly ahead of the private sector in matching its computer systems to its mission, analysts conclude.

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Creaky Collaboration

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