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Poetry, radio and Web 2.0 tools part of the battle in Afghanistan

New strategy is aimed at countering insurgents' threatening messages to win over the local population, says communications director for U.S. Forces.

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Administration seeks input on declassification

As part of the White House’s open government initiative, officials ask public to comment on declassification policies.

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Senators want to bar contracts to foreign companies selling IT to Iran

Firms that export sensitive technology to the country would not be allowed to bid on or renew U.S. contracts, unless they halt Iranian exports.

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Research site adds social networking

A quick-share tool added to WorldWideScience.org makes it easier to share results through social-networking Web sites.

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Display protocols critical in desktop virtualization battle

VMware and Citrix are taking different paths: Which company is likely to win?

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Microsoft: Legacy systems not a barrier to cloud computing

In a bid to remain a player in the burgeoning cloud market, the company is developing interoperable software that will exchange data among multiple systems.

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NASCIO joins open government effort

The state CIO organization will work with federal agencies to promote the development of data standards for state governments.

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Social media puts the squeeze on Army public affairs

Social media tools such as blogs are forcing Army officials to rethink how they share information, official says.

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FCS cancellation confirmed, Army modernization changes course

A memorandum issued June 23 confirms the recommendations made earlier this year by Defense Secretary Robert Gates to replace the single, giant Future Combat System with a number of smaller modernization efforts.

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HUD joins Recovery Act mapping effort

HUD officials will upload data to a Web mapping tool about how and where Recovery Act dollars are spent.

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Pentagon needs to take closer look at social networking, Gates says

The Defense Department wants to be linked in to the world, but must be wary of compromising operational security.

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Delays in a $2B Northrop contract have the Virginia Senate calling for a review

The huge outsourcing contract is missing its deadlines to transform Virginia's information technology infrastructure.

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Defense announces new modernization program in wake of FCS

Plan will incorporate network technologies developed for troubled weapons program.

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Dell introduces virtualization consulting services

Dell has expanded its virtualization technology portfolio to help organizations striving to make data centers and IT operations work more efficiently.

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New organization to address interoperability between social media, ID management

The Kantara Initiative will provide a venue for the identity management industry to cooperate in developing interoperable technologies that will better enable identity-based applications and other interactive online transactions.

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Stimulus law Web site in flux

An online dialogue to improve the Recovery.gov Web site functioned better than an RFI, according to the National Academy of Public Administration's analysis.

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Army allows social media — warily

Security risks keep sites under suspicion.

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HUD expands multilingual Web site

HUD site offers information about fair housing to people with limited English skills.

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Racing to Innovate

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