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HUD tells its HR success story

Agency adopts a new systems strategy based on ‘buy it’ rather than ‘build it.'

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E-procurement pays its own way

Strategic sourcing and e-procurement transform purchasing in DeKalb County, Ga.

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OMB faces the metrics challenge

Infrastructure optimization could mean better IT performance and lower costs.

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Thrift Investment Board awards contract for form processing

Under the $16 million contract, SI International will provide business outsourcing services for the board’s Thrift Savings Plan.

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GSA awards Networx Universal

Sprint does not get a place on the long-awaited major network services contract.

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Conn., Va. residents to get emergency alerts by phone

The states have contracted with Reverse 911 to purchase its notification system.

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Section 508 update to build on existing standards

The Section 508 Refresh will further specify how federal agencies are expected to make IT accessible to people with disabilities.

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Colorado combines GIS, weather data

The state is implementing WeatherBug’s GIS Data Services in its Emergency Operations Center to enable emergency management workers to view weather data overlaid on geographic information.

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Big vendors give open source added clout

Familiar suppliers provide a higher comfort level for agencies.

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GSA seeks a catalyst role in its plans for an IPv6 program office

NIST will recommend a set of standards and specifications for the federal government to use when it buys IPv6 products.

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Cures for the compulsive gadget grabber

Unflinching focus on value and program needs helps rein in temptation to buy the latest and greatest toys.

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GSA tries sweetening telework with new federal regulations

The agency clarified security requirements for teleworkers and reduced agencies’ equipment burdens for off-site workers.

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Energy awards $14M contract for IT support

REDE, a small 8(a) company, will also provide telecom support for DOE's Oak Ridge, Tenn., division.

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USDA counts down to Networx

The Agriculture Department is prepared for the contract's award, which is expected at any time.

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Machine memories

A techie reminisces about bygone products.

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A prescription for preventing service outages

Configuration management databases can alert managers to dangerous interactions.

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Griffiths: A time for software as a service

The Defense Department could make a good business case for on-demand applications.

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Doan urges balancing rules and results

Lawmakers are busy offering legislative fixes for recent government contracting concerns.

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Training could be the missing leg of IPv6

Experts say few agencies are paying enough attention to the need for training.

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Agencies uncertain about move to Vista

Transportation, Army and possibly others put holds on Vista to await testing results.