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Health info network takes another step
After prototypes share data, HHS gets ready for the real thing.
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NIST prepares to hash out new standard
Invites public input in upgrading cryptographic algorithm.
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The evolving role of the CIO
As the job changes, some struggle to climb out of the server room into the boardroom.
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Lockheed completes purchase of Management Systems Designers
The acquisition will broaden Lockheed Martin's footprint into IT and scientific solutions for national security and civilian federal agencies.
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VA, DOD to use standards to share e-health record systems
Interoperability standards will let the departments accomplish collaboration between their separate e-health record systems.
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Verizon's Edgerton to retire
Susan Zeleniak will become head of the company's federal division.
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DISA picks Vion for 'on demand' storage buy
The $700 million storage buy is the second award in the agency's push toward a utility-based approach to technology services.
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In-Q-Tel signs agreement for MAID
Copan, a company that makes storage systems, is seeking to build a government business through its relationship with the CIA's venture capital firm.
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Verizon extends Texas fish and wildlife deal
Verizon will continue providing an automated system for processing hunting and fishing licenses.
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Vista emphasizes security over compatibility
Customer feedback showed that security was a greater issue than making sure applications run reliably on the operating system, Microsoft officials said.
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GSA to strictly enforce Networx fair opportunity requirements
However, agency contracting officers will have broad discretion in developing specific ordering processes for their agencies, a Networx Universal official said.
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GSA will test Networx vendors' systems immediately
As soon as the agency awards the Networx telecom contracts, it will help winning vendors begin testing their operation support systems and security measures.
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Bill provision would repeal GSA's new office
The General Services Administration’s move to combine its Office of Governmentwide Policy and Office of Congressional and Intergovernmental Affairs under a new office may be in jeopardy.<@SM>
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DISA awards $12.2B Encore II contract
The Defense Department named six vendors to support its transition to an infrastructure for global online collaboration.
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Networx orders to be managed online
The GSA Operations Support Systems will become available piece by piece in the next year.
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PDF format up for ISO stamp
The multiplatform format is widely used across government to digitize print documents and build electronic forms.<@SM>
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Bush order tightens IT environmental practices
An executive order Bush issued after his State of the Union address requires agencies to buy and use IT in an environmentally responsible manner.
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Congress' acquisition priorities include GSA oversight
Congressional staff members said their committees will examine how civilian and defense agencies conduct acquisitions.
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Google tailors Earth for DOD users
Google Earth Fusion allows federal agencies to manipulate and integrate their own geospatial imagery with the company’s software tools.
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