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Telework culture lagging: survey
The federal government has a way to go if it is going to establish a culture favorable to telework, according to a new survey of federal managers.<@SM>
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Web extra: When thin isn’t in
Some IT shops still have trouble justifying a thin-client investment.
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Tool lets agencies show OMB the IT money
Electronic Capital Planning and Investment Control application integrates architecture, performance and security data.
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Secure Measures
SPECIAL REPORT: The Next Steps for Security | Agencies work to catch up to OMB mandates for protecting mobile data.
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Agencies feel botnets’ light footprint
SPECIAL REPORT: The Next Steps for Security | DHS pilot helps agencies monitor network intrusions.
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Section 508: Reconstruction in progress
Web technologies outpace accessibility law and require a major rewrite of 508 standards.
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5 reasons thin clients deserve a fresh look
Cost savings, security and technology advances make approach more viable.
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Pentagon to contractors: Meet DOD InfoSec standards
The Defense Department wants to amend the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement to address training requirements that apply to contractor personnel who perform information assurance functions.
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Commerce uses encryption to help steel notebooks
SPECIAL REPORT: Case study no. 1 | Departmentwide data security software aims for ease of use.
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DOD rolls out radio-over-IP net
The U.S. Central Command is using the RIPRnet, which links analog radios to a IP-based network, to support convoy operations in Iraq.
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GSA defends deal with Treasury
GSA will halve management fee, but only for some services.
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Cost of two factors adds up
SPECIAL REPORT: Case study no. 2 | Authentication steps could be difficult for existing equipment.
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Policy-makers weigh alternatives to GPS
The government must decide whether to shut down a ground-based navigation system operated by the Coast Guard or enhance it to serve as a backup for the critical Global Positioning System.
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Treasury, Illinois pilot federal-state tax payment system
The Treasury and Illinois Revenue departments are testing the ability of state business taxpayers to be able to pay their state withholding taxes at the same time as their federal taxes through a single system.
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Waxman to probe Doan's dealings
Rep. Henry Waxman has requested information from GSA administrator Lurita Doan as part of an investigation into allegations about her intervention in proceedings to consider the suspension or debarment of major IT contractors and other procurement irregularities.<@SM><@SM>
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GSA deal with Treasury not part of a trend
GSA believes that Treasury's situation is unique, and the price-break deal between the agencies won't lead to other agencies demanding discounts.
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GSA hopes to cuts costs, paperwork of schedules
The General Services Administrations is trying to decrease the time and burden for vendors to get on Federal Supply Schedules.
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