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GSA weighs Section 803 changes
Panel recommendations would require civilian agencies to meet the same competition requirements that DOD organizations meet.
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Advisory group calls for standardized e-medical records
A federally chartered IT advisory group approved a recommendation on Aug. 1 to request that the federal government identify and prioritize by October the key data elements to be used in a medical electronic record available to first responders.
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New security requirements proposed for NASA acquisitions
NASA has issued a proposed amendment to existing acquisition rules for the space agency that would address increasing numbers of cyberthreats and facilitate compliance with the Federal Information Security Management Act.
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SAIC, Adobe in accord
Under the new marketing agreement, the two companies will jointly pursue new business opportunities in the government and commercial sectors.
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Telecom upgrade causes O'Hare delays
Two voice lines functioning on a new system called the FAA Telecommunications Infrastructure experienced intermittent connectivity.
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Army requires security hardware for all PCs
Coming mandate specifies that new computers contain a standard Trusted Platform Module.
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DOD report urges adoption of open technology
Sharing programming codes and standards with the open-source community could speed development and lower costs, the report states.
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Florida county to use CompuDyne system
Brevard County, Fla., will use computer-aided dispatch system to manage emergency calls.
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GAO: Agencies lag in IPv6 transition
Only 13 agencies have developed a plan to test for compatibility and interoperability with their current systems, GAO found.
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What ever happened to IPv5?
On the road to IPv6, everyone seems to have overlooked a mile marker.
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DOD arms soldiers, allies with information
Multilateral exercise puts Web-based document management to the test.
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IPv6 looms on the horizon
The Social Security Administration is ahead of the pack as agencies get ready for the transition
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Office 2007: Microsoft offers a work space for everyone
Next version of Office features new interface, content management and workgroup tools
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VA drops Peaches 3 plan for governmentwide vehicle
The Veterans Affairs Department has dropped plans for its next-generation departmentwide contract to purchase hardware and software and instead will use NASA’s Scientific and Engineering Workstation Procurement contract vehicle.
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L.A. taps Memex intell system
It will facilitate the management and sharing of intelligence information among federal, state and local law enforcement agencies.
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Wash. state extends camera contract
Under the $10 million extension, Digimarc will provide its Digimarc Camera Tower for secure identification.
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