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USPTO proposes pilot of Peer to Patent program
The Patent and Trademark Office has partnered with the New York Law School to adopt a program, which uses a volunteer peer review process to evaluate patents.
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UPDATED: Standard will identify 'green' computers
The Environmental Protection Agency announced a voluntary manufacturing standard this week that will help computer buyers select eco-friendly products.
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Collaboration gets DOD’s modernization on track
In just over a year, the Defense Department has made more progress on its business systems modernization project than it did in the past 10. <b>Paul Brinkley</b>, deputy undersecretary of Defense for business transformation, and his team in the Business Transformation Agency have been largely responsible for the turnaround.<@SM>
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Addeo to leave AT&T
May 31 will be the final day for the former federal division chief.
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AF puts its money on modernization
The Air Force expects to reach its modernization targets ahead of schedule. The goal is to go from an agencywide total of 1,700 separate systems and 19,000 applications to a better-integrated unit of 700 systems and 10,000 applications by 2012.
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Panasonic extends partner program
Panasonic had maintained an exclusive arrangement with GTSI in the federal market, but this month the company extended its partner program.
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UPDATED: White hats don Red Hat
U.S. Marshals’ move to Linux OS saves money, adds security
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Product improves info from UAVs
For example, Sarnoff's TerraSight helps synchronize feeds and metadata.
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Soldiers find alternatives to DOD’s Internet cafs
Self-run ISPs keep troops in Iraq connected to loved ones back home.
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IG tells FAA to rethink telecom program
Agency told to develop a new schedule and consider terminating the FTI program
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NetApp enters large-capacity storage market
The company unveiled a pair of enterprise-class Fibre Channel systems, one of which can handle 420 terabytes and the other 504 terabytes.
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Customs agents are seizing record amounts of pirated IT hardware
But counterfeit technology is finding its way into government agencies.
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Meet the new enterprise network
Next-generation network gear aims for a bigger slice of the processing pie
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Obstacles confront ATC modernization: GAO
The offices responsible for overseeing the modernization of the U.S. air traffic control system face several obstacles, including transforming the Federal Aviation Administration’s culture.<@SM><@SM><@SM>
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Budget cuts could slow IRS modernization
The IRS may take longer and have to pay more over the long term to modernize its business systems because the administration dramatically reduced funding for the program in its proposed fiscal 2007 budget. The Government Accountability Office and the IRS Oversight Board told lawmakers that IRS Business Systems Modernization should receive more funding to accelerate its progress.
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Rule banning brand-name specs gets teeth
A year ago, the administration warned agencies against using brand names in contract solicitations. The Office of Management and Budget recently released a memorandum that adds some muscle to the regulation. While the existing guidance has the force of law, OMB also has started a rule-making process for the Federal Acquisition Regulation.
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IRS struggles to take next step in E-filing
The height of tax season may be past, but the IRS is still feeling the pinch, as the agency tries to expand its electronic filing and free tax services. With Congress hot on the case, IRS officials are acutely aware that the pressure is on to make tax services more accessible.
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Sun's McNealy to focus on e-government
Dressed in a hockey jersey and shooting pucks into the audience, Sun Microsystems chairman Scott McNealy said the biggest federal business opportunity is e-government.
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