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Census Bureau to count on Sabre Systems for IT support
Sabre Systems will design, program, operate and maintain the Census Bureau’s computer infrastructure that supports its Master Address File/Topologically Integrated Geographic Encoding and Referencing system.<@SM><@SM><@SM>
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California consolidates technology offices
State officials expect the new Department of Technology Services to strengthen California’s government technology structure and improve efficiency.<@SM><@SM>
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Oregon awards Medicaid information system deal to EDS
Under the $73 million, seven-year-three-month contract, which includes three one-year options, EDS will build and maintain a new Medicaid system that will replace a 30-year-old legacy system.
Modernization
USDA shrinks incorrect food stamp payments via e-debit card
The Agriculture Department cut $1.4 billion in improper payments over five years from its Food Stamp program by implementing an electronic benefits card and aligning state and federal benefit criteria.
Modernization
USAID business systems deal awarded to four firms
Four companies won a five-year, $90 million contract from the U.S. Agency for International Development to provide business systems modernization and strategic management consulting services.
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Input: IT security spending to catch its breath
Input market analysts expect modest spending increases of 4 percent on average for the next five years.
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Census counts on handhelds to cut field data-gathering costs
The Census Bureau’s plan to use handheld computers during the 2010 census could save about $300 million alone on the cost of door-to-door counting, bureau officials say.
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OPM awards 50 contracts for e-training
Office of Personnel Management officials created the GoLearn program to offer federal employees a wide range of Web-based courses.
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IT reliability at stake during NASA launch
Silicon Graphics Inc. and Nortel PEC equipment are vital components of the Discovery shuttle's mission.
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GTSI adds outdoor wireless to contracts
LightPointe's products use beams of light to transmit data between buildings.
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Vendors await FAA telecom plan
Contractors say the FAA is delinquent in providing FTI transition plan.
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Pension insurer seeks financial management system
PBGC’s goal is to replace the current three core financial systems, which provide financial reporting and government and commercial accounting tasks, such as reconciling debits and credits.
Modernization
D.C. picks McDonald Bradley for verification services
The company will provide independent verification and validation services to Washington, D.C., which is deploying a new court case management system.
Modernization
Texas, Accenture ink $840 million outsourcing deal
Under the contract, Accenture will lead a group of companies that will deliver improved technology and business operations services in support of modernization of state social-services programs.
Modernization
Fox to leave GSA
Neal Fox, assistant commissioner of the Office of Commercial Acquisition at the General Services Administration, is leaving the agency.
Modernization
Marine Corps inks supply chain deal with Accenture
Accenture Ltd. will provide planning and analysis for the Marine Corps’ Global Combat Support System, part of a program designed to modernize the Corps’ logistics, supply chain planning, procurement and maintenance service capabilities.<@SM><@SM><@SM>
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OMB requires telecom preparedness
Emergency planning should become a factor in all new federal agency telecom procurements, according to an OMB memo.
Modernization
NIST pledges staff time for health IT
Agency will expand involvement in the electronic health records initiative as a partner of the Department of Health and Human Services.
Modernization