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GPS committee to form

But despite reports, there are no plans to disable the Global Positioning System during national emergencies, officials said.

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Symantec and Veritas to merge

Symantec's security offerings will be paired with Veritas' storage management products.

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Three win Air Force computer deals

The service can now buy nonruggedized computers from iGov, NCS Information Systems and Westwood Computer.

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Treasury award protested

The telecom firm filed a protest against the Treasury Department's award to AT&T of a contract that could be worth up to $1 billion.

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Vendors push Wi-Fi intrusion detection

Cisco Systems, Full Mesh Networks secure wireless access points.

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TSA uses e-learning as part of its culture

TSA uses Plateau Systems' e-Learning suite to track employee records, reporting, course-planning resources and job qualifications.

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Davis urges more Networx changes

General Services Administration officials can expect continued pressure from Rep. Tom Davis (R-Va.), who wants more changes in the sweeping Networx telecommunications contract.

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State Department: Reach out and touch someone

Agency's new e-mail and archive project will replace aging cable system

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3Com to buy TippingPoint

Provider of intrusion-prevention systems will strengthen 3Com's secure, converged voice and data networking portfolio.

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Florida to build wireless system

The plan is to have all counties' public safety and first responder personnel connected to the statewide wireless communications system by the end of 2005.

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Rochester upgrades 311

The nonemergency police call center now has a Motorola enterprise management system.

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DHS agencies launch accounting system

A new back-office system has gone live for the Coast Guard, Transportation Security Administration and Federal Air Marshal Service.

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Congress passes E911 bill

The measure would create a national program office coordinating emergency 911 implementation.

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FAA app speeds disclosure filing

The Federal Aviation Administration has developed a software program that walks users through financial disclosure forms.

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Fujitsu debuts widescreen notebook

The LifeBook N6010 has a 17-inch screen and multimedia features.

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Education goes for performance

Department officials expect to ask for a network support services award to follow the current EDNet Technology Services contract.

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Networx may get Treasury network

Although AT&T won a $381 million deal to build a VPN for Treasury, the contract could move to the Networx vehicle, Rep. Tom Davis says.

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Davis eyes Networx changes

The chairman of the House Government Reform Committee wonders if Networx's minimum revenue guarantees are too low.

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Two tales of Web collaboration

ERoom and Groove offer different approaches but same results.

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New Jersey invests in security

Protego appliance detects, blocks cyberthreats across state network