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Viisage, Siemens turn 2-D into 3-D

Their mapping technology could enhance facial recognition biometrics.

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GSA details process for SmartBuy waivers

An interagency advisory team will determine whether agencies get waivers to buy software outside the SmartBuy program.

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FTS changes Networx

Officials have made several significant changes to their plan for the sweeping telecommunications contract vehicle that will be awarded to vendors in 2006.

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Northrop to build pathogen database

NIAID will pay Northrop $16.9 million over five years.

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Wireless network rivals expand distribution, marketing

A pair of competitors selling IP-based, ad hoc peer-to-peer communications networks are widening their business partnerships.

Modernization

NRC licensing Web site revamped

Nuclear Regulatory Commission officials upgraded the Web site for sharing documents about the Yucca Mountain radioactive waste repository.

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Applications at their fingertips

DOD employees test fingerprint authentication system

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Data-protection terms

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Shrinking backup time

Disk-based backup redefines how agencies protect data from error and catastrophes

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Painless protection

Mirra provides scheduled backups of data for remote offices

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IBM previews aDesigner

IBM's software helps users with poor vision see Web pages.

Modernization

EPA set to roll out e-forms system

EPA employees can use ITM Associates Inc.'s PDF inFusion eForms to create e-forms that replicate the paper forms they are replacing.

Modernization

An iSCSI killer app

iSCSI provides a solid value proposition in backup and disaster recovery.

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DHS network to link to others

DHS may use a classified network to link state and local governments and federal civilian agencies.

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Room to roam

WiMax puts citywide wireless broadband in sight

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IBM accessibility: It's business, not charity

Officials push universal design to make technology more usable

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Windows SP2 rolls out

One of the most extensive free updates ever made to the Windows operating system will be available beginning this week.

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Choosing the right disk-based backup system

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Groove improves its virtual space

Groove Workspace, a peer-to-peer collaboration tool from Groove Networks Inc., has become something of a darling of the federal government, thanks largely to its extra-tight security.

Modernization

GSA renews Sprint relay contract

Sprint will continue to provide relay services for deaf or hearing-impaired federal employees.