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FCC, Nextel come to terms

Nextel would move from the 800 MHz radio spectrum to the 1.9 GHz frequency range.

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Satellites connect Illinois health

Illinois is deploying a satellite-based alert and warning system to link hospitals and public health offices statewide.

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FCC moves Nextel spectrum

The controversial deal shifts Nextel out of the 800 MHz spectrum, which is used by public safety communications systems.

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HSIN starts five months early

The Homeland Security Information Network is operational, DHS officials say.

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GSA shares a free tool

Some business case tools are free. The Business Case Decision Tool, at <a href= "http://www.sis-gov.com">www.sis-gov.com</a>, is available online from GSA’s Share-in-Savings program.<@SM>

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The lowdown on business case software

<b>What is it?</b> Business case software helps agencies through the process of creating a convincing business case, employing templates and, in some programs, scorecards based on known criteria that help judge how the business case will be received.

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Leaving space

General Accounting Office auditors recently reviewed military satellite services.

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Spam blockers

Antispam appliances use layered filtering to stop spam, viruses.

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DHS IG details wireless weaknesses

The Homeland Security Department's wireless networks are vulnerable to hackers, says the DHS inspector general.

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Apple tries to bite into high-performance market

Army's use of G5 servers could open new doors for company.

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ProSight helps DHS get control of spending

When billions of dollars are at stake, relying on paper and pencil to justify how much money an agency needs from the federal coffers is risky.

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Reach out and communicate

DHS tests communications network pilot.

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DOD shifts satellite buys

DISA following through on satellite promise.

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He got green

Why is Education CFO <b>Jack Martin</b> smiling? He and his team earned the Office of Management and Budget's top grade for financial reporting. Their efforts mean the agency is on track to meet shortened deadlines to get their annual financial reports to OMB after the fiscal year ends. Here’s how Education does it.

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Special Report: Homeland defenders frustrated

All levels of government are pushing to share homeland security data, but many federal, state and local officials are struggling to work together, which has caused significant delays.

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How Treasury calculates the bottom line across agencies

The Treasury Department compiles its own financial statement and that of the Homeland Security Department, but it also assembles a consolidated financial statement for the entire federal government.

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EA made EZer

Enterprise architecture modeling is finally beginning to show some benefits for government agencies beyond mere compliance with the Clinger-Cohen Act.

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Choosing the right solution

Antispam choices include client software, server software, appliances and third-party services.

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Two may win WIN-T

Both General Dynamics and Lockheed Martin could win pieces of the Army's Warfighter Information Network-Tactical contract.

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FBI to phase in case file system

FBI CIO Zalmai Azmi has taken the reins of an IT operation that is restructuring one of the most ambitious systems procurements in the federal government: the Trilogy system’s Virtual Case File case management system.