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'Human interoperability' helps allies
Reporting from Germany, site of Combined Endeavor 2000, FCW's Dan Verton files the first installment of his NATO field journal
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San Jose building permits online
The city is the first in California to use digital signatures since the state approved them earlier this year
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'Vending machines' make custom maps
Computer kiosks are being installed at USGS information offices that will enable customers to create 3D maps of any location in the United States
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NSA, NETg partner on e-learning
The firstever industry/government partnership is designed to develop technologybased training standards
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Colorado colleges offer new IT training
Officials hope a community college program will help people who want IT careers but can't afford traditional college courses
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NATO nerve center in transition
RheinMain Air Base and its information technology system will revert to Germany within five years
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Robot tests the water
USGS' roboticss system serves as an early warning system on watersupply hazards without exposing workers to dangerous chemicals
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Microsoft partnering to offer e-gov business apps
Microsoft Corp. and Carta Inc. will build, market and distribute e-government applications for cities, counties and states
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DOD software stretched too far?
A study on software problems plaguing major weapons systems could result in the Pentagon investing more money in computer research and development
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GSA holding online garage sales
Through electronic auctions, the General Services Administration hopes to unload used autos, office furniture and other surplus items
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Security draws extra millions
The Senate added $76.8 million to the fiscal 2001 Defense authorization bill to kickstart a new information security scholarship program and a security institute
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GSA to offer one-stop shop
The General Services Administration plans by October to make the Electronic Posting System the single point of entry for electronic grants applications and solicitations
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'Always faithful' at the office
Every organization needs a mission statement, a set of core values and alist of guiding principles that keep all of its component parts moving inthe same direction.
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Leadership R&D
National Science Foundation officials said that a national coordinating organization that helps it manage the multiagency Information Technology Research and Development Initiative serves as a model for managing future interagency projects and provides justification for its increased budget request.
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Senate beefs up high-tech readiness
The Senate Armed Services Committee last week called for funding increases in key hightech defense programs and took steps to fill gaps identified during the 78day air war in Kosovo.
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Internet kiosks reach rural, urban areas
A new partnership will distribute 3,500 kiosks offering Internet access and government information to areas that typically do not have access to technology
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'Health eVet' on horizon
Keeping track of medical records as you move from place to place can be a problem especially for veterans whose health care needs often are greater than those of the general population.
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USPS ups online services
The U.S. Postal Service, in yet another effort to find an Internet foothold, has increased its portfolio of online services by making it possible to send and receive certified email.
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