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Unisys to revamp the FBI's DNA database
The new system is intended to expand the scalability and flexibility of the FBI database so it can meet the ballooning demand for DNA matching, nationally and internationally.
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Pointer system could speed Real ID info sharing
Given the May 2008 deadline, the best option is to adapt existing technology to help state DMVs share data, an advisory group decided.
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BearingPoint promotes Judy Ethell to CFO
A company announcement said she will retain her title of chief accounting officer.
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Real ID draft regs due by year's end
State officials say they are already working to comply with the federal mandate but are concerned about the May 2008 deadline.
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Watchdog barks about admission charge to FAR conference
An upcoming event regarding the Federal Acquisition Regulation and the Defense FAR Supplement should be free to the public, POGO says.
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Navy SALTS contract goes to SI
SI International will upgrade and manage the Navy's Standard Automated Logistics Tool Set (SALTS) program for secure electronic data interchange.
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Army reports big savings from enterprise buys
Service officials say they saved more than $20 million in a recent purchase of 31,000 desktop and 28,000 notebook PCs by standardizing requirements and coordinating bids.
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E-voting faces a test at the polls
NIST works on standards as debate continues over systems’ reliability.
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Report: Create single financial management statute
Federal financial management lacks a single source for guidance and many officials view its importance as minimal, according to a new NAPA report.
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IT, intranets would improve FOIA processes, attorney general says
In a review of agency plans to improve Freedom of Information Act operations, Alberto Gonzales found that many want to adopt IT for expediting requests.
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EU building info systems to help secure borders
The existing system is outdated and cannot meet the demands placed on it.
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Army: Iraqi militants can't crack tactical radios
Troops have been concerned due to news reports that Hezbollah forces in Lebanon had hacked into Israeli radios.
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USAID gives BearingPoint $69M contract for work in Jordan
Under the five-year contract, BearingPoint will set up a Sustainable Achievement of Business Expansion and Quality program for Jordan.
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Stratcom takes a page from Wikipedia
Using a Wikipedia-style approach, the program eliminates the chain of information by allowing collaboration regardless of rank or position.
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Access and the city: Portal helps New Yorkers find info
ACCESS NYC pulls together more than 20 city, state and federal benefit programs.
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Convera to help FirstGov find images
It has a product platform that makes sense of large amounts of information in multiple data formats, languages and meanings.
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GuideStar contributes technology to fed charity efforts
The firm, which specializes in researching nonprofit organizations, is offering free tools for federal employees to use as part of OPM's Combined Federal Campaign.
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