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Former NYC official urges wider use of GIS

Alan Leidner tells InfraGard National Conference audience that geographic information systems can contribute to protecting critical infrastructure.

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AKO might not be model for DKO

The alternative to adapting AKO into DKO is to build a small portal, independent of AKO, and build capabilities around it, said Lt. Col. Skip Harborth, chief of future operations for AKO.

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Army seeks proposals for ITES-2H

ITES-2H is meant to provide the hardware to enable ITES-2S solutions, and vendors will be required to use ITES-2H products, said Kevin Carroll, program executive officer at the PEO-EIS.

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GSA updates travel regs as E-Travel deadline nears

The General Services Administration has refined existing federal travel regulations as the deadline for agencies to implement an E-Travel system draws near.<@SM>

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Professor nominated to head regulatory affairs office

Susan Dudley's appointment awaits Senate confirmation.

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Energy deputy CIO to retire

Gordon Errington is leaving the agency Sept. 30, ending 33 years of government service.

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Gateway withdraws ADMC-2 protest

Computer maker offers no explanation for pulling back its grievance after being excluded from the Army's $5 billion contract.

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NOAA CIO moves to Energy

Carl Staton, who will become deputy CIO at the Energy Department, said technical and career opportunities lured him away.

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Interior offers agencies HSPD-12 services

The services will be available separately or as part of an integrated solution.

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DISA boosts Encore value again

The agency has raised the ceiling on the IT services contract to $3.1 billion from $2.5 billion as task orders hit about $1.5 billion.

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AT&T wins $250M Hawaii network contract

This is the second time AT&T has won DOD's key inter-island network contract.

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Cartwright: Warfighters need to share information regardless of rank

The military must change a culture that discourages warfighters from sharing information without their officers’ approval, Gen. James Cartwright said at the Army’s LandWarNet Conference.

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Williams works to correct GSA's business

"Selected, targeted" early-outs and buyouts could be possible if business volume cannot make the agency financially viable, the Federal Acquisition Service commissioner said today.

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SBA names chief of staff

Joel Szabat will be a primary adviser to SBA Administrator Steven Preston.

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Ex-DOT secretary joins ICx Technologies board

The company's CEO praised Slater's commitment to intelligent transportation systems and responses to natural disasters while leading DOT.

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Air Force to reduce IT personnel

The smart use of technology allows for a leaner, smaller force

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Tessada to aid DHS agencies

Tessada and Associates is one of nine companies that will provide acquisition support services to the oft-criticized Homeland Security Department under a blanket purchase agreement that could be worth as much as $187 million.

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McDonald Bradley names first CTO

Mark Day, former CTO at the EPA, will be in charge of creating and implementing the company’s technical strategy for its business units to meet federal IT plans and policy.

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Congress wants to see the savings on e-gov

OMB memo urges federal agencies to measure costs.

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HSPD-12: DOD holds pole position

The Defense Department has a big jump on other agencies racing to meet the smart card deadline, but being first comes with a cost