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DHS seeks single sign-on solution
The department's intention is to build an enterprisewide single sign-on service for its employees, contractors and partners.
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Report: Agencies saw net gain of contracting experts in 2005
A Federal Acquisition Institute report tracks trends among federal employees to help managers plan for the future.
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Another theft leaves VA data exposed
A computer was stolen from a contractor's office at the department, but few details have been revealed.
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VA releases details of missing computer
The department believes the records involved are limited to people who received treatment at medical centers in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh in the past four years.
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Intercepts
Data, data everywhere; Data, data nowhere; A billion here, a billon there; Wynne’s cyberspace pachinko machine; Digital conversion won’t work for Naval Historical Center; Megabucks for Guam.
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Guident names new senior director of business division
Ken Raffel will lead the integrator’s business intelligence practice, including management of the unit’s operational, sales and marketing components.
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Lockheed applies to ASU
Arizona State University will offer Lockheed Martin its border security research facilities as the defense contractor aims at the federal Secure Border Initiative contract vehicle.
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OPM updates telework guidelines
It provides detailed information covering everything from establishing an agency policy to stressing that safety requirements apply to teleworkers.
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DHS IG slams lack of IT systems for Katrina buys
The department does not have a system that can provide reliable information on procurement related to hurricane response efforts, a report states.
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Denett confirmed as OFPP administrator
Procurement experts say he has the acquisition community’s confidence.
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GPO picks Harris for e-information system
The contract is the first major milestone in GPO's effort to transform into an electronic information organization.
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SAIC buys Cornerstone
The veteran-owned small business provides professional services, e-learning and computer gaming to DOD and commercial clients.
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Senate OKs tech-training payment
The legislation calls for reimbursement of as much as 60 percent of tuition and fees for approved education programs that lead to employment in a high-tech industry.
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TSA awards $20M contract for info security
Knowledge Consulting Group will provide services to the Transportation Security Agency's IT Security Office, director of IT security and the Office of the CIO.
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Brubaker re-enters services market
The former deputy CIO of the Defense Department has started a company to help federal agencies get better returns on their existing investments in commercial technology.
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Survey: Feds planning well for retirement
More than half of federal employees said they expect to retire before the age of 62, according to a study by the Office of Personnel Management.
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Minnesota gives legislative publishing system a thumbs-up
PTC’s XML-based Arbortext publishing software to replace a decades-old, mainframe-based solution for creating and printing legislative documents.
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Treasury awards SunGard accouting contract
The Treasury Department awarded a $13 million contract to SunGard Investment Systems Inc. to provide investment accounting software and support services for the Office of Public Debt Accounting.
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