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FedSources: Partly sunny forecast for state, local tech spending
Factors that will tend to accelerate state and local IT spending in the next year to 18 months include state budget surpluses and population growth.
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Justice picks General Dynamics, Lockheed for wireless work
The two integrators, picked from a field of five, will compete to design the wireless network, which will serve 80,000 users in law enforcement.
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Only 150 accept GSA buyouts
Only 150 of the 395 buyout offers at GSA have been accepted so far, agency officials said.
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GTSI names VP of customer advocacy
Sandra Blaisdell, who spent 16 years with AT&T, will be responsible for identifying and resolving the service-related needs of GTSI customers.
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Accenture establishes public service institute
The group will bring together academics, officials and government service providers to discuss government policy and service delivery strategies.
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USPTO reveals updated Web filing system
New EFS-Web to cut down on 2 million weekly pages worth of paperwork.
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GSA details audit problems
Agency deputy IG identifies $900 million in miscalculated funds in GSA’s 2005 audit.
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Fortress America announces first deal
The special purpose acquisition corporation is purchasing VTC, which designs hardened data centers and other information technology-intensive facilities.
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Senate unanimously passes bill to scrutinize purchase card spending
The bill's sponsor said the waste can occur when the government does not understand its buying habits using purchase cards.
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DHS’ Holcomb to retire
Lee Holcomb, the Homeland Security Department’s chief technology officer, will retire at the end of June, according to a letter sent to the federal CIO Council.
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GAO: IRS lacks strong internal controls
The agency has made progress on some prior recommendations, but GAO adds to the list.
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Arinc wins $10 million Navy anti-mine contract
Engineering firm will support anti-mine sonar program.
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DRS Technologies names Sheehan to head Tactical Systems unit
Sheehan will manage the unit's strategic activities and operations.
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Doan lays out her goals as GSA administrator
New administrator acknowledges agency has problems but promises to fix them.
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Experts: Managers can impede telework, COOP
Managers’ misunderstandings and unwillingness to change are two of the main hindrances to implementing telework and continuity-of-operations plans.
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Spaceship work saves NASA Ames computing jobs
The Ames Research Center's role as information technology lead for the new spacecraft program will save many, if not all, IT jobs that were at risk last year.
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Kathleen Watson named DSS acting director
DOD attorney takes reins of organization tasked with processing security clearances.
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Input critiques financial management line of business
Guidance on conducting competitions is complex and unclear, analysts say.
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Emergency response portals ready for hurricane season
InsideNASA and NGA’s Virtual Earth can quickly shift into crisis mode when disaster strikes.
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