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Safecom chief defends program
A GAO report criticizing the progress of wireless interoperability was released before many program accomplishments completed, David Boyd says.
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US-VISIT work starts with management
The first task order for the visitor tracking system calls for developing a program management structure.
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Accenture wins US-VISIT
The company will be the prime integrator for the visitor tracking system, DHS confirms.
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Citizens want to help fight terrorism
Justice Department and FBI officials urged the public last week to be vigilant as credible intelligence revealed al Qaeda is planning strikes in the United States this summer.
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When Irish eyes are sharing
Irish officials are allowing agencies to share information while ensuring that they retain their autonomy by using a central Web portal for citizen services.
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Working to boost interoperability
Federal and local public safety officials are praising the Homeland Security Department's initiative to launch an umbrella office that will coordinate interoperability efforts for all types of equipment and related training.
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Passing the hat is no help to e-gov
Funding intergovernmental initiatives tests the existing budget process
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Award raises headquarters questions
Controversy surrounding the award of the U.S. Visitor and Immigrant Status Indicator Technology (US-VISIT) program started before Homeland Security Department officials decided which company would win the contract.
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DOD reining in integration costs
Defense officials want the military to consult with a select group of firms before installing ERP applications.
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FCW Watch List: A check-in
In January, Federal Computer Week published the FCW Watch List, which included five programs that warranted special attention during the next 12 months.
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Military touts integration quintet
Accenture, BearingPoint, CSC, Deloitte and IBM won blanket purchase agreements for installing DOD's back-office software.
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Survey finds older IT employees
Federal IT employees are an aging group that may need a boost in certain skills, a new report says.
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NASA extends media archive deadline
But the space agency says there's been plenty of interest.
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DHS solicits state IT demos
DHS seeks proposals from states, territories and others for innovative information technology demonstration projects around the country.
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