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DHS seeks ERP system quotes

A draft RFQ for DHS' EMERGE2 program will be issued any day now.

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E-voting requires risk management

But risk can never be completely neutralized, officials said.

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US-VISIT may help find overstays

Congressional auditors say the visitor tracking system could fix some problems in tracking visa overstays.

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Architecture helps ATF reorg

ATF's deputy CIO says her bureau finishes most of its IT projects on time and within budget.

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IRS cuts tech jobs

The tax agency's CIO expects to "free up" roughly 150 jobs at computing centers, and cut positions in other areas as well.

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DOD uses low-tech votes

The military will use the Postal Service's Express Mail overnight service to get paper ballots to and from personnel.

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Hart, Rudman call for urgency on national security

The former senators spoke at a conference on the state of homeland security.

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Defense releases IT reference models

The Defense Department plans to simplify information technology processes and investments.

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IAC re-elects Woods

Bob Woods of Topside Consulting won another term as chairman of the Industry Advisory Council's executive committee.

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E-gov services go unused

Feds have a long way to go to sell online services to the public, according to a survey for the E-Gov Institute's Government Solutions Forum.

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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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Better with age

PBGC taps maturing Web services for online filing application

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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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Bureau of Indian Affairs helps its customers

Getting a grip on 21st-century technology

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Feds score A-76 competitions

OMB report says that competitive sourcing saves taxpayers money

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Is e-government valuable to citizens?

OMB uses tools to measure e-government success

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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.