Digital Government
European Union to share open-source solutions
A consortium led by Unisys will build and manage an online repository for open-source software for EU administrators.
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EU to expand e-gov by 2010
Its plan will save billions of euros each year and improve the level of government services provided to its 25 member states, the union says.
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IBM to lead U.S., U.K. military technology consortium
The International Technology Alliance brings together 25 government, industry and academic partners from both sides of the Atlantic.
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Navy names IAP to manage air traffic in Southwest Asia
The U.S. Navy Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center's IDIQ award has a potential value of $61 million.
Cybersecurity
4 ways to look beyond classified data to combat terrorists
Authors urge greater use of open-source information.
People
Herley Industries wins two Pacific Rim contracts
The defense contractor will supply telemetry system upgrades and hardware to two Asian customers.
Modernization
Terrorists brandish tech sword, too
Five years after the 2001 terrorist attacks, law enforcement and terrorist groups bring new levels of sophistication to the ongoing game of digital cat and mouse.
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Combat Communications Squadron to move to Guam
Based in South Korea, the squadron is responsible for rapid mobile communications deployment for wartime contingencies or natural disasters in the entire Korea area of operations.
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SAP unit hires new VP
Rob Massey, former chief information officer for Clark County, Nev., will lead the company’s Global Public Services business unit.
Modernization
Advisory committee on accessibility named
It includes international, federal and private organizations.
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AT&T to manage Army network center in Kuwait
The Theater Network Operations and Security Center in Kuwait will serve as the Army’s link to the Global Information Grid.
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Survey: Budget pressures could lead to new business models
Government and industry leaders also said business and technology must be better integrated.
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Europe targets at-risk groups for 'e-Inclusion'
The program aims to help people gain Internet access and boost broadband coverage to 90 percent of the European Union's population.
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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.
Cybersecurity
DOD: China fielding cyberattack units
A new Pentagon report states China is stepping up its information warfare and computer network attack capabilities.
Modernization
Get ready for IPv6, industry leader says
IPv4 use will peak in 2010, Alex Lightman said.
Digital Government
Iraqi scientists get virtual access to research
Federal, private sector will help Iraqis build and take control of digital science library
Cybersecurity
Web extra: Campfire stories of SCADA insecurity
As government and industry start taking the cybersecurity of industrial control systems more seriously, shocking and funny stories are emerging.
Modernization
Customs agents are seizing record amounts of pirated IT hardware
But counterfeit technology is finding its way into government agencies.
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