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UK awards health network deal
British Telecom will get about $992 million to build a broadband network for the United Kingdom's National Health System.
People
U.S., Mexico expand border lanes
New border security measures include expansion of dedicated electronic commuter and commercial lanes.
People
E-gov faces obstacles, eh?
Many Canadian agencies still lack detailed plans for shifting their processes and services online, according to Ottawa's auditor general.
Digital Government
Tech infuses World Economic Forum
Gadgets and kiosks highlighted the agenda of partnership and connectivity.
Digital Government
IBM, Vastera team for trade management
IBM recently forged an alliance with Vastera to help streamline the flow of goods and information across borders
Digital Government
Bridge partners span many levels of government
The federal bridge is designed to connect more than just PKI islands within the federal government
People
NATO terminals link allies
Six allied capitals soon will have computers dedicated to military planning for coalition operations
Digital Government
Chinese cyberthreat increasing, experts say
More sophisticated cyberattacks emanating from China are possible in the near future, according to officials
People
Nations wary of e-democracy
Governments seem ambivalent about letting the public participate too directly in electronic governance
Digital Government
Ballmer sees XML revolution
Microsoft CEO says XML smoothes the move into e-government without massive system overhauls
People
DOD sets e-learning course
An e-learning partnership may someday extend e-learning all the way to the foxhole
People
Guard, U.K. make e-learning pact
National Guard announces first ever e-learning partnership laboratory with an international partner
Digital Government
IRS computers may aid Afghanistan
Treasury seeks funds to send used PCs to help the fledgling government track finances
Digital Government
State to count heads at embassies
Budget outlines project to account for agencies and federal workers at its overseas posts
People
IT in play at Olympics
A new State Department visa system screens coaches and athletes for terrorist connections
People
Information sharing goes global
The threat of terrorism has given new weight to a push to integrate justice and law enforcement information systems
Digital Government
State delivers better money management
The U.S. embassy in Peru is the first U.S. diplomatic post overseas to use a new Web-based financial management system developed for the State Department
People
UK readies privacy charter
Charter will tell citizens how their information is used when they interact with the government online
People