Modernization
States team up for buying
At least eight states have signed on to a cooperative purchasing contract for public safety communications services and equipment.
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Costa Mesa tries RSS for news
The California city of Costa Mesa is using the XML-based Really Simple Syndication format to publish news items.
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Connecting the dots
The goal of the Homeland Security Information Network is to connect everyone involved in homeland security
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DHS expands net to states, urban areas
Homeland security network could forge stronger cross-government ties
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A peek inside
Cross-government collaboration doesn't stop with sharing business-case information.
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Utah puts bids on RSS
The state's Purchasing and General Services Division is one of the first purchasing agencies to use the XML-based Really Simple Syndication format.
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Feds to market electronic benefits payments
The government is preparing a multimillion-dollar campaign to persuade more citizens to accept electronic payments for benefits such as Social Security.
Modernization
Arizona capitol goes wireless
The capitol building in Phoenix now has an 802.11 network.
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More planned for Oregon wireless system
The public/private partnership building an eastern Oregon broadband wireless network may begin voice-over-IP service this summer.
Acquisition
New Hampshire solicits ERP proposals
A request for proposals was issued for a system to track back office functions for state agencies.
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DHS backs incident plan
The National Incident Management System establishes a framework to guide first responders from different jurisdictions working together on major disasters.
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Wisconsin uses Web for prison schedules
State officials say their online system for scheduling inmate transfers can cut costs by up to a third.
Digital Government
More work needed for biometrics
Officials say they still need standards and tests for biometric technology.
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Understanding could breed homeland security cooperation
So says a report from the National Academy of Public Administration.
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GAO sees electronic fingerprinting gains
Law enforcement agencies have increased the volume and timeliness of submissions to an FBI database, Congressional auditors found.
Modernization
Laws, other hurdles hinder telehealth
The Commerce Department says teleheath faces barriers to further adoption.
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