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Enterprise 2.0 and you
A view of the future of mass collaboration in government and business from the man who coined the term
Modernization
Science 2.0 evolves
Online work space and collaboration tools change how scientists work together
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DHS names first deputy undersecretary for management
Elaine Duke, formerly DHS' chief procurement officer, will take on the job.
People
Terrorist watch list problems continue to rankle lawmakers
Four years after its inception, the watch list database still contains numerous errors, is not fully consolidated and is not supported by a clear strategy for screening people.
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SBInet stumbles on its first steps
Software integration problems have held up the first segment of the multibillion-dollar program.
People
Software troubles delay SBInet progress
Border guards have not started using the network although lawmakers had expected it to be operational four months ago.
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Agencies standardize ways to deal with terrorist watch list concerns
By signing a memo of understanding the agencies agree to appoint a senior official to address concerns from individuals on the list.
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NARA to digitize Civil War-era documents
The Genealogical Society of Utah will help the agency digitize more than 1 million case files of approved pension applications filed by Union soldiers' widows.
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Magistrate recommends court order to preserve White House e-mail messages
A judge will decide whether to issue the order after weighing the recommendations and any objections from the government.
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Lawmakers seek more info on P2P security threats
A bipartisan group of 19 members of the House Oversight and Government Reform committee has asked FTC to better define the security risks associated with popular file-sharing technology.
Digital Government
Report predicts slower growth in IT spending
The IT budgets of civilian agencies will continue to rise during the next five years, while military IT spending remains relatively flat, according to a study by GEIA.
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Groups press White House on e-mail
The recent litigation highlights issues agencies face in electronic records management.
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Group files motion to preserve e-mail backup tapes
CREW says the Bush administration has illegally discarded 5 million e-mail messages, and it seeks a temporary restraining order to ensure the backups are kept.
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New wiki targets federal IT community
The GovITwiki aims to be a one-stop shop for questions about the often complex government IT arena.
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State issues new rules for Blackwater
Agency bolsters electronic surveillance of private security officers in Iraq.
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Confusion over fusion centers
Lawmakers want to clarify the centers’ responsibilities and future funding.
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State Department CIO to retire
James Van Derhoff's career at the department has spanned more than 30 years.
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Gab with government via GSA's new blog
GovGab.gov features informal exchanges from five federal managers.
Digital Government