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Customs modernization reaches CMM milestone
The Automated Commercial Environment received a Level 2 designation under the Capability Maturity Model for Software system developed by Carnegie Mellon's Software Engineering Institute.
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Davis peers at DHS acquisitions
The chairman of the House Government Reform Committee asked for data about Homeland Security's plans for an acquisition organization.
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Baker to leave CACI
Roger Baker, a former Commerce CIO, plans to leave his current job as executive vice president at CACI International.
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Ensuring liability protection
DHS works to implement law designed to encourage new technologies
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DHS schedules session for enterprise software vendors
The Homeland Security Department plans to hold an industry day to explain its goals for back office systems.
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Customs to expand foreign port screening
Within a year, 47 major ports outside the United States will inspect U.S.-bound cargo before it ships out.
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Shippers must follow rules
That's what DHS' undersecretary for Border and Transportation Security says.
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Feds rely on shipper self-policing
The U.S. government hasn't decided what cargo standards to use ? if any ? for smart containers.
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DHS consultants draw scrutiny from Senate Democrats
In a letter to Tom Ridge, four Democratic senators demanded answers about what the outsourcing consultants are doing and how much they are paid.
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TSA's Loy to fill DHS post
James M. Loy tapped as deputy secretary, replacing Gordon England who recently returned to the Navy.
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DHS wants wireless tech for responders
The Homeland Security Department's Safecom program says it's looking for interoperable wireless communications ideas for public safety officers.
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DHS seeks multipurpose technology
Homeland Security CIO Steve Cooper said his agency must fund technology that fights not only terrorism, but also other emergencies.
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CSC lands $88 million contract
The Immigration and Customs Enforcement Bureau hired the company for system maintenance and operations support.
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Customs CIO to retire
Charles Armstrong, who runs Customs modernization program, will be acting CIO
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Customs IT chief to retire
Woody Hall will step down in November and Charles Armstrong will become U.S. Customs and Border Protection's acting assistant commissioner for information and technology.
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Diaz tabbed as CIO for research unit
The Homeland Security Department has named Deborah Diaz as the new chief information officer for its research arm, the Science and Technology Directorate.
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DHS to talk about antimissile tech
The Homeland Security Department will hold a briefing day Oct. 15 to tell vendors what technologies are needed for antimissile devices on commercial aircraft.
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