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Pentagon official discusses move to new version of Internet
Old system is running out of addresses as more devices -- anything from ovens to aircraft -- become controllable remotely over the Internet.
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GSA chief to go on offensive at House hearing
Key GOP panel member says allegations against Lurita Doan will not stand up to scrutiny.
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Project to streamline patent reviews nearing launch
Communal approach will let the public submit existing inventions known as "prior art" and comment on their relevance to patent applications.
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Audit: Emergency communications project imperiled
Uncertain funding mechanisms and a poor governing structure are among the problems jeopardizing the effort to create a wireless network for first responders.
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Transportation orders hold on Microsoft upgrades
Department cites cost and compatibility issues in decision to hold off on updates.
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Study: Government outpaces private sector on telework
The big barrier in the private sector is the bottom line, analyst says.
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GSA chief says huge telecom contract to be awarded soon
Lurita Doan says announcement of multi-billion-dollar Networx award will come in "next few days."
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NASA to unveil tech contract with new name, fee structure
New contracts to launch within days; already low base fee will drop more, but will apply even to small orders.
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GSA moves to consolidate IT infrastructure
Changes could save the agency $15 million, but may make administrators’ jobs more complex.
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Auditors urge DHS to assess privacy risks in data-mining program
Project has the potential to misidentify people and mistakenly associate them with terrorism or other crimes.
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OMB sets security standards for Windows computers
Requirements are intended to reduce vulnerabilities and save time and money, but observers caution they aren’t a cure-all.
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GSA sees exodus of top officials
Departures of Senior Executive Service members higher than normal in first few months of 2007.
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DHS boosts power of chief information officer
Critics say the move is long overdue and doesn't go far enough.
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Homeland Security secretary highlights importance of technology
Work is almost complete on a common e-mail operation within the department.
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Senators seek federal transparency, 'reporter's shield'
Sponsor of bill to reform FOIA says the Bush administration has lax enforcement of the law, and a “near obsession” with secrecy.
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Lawmakers demand details on security grant program
Program aims to help municipalities buy and deploy communications equipment that can work across jurisdictions.
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HUD leads way in massive IT consolidation effort
Most of the department’s computer system infrastructure has been outsourced; costs have fallen 20 percent.
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House to vote on FOIA overhaul legislation
Bills reach the floor amidst a series of reports criticizing agency responses to public requests for information.
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Earmarks data now set to go online in phases
Initial installment will include aggregate data on the number and cost of earmarks down to the agency and account level.
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