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LightSquared plans to quadruple power of its network
Company omitted plans in letter to Defense and Commerce departments complaining about test leak.
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Ten technology trends shaping the future of federal work
From cloud computing to green IT, here's an overview of the technology trends that will shape the way federal work gets done for years to come.
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Telework: One Year Later
Some agencies already are making notable progress implementing the 2010 Telework Enhancement Act.
Defense
DHS details contract for second try at Southwest virtual fence
Vendors' offerings must include equipment able to withstand climate extremes.
Defense
Army-Navy game rivalry plays out on Facebook, Twitter
The two services use football game-oriented social media to promote their key roles and missions.
Tech
If you think you'll save money with cloud computing, think again
More than half the organizations surveyed say they saw little or no financial gain after their transition, but most reported other benefits.
Tech
Verizon becomes first firm to offer certified online ID protection
Feds approve telecom giant to offer digital identity security for federal personnel and visitors to dot-gov websites.
Tech
The Best Laid Plans
Agencies are developing strategies to boost the cybersecurity workforce, but challenges remain.
Defense
Clinton moves to inject new urgency into bioweapon concerns at Geneva event
The Secretary of State's appearance will draw welcome attention to efforts to counter biological threats, observers say.
Tech
It's waste vs. cost in the transparency debate
Technical fixes that automate some aspects of financial reporting could lower the compliance burden, officials said.
Defense
Bill to expedite airport security for service members passes in House
Easing travel for military personnel and families is a rare point of agreement in the usually divided chamber.
Tech
Hackers target U.N., World Bank personnel
New group identifies with Occupy Wall Street movement and threatens to take on financial sector.
Tech
We the People draws a curious crowd
Legalization of marijuana and animal cruelty top petitioners' concerns; the economy and national security, not so much.
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Certified Payoffs
Obtaining IT certifications can boost your paycheck, career and bottom line, survey finds.
Tech
GAO outlines IT best practices for federal agencies
Guidance developed from interviews with IT staff on seven major projects identified as models of good management.
Tech
Telework Disconnect
Managers trust their employees to work remotely, but in many cases it still isn't happening.
Tech
E-waste and telework are part of effort to reduce the government’s environmental footprint
Federal offices shed 10,000 computers a week on average, GSA chief Martha Johnson says.
Tech
Most federal IT funding expected to escape super committee's knife
Industry leaders say the need to upgrade and secure networks will not diminish, and may even accelerate.
Defense
Android is expected to soon win approval for use on military networks
Certification for unclassified Defense networks is predicted by year's end, for Secret networks by April 2012.
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