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RSS governmentStrengthening Senior Leadership in the U.S. Government
White Paper The goals of this paper are to identify structural and systemic aspects of the federal government's SES and other senior personnel systems that do not contribute to a diverse, mobile, performance/accountability-focused, and customer-oriented cadre... [24 Jun 2005]
U.S. Government Activities to Protect the Information Infrastructure
White Paper Government (and of some joint activities of government and industry) that involve the security of the evolving information infrastructure. This paper is a survey of recent activities of the legislative and executive branches of the U.S. [25 Feb 2004]
Government on Line (Gol): By, for and About Canadian Innovation
White Paper Much of the government's efforts and much of the publicity around online government focuses on better service for individual citizens and clients. This paper focuses on an equally vital role for online government in the lives of Canadians: as a... [20 May 2005]
Government gives IP advisory committee a make-over
News The government has re-vamped its IPAC committee, which looks at Intellectual Property (IP) issues, widening the focus on the impact of new technology. IPAC (Intellectual Property Advisory Committee) has been formed to offer ministers and civil... [02 Aug 2001]
Government change of heart over RIP - a pat on the back
Comment The government's shelving of plans to increase its and certain agencies' rights to snoop on all manner of private communications is a victory for right-minded citizens who have petitioned their MPs well (http://www.silicon.com/a54014 ). [19 Jun 2002]
Government to allocate £50m to cyber-crime unit
News The National Criminal Intelligence Service (NCIS) has announced that a National Computer Crime Unit will be a reality by April 2001, with funding in excess of £50m expected from the government. Currently NCIS says half the money from government... [10 Jul 2000]
Government Gateway to be done the Gates way
News The software giant will take the lead in the Government Gateway project after rival firm Compaq dropped out of negotiations with the Cabinet Office. Microsoft has been contracted to deliver a middleware system that will allow businesses and... [21 Nov 2000]
Government accused of ID cards cover-up
News The government has been attacked for refusing to publish information about the progress of its controversial ID cards project. The 'Gateway Review' process checks government projects at critical stages in their development with the aim of cutting... [24 Nov 2005]
Government rewards anti-ageist employers...
News Positive examples of both groups were singled out yesterday with awards from the UK government's Age Positive campaign, an effort of the Department for Work and Pensions. He emphasised that the campaign is about giving a chance to "those who want... [23 Jun 2004]
Government on 'snooping' code collision course
News A government code to force internet service providers to retain people's email and web browsing data as part of anti-terrorism legislation has come under renewed attack with ISPs threatening not to comply over cost and privacy concerns. [27 Oct 2003]
Devil's Advocate: Government and IT don't mix
Comment Government is always trying to squeeze big savings out of new IT systems. Problems at the government's Jobcentres have been in the news recently. Government and opposition outbid each other with claims they can cut the cost of bureaucracy. [16 Aug 2005]
Government hints at 'Snooping Bill' climb-down
News Opponents to the Regulation of Investigatory Powers (RIP) Bill joined forces last night for a final push, amidst the first signs of a government climb-down. Last night's meeting, hosted by the Internet Service Providers Association (ISPA), aimed to... [22 Jun 2000]
Government gets £40m intranet
News The government has splashed out £40m on a secure intranet for government departments and their suppliers. It serves over 140 local and central government departments containing 280,000 users. Karl Edwards, director of government strategy at Energis... [05 Feb 2004]
Government Takes New Tack to Secure Online Transactions
White Paper Several e-government pilots using SAML infrastructures for verifying users' identity credentials are already working. Establishing proof of identity to conduct business online today is a much different security challenge than it was in the mid-1990s. [01 Sep 2005]
Government Transformation Through Information Superiority
White Paper Government agencies that strive to collect, aggregate, and deliver the best possible information in the most seamless way possible are emerging as leaders in transforming government services and applications. [23 Aug 2005]
