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Senator stalls intelligence funding bill over surveillance concerns

Network World

senator has stalled an intelligence budget bill over concerns that it would expand surveillance while limiting oversight of it. Senator Ron Wyden, an Oregon Democrat, has placed a hold on the 2017 Intelligence Authorization Act , saying the bill would allow the FBI, without a court order, to demand U.S.

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NASA overspent $15 million on unused Oracle licenses as it failed to track usage

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Non-existence of a software asset management (EAM) program The space agency’s problem, according to the report, is the absence of a centralized software asset management practice and its current “ad-hoc” practices, which could expose NASA to operational, financial, and cybersecurity risks. In 2017, NASA had to pay $18.9

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Seattle school cuts a bold new STEM program, showing challenges of reimagining education

GeekWire

This spring, Seattle Public Schools announced that due to budget cuts, it can no longer afford the program. TAF Photo) TAF offers an equity-driven STEM program focused on critical thinking and project-based learning. “They have been understanding and are making every effort to work within our current budget constraints.

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Federal Cybersecurity Boondoggle: The Software Assurance Marketplace (SWAMP)

Network World

As part of this plan, the President called for $19 billion for cybersecurity as part of the 2017 fiscal year federal budget, a 35% increase over 2016 spending. I often cite DHS’s Einstein project as an example of this type of government cybersecurity waste.

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Tech News Roundup March 2

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Seattle lawmakers split over whether to buy out ‘insolvent’ bike-share program for $1.4M. Army seeks more cyber dollars in 2017 budget - FCW.com. After Concur co-founders join Accolade, healthcare company hiring 50 in Seattle. GeekWire Giveaway: Win one of the best Android tablets around. GovReady wins $1.1M

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Accelerate Sustainable Digital Transformation in the Oil & Gas Industry

CIO Business Intelligence

Upcycling programs can help enterprise businesses manage the financial and sustainability impacts of surplus equipment. Many companies have budget or purchasing policy constraints or do not need the latest top-performing equipment. This often means replacing assets with several years of useful life remaining.

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Gates Foundation gives millions to help persuade ultra-wealthy donors to give more of their billions

GeekWire

Bill and Melinda Gates at the University of Washington in 2017. In all, the Gates Foundation has given nearly $18 million to programs aimed at high- and ultra-high net worth individuals (UHNIs) in the last five years alone. In 2017, ultra-wealthy American families donated just 1.2% GeekWire Photo / Kevin Lisota).

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