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Stimulus360 will help agencies track projects funded by economic stimulus

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updated 7:10 p.m. ET May 4, 2009

REDMOND, Wash. - Microsoft Corp. on Monday unveiled a software program that will help government agencies track projects funded by the economic stimulus program.

(Msnbc.com is a joint Microsoft - NBC Universal venture.)

Called Stimulus360, the software will help the public sector meet the requirements of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act as they receive and spend funding.

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The software uses graphical dashboards, maps and analytics. It includes legislative and regulatory links, report templates and a news feed for stimulus-related updates.

Stimulus360 can be deployed at the agency office itself, using its own hardware and networks, or it could be hosted elsewhere. It integrates with Microsoft Office.

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