Modernization
EIS activity shows signs of picking up
With GSA authorizing the first carrier under its $50 billion Enterprise Infrastructure Solutions contract to provide service, and with others set to quickly follow, summer could be a busy time for federal telecom contracting.
Policy
Lawmakers Want to Protect Security Clearances from Politics
A bill introduced in the Senate would prevent federal leaders from revoking clearances as “retaliation for political activities.”
Modernization
Proposed Rule Would Force Health Care Providers to Share Records Electronically
For millions of Americans, accessing their health records is an onerous task. A new rule could change that.
Emerging Tech
Silicon Valley Mayor to Feds: ‘Get Out of the Way’ of Innovation
The federal government could do more to promote innovation at the state and local levels by doing less, according to San Jose’s mayor.
Cybersecurity
What DOD Plans To Do With $9.6 Billion in Cyber Funding
Defense Department cyber leaders explained the 2020 budget request and offered insight into how U.S. Cyber Command is using its new acquisition authority.
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Army pushes cyber to the battlefield
The Army will begin integrating cyber efforts on the battlefield and implement a new system to give program managers more control over funding.
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DOE cyber arm preps risk management tool
The tool coming from the Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response will quantify what cybersecurity spending delivers in terms of risk management.
Modernization
The FAA Rigorously Tested the Boeing 737’s Software
So how did a problem slip through?
Cybersecurity
2018 Midterm Elections Were ‘the Most Secure’ in U.S. History, DHS Cyber Chief Says
Government cybersecurity is also improving, CISA Director Chris Krebs said, but legacy IT is holding agencies back.
Digital Government
Miscategorized Tech Jobs May Hinder Agency Efforts to Fill Critical Vacancies
The Government Accountability Office found agencies assigned a non-IT code to more than 15,000 IT positions.
Modernization
Defense Digital Service turns to industry for background check help
As the Pentagon prepares to absorb background-checking responsibility, the Defense Digital Service is turning to industry for help.
Modernization
GSA Chief: Leadership Must Protect Workforce to Drive Innovation
Things can go wrong when employees are taking risks. That's where senior officials step up, GSA’s Emily Murphy said.
Modernization
More Agencies, New Focus Areas Coming to GSA’s Centers of Excellence This Year
Officials at the fore of the administration’s Centers of Excellence IT modernization program break down the major changes coming this year.
Modernization
Trump Budget Request Seeks $150 Million for Tech Modernization Fund
The president’s fiscal 2020 budget proposal asks for lots of IT spending in defense, border surveillance tech and the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Modernization
House Veterans Affairs is Having Trouble Hiring Tech Experts
The group’s struggle reflects the growing shortage of tech talent on Capitol Hill.
Modernization
Cyber forces, AI get a budget boost in 2020
The White House's 2020 budget request increases funds for military cyber forces and defense cyber workforce with carve outs for artificial intelligence investments.
Modernization
Budget proposal includes $150M for tech modernization fund
President Trump's $1.4 trillion budget proposal for 2020 boosts the central Technology Modernization Fund and gives agencies a push to launch their own working capital funds for IT.
Ideas
Why Federal IT Projects Fail (and How to Ensure Success)
As it turns out, projects are often derailed from the beginning.
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