Modernization
Watchdog: IRS botched Linux migration
Poor IT governance has prevented the IRS from making progress on a long-term effort to migrate 141 legacy applications from proprietary vendor software to open-source Linux operating systems, according to an audit.
Digital Government
Agencies Increase FITARA Scores
Eleven agencies increased their grade and 13 remained the same.
Modernization
Oracle sues DOD over $10 billion cloud buy
After losing out in a Government Accountability Office bid protest, Oracle is taking its case against the Pentagon's proposed $10 billion, 10-year cloud infrastructure deal to federal court.
Modernization
Oracle Takes JEDI Case to Court
After a failed bid protest effort, Oracle has taken its issues with JEDI to the U.S. Court of Federal Claims.
Modernization
Technology Business Management Chair Tapped to Lead Government’s Tech Innovation Shop
Anil Cheriyan will take over as director of the Technology Transformation Service in January.
Modernization
Marine Cyber Command Is Getting In On Other Transaction Contracting
The Marine Corps Forces Cyberspace Command’s executive director said the command expects to sign its first OT contract in the coming days.
Cybersecurity
Senators Introduce Bill to Let Hackers Reports Bugs to DHS
Think of it as a standing bug bounty program.
Emerging Tech
DHS Invests in 2 Companies for Data Privacy Tools
The awards are part of the department’s Data Privacy portfolio that focuses on sensors, autonomous systems and other emerging tech.
Modernization
GSA extends EIS deadline to 2023
Agencies are getting up to three more years on existing telecom contracts before having to shift to the $50 billion Enterprise Infrastructure Solutions vehicle.
Modernization
DOD closes in on 100 percent Windows 10
The Defense Department is sending the message that it doesn't want to pay for expensive out-of-support operating system solutions.
Modernization
White House plans spring release of AI research strategy
The strategy will be an updated version of a plan first released under the Obama administration.
Modernization
Air Force to reboot JRSS migrations after connectivity problems
The Air Force hit pause on standing up and migrating to the Joint Regional Security Stacks after suffering connectivity problems but will reboot in 2019.
Modernization
FBI Issues Timeline for $5 Billion IT Contract Solicitation
The bureau’s ITSSS contract has gone through a lot of changes recently but officials expect to have the draft and final RFPs out early next year.
Digital Government
IG Shines Light On GSA’s Major Management Challenges
Recovering funds, retiring employees and making procurement efficient are just some of the hurdles the agency must clear.
Modernization
DEOS proposal expected to hit the street in February
The Defense Department's $8 billion office enterprise cloud solution is on a tight timeline amid skepticism about whether customers will go for the plan.
Modernization
IRS pilot program looks to jump-start IT innovation
The IRS is laying the groundwork for a series of pilot projects over the next year to flesh out its IT modernization priorities.
Modernization
DHS lays out research priorities
The Department of Homeland Security is looking to small business to innovate to improve capabilities in a range of technology areas.
Ideas
Bypassing Procurement Can Introduce Some Unwanted Visitors
Agencies need to make sure they vet open source code for vulnerabilities before they use it.
Digital Government
As Shutdown Looms, House Votes to Empower Federal CIO, Improve Agency Services
And lawmakers have some questions about Amazon’s facial recognition software.
Cybersecurity