Modernization
Congress Calls Coast Guard's Health Records System A 'Five-Year Epic Failure'
The modernization project went over budget and didn't yield any reusable software or equipment.
Modernization
Why DHS is changing the way agencies connect to the internet
A forthcoming revamp of the government's Trusted Internet Connection policy will facilitate cloud adoption and align with the White House IT modernization plan.
Modernization
There's no MOS for cloud
The Department of Defense's road to cloud has been bumpy, exposing weak points in skillsets and education that the services are quickly trying to rectify.
Policy
FCC, Telecom Industry Slam Idea of Government-Built 5G Network
Despite the proposal’s claim of national security concerns, experts—including the administration’s picks on the FCC—came out aggressively against the idea.
Digital Government
Trump Nominates Federal CIO
The president announced his choice to lead IT policy for the entire federal government.
Modernization
Regulating, securing IoT market remains a work in progress
From securing personal data to stopping botnets, there's a global race to regulate smart devices. How to do so remains elusive.
Modernization
Security clearance process deemed 'high-risk' by GAO
The Government Accountability Office has added the governmentwide security clearance process to its list of government programs most in need of reform.
Digital Government
AT&T Captures Classified NSA Tech Contract
After a bid protest, AT&T can now move forward on work it will carry out under NSA’s classified Groundbreaker contract, worth billions.
Ideas
Federal Modernization Requires Focus on Technology, Budgets and People
Here are tips for agencies looking to speed up their plans.
Modernization
Optimization Is Next Step For Defense Department’s Health Records Platform
The Defense Department and the contractors building its $4.3 billion health records platform say they’re on schedule
Digital Government
Trump Year Two Starts with Major Tech and Cyber Vacancies
Roughly one-quarter of agency CIOs and one-third of CISOs are serving on an acting basis one year into the Trump administration.
Modernization
Vendors Can Still Weigh in GAO’s 5-Year Tech Contract
The oversight office extended the deadline for industry to give advice on its coming modernization contract.
Modernization
AT&T, FirstNet cast doubt on rival's participation
AT&T and some public safety officials say Verizon's public safety network services claims aren't accurate.
Modernization
Is 2018 the Year Congress Finally Passes 'Dig Once' Broadband Legislation?
Advocates worry the allure of Trump’s elusive infrastructure package is stalling improved Internet access, particularly in rural America.
Ideas
How APIs Can Reshape the Defense Department Enterprise
By leveraging APIs, Defense stands to realize substantial increases in productivity and reductions in costs.
Digital Government
Beltway Hosts 3 Amazon HQ2 Finalists
Amazon narrows the 238 proposals it received to build its next headquarters to 20 finalists.
Modernization
HHS looks to infrastructure, shared services for modernization
The Department of Health and Human Services is looking to expand its use of shared services, revamp its IT infrastructure and incorporate artificial intelligence as part of its modernization plan.
Modernization
Defense Department Halts Electronic Health Records Rollout
During an eight-week pause, the department will assess the program's successes and failures so far.
Modernization