Modernization

DOD Awards Verizon Almost $1 Billion to Modernize its Networks

New communications equipment will soon be deployed at the Pentagon and beyond.

Modernization

TSA to Overhaul its Credentialing System with $199 Million Contract Award

The Transportation Security Administration partnered with Accenture to modernize its security reporting and credentialing systems.

Modernization

Officials Work to Create a More Empathetic Government

Recent customer experience policy changes are ushering in more human-centered agency practices.

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Grading the FITARA scorecard

Some stakeholders say that the Federal Information Technology Acquisition Reform Act scorecard has grown stale. Here's what might come next for the 14th edition of the congressional oversight tool.

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TMF announces two new awards

The U.S. Postal Regulatory Commission and the Selective Service System are in line for IT modernization funding boosts.

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IRS announces new office focusing on taxpayer experience

One of several lines of effort at the IRS to improve customer experience is digital services, which will include efforts ranging from digital signatures to expanded online payment options.

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Commerce Gives Over $277 million In Grants To Build Out Broadband

Millions were dispersed across 12 states and territories to develop stronger internet infrastructure, a key mission in the Biden administration agenda.

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Cost overruns and delays for OPM's trust fund modernization

OPM is working to modernize the legacy financial system that manages retirement, health benefits and life insurance programs, but it's behind schedule and over budget.

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Scarce Radio Frequency Spectrum Requires More Modern IT, Watchdog Finds

A new report documents the information technology upgrades that need to be addressed within federal agencies to support radio-frequency usage and sharing.

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IRS will pivot to GSA's Login.gov after this tax season

The tax agency is modifying its use of the ID.me identity proofing service for the current tax season, but plans to switch to the federal government's homegrown solution after the 2022 filing deadline.

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U.S. Biothreat Monitoring Improved But Needs Technological Upgrades

The improvements hinge on better data and enhanced technology, according to testimony given before the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. 

Digital Government

Upcoming Department of Energy Playbook Aims to Guide Innovation 'in Big Ways'

Energy CIO Anne Dunkin discussed the agency’s vision for a broadly-applicable modernization playbook to help federal organizations strategically upgrade outdated technology. 

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DOJ's 3-year roadmap to zero trust

A Department of Justice tech official laid out the agency's six-step plan to achieve a zero trust architecture within three years which largely mirrors a governmentwide strategy the White House released last month.

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Oracle’s Cloud Can Now Host Select Top Secret Defense Data

The company will make use of special regions to store the government’s data.

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New VA CIO talks digital transformation

Kurt DelBene told lawmakers on Wednesday how he plans to steer a department-wide digital transformation in his first public appearance since the Biden administration tapped him to serve as the VA's chief information officer.

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Cross-agency collaboration efforts are making progress

Deputy Federal CIO Maria Roat says that she hopes to see agencies participating in a collaboration pilot be able to share calendars and chat before her retirement in March.

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VA Leadership to Be ‘Very Transparent’ on Healthcare and Other IT Initiatives

Assistant secretary for Information and Technology Kurt DelBene discussed upcoming projections and goals within Veterans’ Affairs. 

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Legislation to Expand Federal Contracting Opportunities Reaches President’s Desk

The legislation aims to improve government contracting opportunities for small businesses but could have a major impact on governmentwide procurement.