Modernization

GAO: Agencies need standard guide for measuring consolidation

The government risks overspending and missed deadlines without a clear measuring stick for data center consolidations, audit finds.

Modernization

A month into FedRAMP, GSA marks progress

A month into FedRAMP's launch, challenges have been overcome and progress has been made, one GSA official said.

Modernization

GSA considers cloud brokerage

As cloud computing continues to challenge traditional procurement processes, GSA is on the lookout for new ideas.

Modernization

GSA considers creating a cloud services brokerage

Key issues will be the broker’s neutrality and compliance with FedRAMP.

Modernization

IPv6 Roadmap reflects progress, frames future

The updated roadmap focuses on IPv6 as a continuity of operations issue for agencies that provide citizen services or work with external business partners.

Modernization

Spotty death reporting hampers SSA databases

Failure to report death information weakens e-Verify, IG finds.

Cybersecurity

Are FBI's Android data-sharing apps hacker-proof?

The bureau intends to tap GMU scientists for security tests involving cloud-based computing.

Digital Government

Privacy code of conduct initiative off to a messy start

Much of the day-long session was spent focusing on process and how to get to the work of actually drafting industry guidelines.

Digital Government

Technology is no longer open data’s biggest challenge

Managers must get on board with government data transparency, conference panelists say.

Modernization

DISA takes lead role in DOD cloud strategy

DOD's efforts to streamline and economize includes a move from duplicative silos to a more agile approach.

Modernization

7 challenges to 'cloud first'

Agencies are well on their way to the cloud but better planning is needed to fully realize the cloud-first policy.

Modernization

Will the digital strategy change management patterns?

To achieve the plan's goals, federal managers will need to give up some control over employees and information.

Modernization

State's cloud doesn't measure up to NIST standards, IG finds

Audit finds weaknesses that keep the State Department's cloud-computing efforts from meeting NIST's guidelines.