Modernization
Stop reinventing the mobility wheel
Rather than creating custom apps from scratch, agencies should take advantage of the opportunity to build on one another's valuable data and code.
Acquisition
What 18F aims to accomplish
Rather than skirting the federal procurement system, GSA's 18F is designed to address challenges head on, says Lena Trudeau.
Acquisition
From disruption to innovation: Bridging a growing cultural gap
If we want real innovation, we need to stop looking for ways to circumvent the federal acquisition system and work together to improve it, writes Stan Soloway.
People
How agencies can accelerate innovation
GSA's 18F and similar programs promise to jump-start innovation efforts at agencies, and here are five ways to ensure their success.
Modernization
GSA analysis shows data storage purchases increasing
Call center, data storage and network restoration services are among the fastest movers under GSA’s Networx contract vehicle.
People
Looking for the next class of leaders
FCW is accepting nominations for the 2014 Rising Star awards, and we need your help identifying the IT professionals in government and industry who are poised to take charge.
Modernization
The Internet of government things
U.S. CTO Todd Park and GSA Administrator Dan Tangherlini peg the Internet of things as a tool that could revolutionize the way government delivers services.
Modernization
FedRAMP deadline a soft one
Neither the GSA nor OMB is taking a hard stance on compliance with cloud-security guidelines, at least for the time being.
Modernization
Jennifer Kerber joins GSA
Former executive for TechAmerica Foundation and the Government Transformation Group will focus on the Federal Cloud Credential Exchange.
Digital Government
2 1/2 cheers for GSA, Donald Trump and the Old Post Office
Steve Kelman reflects on what the development deal says about procurement and politics.
Modernization
Dealing with the FedRAMP deadline
A day ahead of GSA's deadline for cloud service providers to be certified, both government and vendors say they have seen an evolution in attitudes and strategies.
People
McClure: 'Definitely, I'm not done yet'
Jokes and praise abound at the goodbye bash for GSA exec.
People
David McClure: Know when to shift gears
The outgoing leader of GSA's Office of Citizen Services and Innovative Technologies discusses the value of moving from government to industry and back.
Digital Government
Pointing to data-driven successes
The White House Energy Datapalooza highlighted what the Obama administration says are money-saving -- and planet-saving -- uses of big data.
Digital Government
GSA toots Data.gov’s horn
With 105,000 data sets provided by 227 federal entities, Data.gov has grown to include 4.5 million unique visitors.
Cybersecurity
Vendors getting mixed messages on cybersecurity
The sometimes-confusing guidance on acquisition and supply line protection rules is leaving some potential industry partners flummoxed.
Acquisition
GSA stands by for OASIS protests
An industry analyst said the agency virtually guaranteed protests by using written debriefings instead of face-to-face meetings with unsuccessful vendors.
People
Davie wins ACT-IAC's 2014 Franke Award
A 25-year federal employee, Mary Davie has spent her entire career pushing for better collaboration at the General Services Administration.
Acquisition