Emerging Tech
Nextgov Event: Enjoy a Cocktail and Talk Emerging Tech
Our next meetup will highlight emerging technologies in play within the 17 agencies of the IC and on how nanotech and genetic research are affecting agriculture around the country.
Digital Government
The Decade’s Biggest IT Contract Is Out for Bid
"These next-gen Alliant vehicles have great potential to provide agencies with new IT offerings, expanded scope and flexible options while driving down costs for the American taxpayer," said Mary Davie, assistant commissioner for GSA’s Office of Integrated Technology Services.
Digital Government
Nextgov Event: FITARA and the Role of the CIO
Are CIOs really getting a seat at the table with other C-suite executives?
Digital Government
Do Federal Bosses Speak Data? They Should.
It may sound counterintuitive, but sometimes too much data can make decision-making more difficult.
Digital Government
Better Data Just Saved Taxpayers $900 Million in Medicare Fraud
HHS recently hired a chief data officer and has aggressive plans for a cadre of new data gurus.
Modernization
After Testing, 3 Companies Cleared to Store Sensitive Data in the Cloud
Amazon, CSRA and Microsoft all made the cut.
Modernization
In NASA’s Contracting Office, Skip the Buzzwords, Please
NASA prefers to focus on the requirements its mission owners need to fulfill their endeavors
Modernization
Will Amazon’s IC Marketplace Disrupt IT Acquisition?
The IC Marketplace is essentially a classified version of AWS’ public marketplace.
Digital Government
Nextgov Event: The State of Federal IT Contracting
Nextgov and Defense One will host Jeff Koses, GSA’s senior procurement executive – considered one of the leading drivers behind Alliant 2’s unique data-driven approach to contracting, among others.
Digital Government
Nextgov Event: Data, Analytics and a World of Possibilities
The June 23 event will feature officials with some of the best use cases and practices for using data to improve the business of government.
Digital Government
DOD Plans to Eliminate Common Access Cards
Halvorsen said the Pentagon will move to “true multifactor” authentication that would increase DOD’s agility and cut costs and the time to issue the cards themselves.
Digital Government
Federal CIO: IT Upgrade Fund is ‘Single Biggest Opportunity’ to Make Dent in Legacy IT
Over the next three years, more than $3 billion worth of federal IT investments will reach end-of-life, Tony Scott says.
Digital Government
Industry to DOD: There’s Innovation in the Beltway, Too
The West Coast outreach doesn’t sit well with some members of the Beltway’s defense contracting base who feel ignored.
Digital Government
Agencies to Industry: Let’s Chat
“If you are not having the right dialogue with industry, you are not going to bring in any significant innovation whatsoever,” one official says.
Digital Government
GAO: 18F Needs Better Plan to Recover Costs, Track Performance
Agencies that have hired 18F to provide products and services are generally satisfied with the team’s work, according to a new audit.
Emerging Tech
You May Soon Be Able to Check Your Snail Mail via Email
Called Informed Delivery, the service allows Postal Service customers in participating regions to receive emailed images of the front side of all mail pieces that will be delivered to the home that day.
Digital Government
Where is Customer Experience Working in Government? We’ll Show You.
On June 7, we’ll explore some of the best CX use cases in government.
Digital Government
EXCLUSIVE: 18F Tech Team Struggles to Cover its Costs, Draft Report Shows
Per its own projections, 18F is not expected to break even until at least fiscal 2018.
Digital Government
Nextgov Ebook: Customer Experience Roadmap
This ebook will discuss what leading agencies are doing to improve customer service and align customers with their missions.
Digital Government