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

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

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

Pentagon IG: Timeline for New Electronic Health Records System ‘May be Unrealistic’

The timeline is shaky "because of the risks and potential delays involved in developing and testing the interfaces needed to interact with legacy systems," the IG said.