Modernization
Why legacy IT is a government time bomb
Antiquated computer systems based on legacy code are a problem for government not just because they are hard to secure, but because it is hard to find people to run them.
Digital Government
FBI wants justice data exchange help
The FBI needs help storing and disseminating the vast amount of data generated by the U.S. criminal justice system while improving the way data is shared at all levels of law enforcement.
Acquisition
Pacific trade deal could mean more work for federal CIOs
The Trans-Pacific Partnership trade agreement's provisions on government procurement would open new supplier markets to federal buyers, but will likely require more due diligence.
Modernization
How DISA is helping to connect FirstNet
The Pentagon's tech support agency has been helping a startup government effort build a nationwide broadband communications network for first responders.
Modernization
GSA mulls new cloud acquisition vehicle
The General Services Administration wants to home in on the needs of federal cloud customers as it considers replacing soon-to-expire blanket purchase agreements.
Cybersecurity
Hashing out standards for information sharing
DHS and industry officials meet to begin drafting ground rules for Information Sharing and Analysis Organizations.
Acquisition
As GSA's Acquisition Gateway grows, contractors could gain access
The General Services Administration's Acquisition Gateway just turned a year old and has 17 product categories to peruse -- but for now, only if you're a federal employee.
Cybersecurity
CSC, Netcracker fined for using uncleared coders in classified DISA work
Russian programmers worked on classified military communications code, according to a whistleblower complaint.
Digital Government
DOD official: Don't recklessly give away spectrum
Feds must be prepared for even more urgent commercial demands for precious wireless spectrum, according to a top Pentagon IT official.
Modernization
House panel hands out failing grades for FITARA implementation
Agencies aren't living up to expectations in key areas of IT acquisition reform legislation, according to a congressional report card.
Cybersecurity
VA says employment portal for veterans is secure
VA's online Veterans Employment Center is a showcase for the agency's agile development policies, officials say, but some are worried the site is luring cyber criminals.
People
CIO Baitman is bolting HHS
After a tenure that included a move to the cloud and the launch of HealthCare.gov, Health and Human Services Department CIO Frank Baitman is stepping down.
Digital Government
FAA drone task force moves ahead
The Federal Aviation Administration has named the government and civilian leaders of a task force in charge of coming up with a plan to register recreational drones by Christmas.
People
Former DOE CTO Tseronis joins Deep Water Point
Peter Tseronis, who left the Energy Department last month, is now working at a Washington-based consulting firm that connects investors and entrepreneurs with federal business opportunities.
Digital Government
Budget deal passes, but appropriations work remains
The president is prepared to sign a bill that will raise the debt ceiling and set funding levels through fiscal 2017, but agency appropriations are still needed by Dec. 11.
Modernization
Federal spectrum reallocation included in budget deal
A proposed two-year budget plan would use projected funds from federal spectrum auctions as a way to offset long-term spending.
People
GSA gets strategic
The humdrum General Services Administration is repositioning itself as a strategic partner for government agencies.
Modernization
$50B telecom contract set to kick off during presidential transition
The massive Enterprise Infrastructure Solutions contract is scheduled to start delivering services in January 2017, but the pending change of administration could lead to some hiccups.
People
Funding IT projects in an era of constrained budgets
With money tight, experts say CIOs need to be creative and collaborative to find funding for new IT projects.
Digital Government