Ideas
Paying Bills, Reducing Spam and Other Ways the World's Postal Services Are Disrupting Mail
Singapore, Denmark and South Africa are among the countries leading the way in digitizing post offices.
Digital Government
Per OMB, Agencies No Longer Have to Report on Y2K Plans
The White House nixed several outdated IT directives to federal agencies.
Digital Government
Lawmakers Blast DOD's Failing FITARA Score
Pentagon's F+ was the only outright failing grade among CFO Act agencies.
Digital Government
Agency FITARA Scorecard Grades Dip
Fifteen agencies held steady, four agencies improved and five fared worse compared to grades released in December 2016.
Digital Government
After Tough Audits, Library of Congress IT is on the Mend
One of the key parts to the turnaround was having the CIO report directly to her, Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden said.
Ideas
MGT Act Looks Promising But...
Agencies should start thinking now about making the business case for change, performance metrics and how to transition from outdated technologies to new platforms.
Digital Government
Office of American Innovation, OMB Seek 'Early Wins' for IT Modernization
The Jared Kushner-led innovation office meets regularly with Office of the Chief Information Officer on cyber and citizen matters.
Digital Government
GSA Reorganizes to Support White House Innovation Office
The agency's Technology Transformation Service will move under the Federal Acquisition Service.
Digital Government
Veterans Affairs to Adopt Same Commercial Health Records Platform as DOD
Secretary David Shulkin said there was a public interest exception in skipping a full and open competition.
Digital Government
GSA's Massive Telecom Contract Could Come Soon
Two of the agency's largest contracts may be awarded this year, with one as soon as this month.
Ideas
What the Future of Artificial Intelligence in Government Could Look Like
Cognitive technologies could free up hundreds of hours of government employees’ time.
Digital Government
The Bumps, Cuts and Zeros in Trump’s Tech Budget
Federal IT sees an overall boost in spending, but many research programs take a hit.
Emerging Tech
Government Needs Strategic Vision for Emerging Tech, Advisory Group Says
The Trump administration should tackle networking speed advances like the Obama administration did cloud, NSTAC draft report says.
Digital Government
DHS Lags on Some FITARA Benchmarks
In all three cases, DHS said it had achieved the milestone, but GAO’s review found otherwise.
Digital Government
House Passes IT Modernization Bill
The bill's fast movement highlights the bipartisan concern lawmakers share regarding the nation’s aging federal technology.
Digital Government
With Friendly CBO Score, IT Modernization Bill Hits House Floor Wednesday
The Modernizing Government Technology Act dodged the high price tag it received the first time around.
Cybersecurity
Trump Releases Long-Delayed Cyber Order
The order was delayed so security and modernization programs can work in tandem, an official said.
Digital Government
IT Modernization Bill Sails Through House Committee
“This eliminates the traditional ‘use it or lose it’ approach that has plagued IT for years,” Rep. Will Hurd said.
Digital Government
Trump Creates New Tech Council to Tackle Federal IT Modernization
A new order offers another sign that agency heads, not CIOs, will be responsible for federal systems.
Digital Government
Hurd to Introduce Revised IT Modernization Bill with White House Support
The Modernizing Government Technology Act, take two.
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