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The White House nixed several outdated IT directives to federal agencies.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should start thinking now about making the business case for change, performance metrics and how to transition from outdated technologies to new platforms.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.