Ideas
Moving to the Cloud? You Need to Monitor Application Performance.
When a smartphone app doesn't work it's annoying. But when an agency app doesn't work, there can be consequences.
Modernization
DOD acquisition branch rethinks requirements, training
Assistant Secretary for Defense Acquisition Kevin Fahey said his office is planning on scrapping DOD 5000 acquisition requirements and starting from scratch with an eye to being more digital ready.
Modernization
White House CIO Needs Contractor to Help with App Development
The Office of the CIO put out a notice on a new five-year contract to assist with all sorts of application management needs.
People
Air Force's Kessel Run expands its ranks
In its first civilian-focused hiring event, the Air Force’s software factory Kessel Run looks to bring on about 30 new personnel.
Ideas
Understanding Today’s Mobile Software Supply Chain Risks
The reality is that supply chain risk is also a concern in the software frontier.
Ideas
Dispelling DevSecOps Myths and Maximizing the Potential
For starters, federal agencies don’t need to rush out and hire “super developers.”
Emerging Tech
Air Force Turns to GSA Pilot for DevOps Platform
The Air Force is using GSA’s Commercial Solutions Opening pilot program to speed through the acquisition process.
Ideas
Prioritizing for Migration to the Cloud
A thoughtful roadmap help, even when obstacles pop up.
Emerging Tech
The Hottest Tools in Coding This Year Included React and Python
Programming trends can offer insight into what businesses are investing in.
Cybersecurity
Why user buy-in is the key to blockchain success
An organization can't put a blockchain vision in motion unless employees understand and buy into the impact it will have on them, the entire organization and its business processes
Ideas
Bypassing Procurement Can Introduce Some Unwanted Visitors
Agencies need to make sure they vet open source code for vulnerabilities before they use it.
People
Can the AF's Kessel Run scale across the DOD?
Everyone wants a piece of the Air Force's agile software development program. Here's how the program could scale to the other services.
Modernization
TSA Wants Industry Input on Its Proposed Agile Contract Vehicle
The agency plans to tap the contracts for its modernization initiatives.
Cybersecurity
DOD extends and expands bug bounty program
The Department of Defense and the Digital Defense Services have awarded another set of contracts under its $34 million bug bounty program to cover sensitive hardware and physical assets.
Digital Government
Air Force wants to make 'Kessel Run' standard in tech acquisition
The Air Force's CTO Frank Konieczny said the service is considering a directive that every acquisition have a Kessel Run-like agile development component.
Ideas
How to Stop Technical Debt from Eating Your IT Budget
Before federal agencies can modernize, they need to figure out how to tackle the workarounds in old systems.
Digital Government
USAF's plans for agile, DevOps, cloud
Steven Wert, USAF's digital program executive officer, said the service is looking to pivot to agile development.
Acquisition
Air Force rolls out PEO Digital
The service is rebranding and changing its acquisition structure to reflect new statutory authorities and its agile approach to development.
Ideas
How to Overcome Technical Debt in IT Modernization Projects
The shortcuts you take to make deadline can come back to bite you later.
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