Modernization
VA dinged by watchdog over project management woes
The multibillion electronic health records modernization project at the Department of Veterans Affairs needs to improve scheduling and coordination, according to a critical report from the agency's inspector general.
Cybersecurity
Coming ID order should focus on digital credentials, say trade groups
Standards for mobile driver's licenses top the wish list of groups looking to steer the direction of the administration’s action on combating identity theft and fraud.
People
Agency Spotlight: Department of Veterans Affairs
Kurt DelBene led Microsoft’s push to the cloud. Now as VA's chief information officer, he hopes to help deliver on digital transformation at the Department of Veterans Affairs.
People
A data strategy that benefits veterans
VA's Chief Data Officer Kshemendra Paul talks about the agency's "secret weapon."
Modernization
VA's latest EHR go-live: 'not flawless, but we're rolling'
Secretary Denis McDonough told House appropriators that the launch of the Department of Veterans Affairs new electronic health record system at a second site is meeting expectations.
Cybersecurity
New cyber bill calls for shadow IT assessment at VA
The bill tasks VA with obtaining an independent cybersecurity review of the agency's most critical systems.
Modernization
VA plans new health record deployments, despite critical watchdog reports
Two upcoming go-live dates for the Cerner health record at VA facilities in Washington and Ohio will proceed on schedule, the agency says.
Digital Government
VA's New Health Record Still Putting Patients at Risk
The transition to Cerner's electronic health records system at the Mann-Grandstaff VA Medical Center in Spokane is still being hindered on multiple fronts more than a year after go-live.
Modernization
VA's new health record still putting patients at risk
The transition to Cerner's electronic health records system at the Mann-Grandstaff VA Medical Center in Spokane is still being hindered on multiple fronts more than a year after go-live.
Cybersecurity
FCC seeks comments on internet traffic routing risks
The Border Gateway Protocol traffic routing system dates back to an era of high trust between networks on the internet but now poses risks.
Policy
Small tweaks to IT policies, funding in $1.5 trillion funding bill
There's no TMF boost in the omnibus funding bill passed by Congress, but there are multiple small moves supporting IT modernization at federal agencies.
Acquisition
GSA plans follow-on to e-commerce platform pilot
After 18 months of a pilot program, an acquisition platform first established by a few lines of legislation in a defense bill appears poised for growth.
Digital Government
GSA Plans Follow-on to E-commerce Platform Pilot
After 18 months of a pilot program, an acquisition platform first established by a few lines of legislation in a defense bill appears poised for growth.
Digital Government
Modernized IT dashboard set to launch mid-March
The legacy 2009 website containing schedule, spending and risk data for federal IT projects is offline while a modernized replacement is finalized.
Digital Government
CISA, FBI Warn on Cyber Threats Targeting Ukraine
"Wiper" malware aimed at Ukraine government and critical infrastructure systems could bleed over into the U.S., law enforcement warns.
Cybersecurity
CISA, FBI warn on cyber threats targeting Ukraine
"Wiper" malware aimed at Ukraine government and critical infrastructure systems could bleed over into the U.S., law enforcement warns.
Acquisition
FBI cancels agile BPA
The Criminal Justice Information Services division of the bureau is expected to conduct its own acquisition program for vendors specializing in agile development.
Digital Government
Vista modernization still a priority at VA, but funding is a question
Two instances of the homegrown electronic health record have been moved to the cloud as part of a pilot project, but it's not clear if funding or support exists for more cloud migration as VA transitions to a commercial electronic health record.
Digital Government
Lawmakers press for spectrum coordination after 5G squabble
A public interagency spectrum dispute last month has members of Congress looking to restore order to the federal spectrum management process.
Acquisition
GSA won't hang up on legacy telecom just yet
The agency is accounting for delays in the Enterprise Infrastructure Solutions transition by adding more time before requiring agencies to move off of current legacy services.
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