Acquisition

GAO dismisses final CIO-SP4 protests

Awards will be announced by Nov. 1, and the ordering period of CIO-SP3 and CIO-SP3 small business will be extended.

Modernization

GAO dismisses final CIO-SP4 protests

Awards will be announced by Nov. 1, and the ordering period of CIO-SP3 and CIO-SP3 small business will be extended.

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.