Digital Government

Optimizing the Data Center

This Nextgov ebook explores how agencies have tackled too many data centers and gotten more from the ones they have left.

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.

Modernization

Bill Would Mandate Mobile-Friendly Federal Websites

Federal agencies need to be able to reach Americans who only access the internet on their mobile devices, Rep. Robin Kelly said.

Cybersecurity

FCC Says Bogus Traffic Overwhelmed Website After John Oliver Segment

Multiple attacks slowed down the agency's commenting systems starting Sunday night, an FCC statement 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.

Modernization

FCC Captures Second CIO 100 Award

“We wanted to operate like internal venture capitalists,” FCC CIO David Bray 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

Pentagon’s Top Techie Needs Purchasing Power of Closest Allies, Former DOD CIO Says

The country's closest allies have CIO counterparts who can make small investments promising technology. Not so in the U.S.

Cybersecurity

Government’s Biggest Cyber Problem Will Be Contractors’ Big Opportunity, Report Says

If the government can't hire cyber talent, it will continue to seek outside support, a market analysis said.

Artificial Intelligence

What's Next in Federal Technology?

Download Nextgov's ebook on emerging tech trends impacting the federal government and how it delivers services to citizens.

Digital Government

HHS Data Gurus Are Saving Taxpayers Hundreds of Millions of Dollars

HHS data modelers are finding fraud in Medicare data and partnering with law enforcement agents to stop it.

Digital Government

Meet the Woman in Charge of Customer Service for Millions of Vets

Dr. Lynda Davis, VA's chief veteran experience officer, will continue working on Vets.gov and getting real-time feedback for veterans.

Digital Government

More Competition Key to Improving OASIS, GSA IG Says

The agency's inspector general had suggestions, not complaints, about the professional services contract.

Modernization

Step One in Optimizing Data Centers: Know What You Have

Going through 16 data centers, some of which reside outside the continental United States, is a challenging feat.

Digital Government

EPA Awards $58M Contract for Environmental Modeling

IT contractor CSRA will provide hardware and software to EPA’s existing high-performance computing system, among other things.