Modernization
Federal Courts want cloud-based training platform
The procurement arm of the Federal Court system wants to replace its aging learning management system.
Modernization
GSA launches RPA resource
The General Services Administration, an enthusiastic proponent of robotic processing, set up a collaborative community to help other agencies adopt bots.
Modernization
Zero-trust networks to build on EIS
The General Services Administration's next-generation telecommunications services contract will be a core component of the ZTN architectures emerging at federal agencies.
Modernization
GAO: Agencies could push harder on data center closing
Federal agencies are finding success with data center consolidation, but GAO finds some complications.
Digital Government
Advocacy group sues Education Department over blacklisted website
The advocacy group Public Citizen claims that the Education Department networks are blocking its website.
Cybersecurity
DHS chief Nielsen resigns
Kirstjen Nielsen, the first Homeland Security secretary with a background in cybersecurity, is being replaced on an acting basis by the Customs and Border Protection chief. Her last day is April 10.
Acquisition
EIS contract announcements brewing
At least three big federal agencies are set to announce contracts under GSA's next-generation telecommunications contract.
Cybersecurity
FBI needs better data on cyber crime victims
Data used by the FBI's Cyber Division to advise victims of cyber intrusions is unreliable, according to a Justice Department audit.
Cybersecurity
TSA pushes on 3D baggage scanning
The Transportation Security Administration is moving quickly on acquisition plans to put "game-changing" 3D baggage scanning systems in place.
Modernization
NTIA looks to boost lasting spectrum plan
The National Telecommunications and Information Administration is asking agencies for their 15-year plans when it comes to spectrum use.
Digital Government
Perry promises continued support for supercomputing
Budget cuts and the proposed elimination of ARPA-E do not alter the administration's commitment to advanced computing, Energy Secretary Perry told a congressional panel.
Modernization
Two more telecoms get the EIS go-ahead
GSA granted AT&T and Verizon authorities to operate under the agency's mammoth next-generation telecommunications contract.
Modernization
Watchdog dings Public Buildings Service for bumpy cloud shift
A move of federal lease broker data to a cloud service snarled contracts, according to an oversight report.
Acquisition
OMB sets goals for category management
The Office of Management and Budget tasked agencies with new policy for leveraging category management practices.
Digital Government
Tech officials huddle to implement new data laws
Agency tech officials meet with the Office of Management and Budget to decide how new data laws fit into their efforts under the President's Management Agenda.
Cybersecurity
With looming budget cuts, DHS S&T looks to CISA
The proposed White House budget once again includes steep cuts to the Science and Technology Directorate at DHS.
Modernization
EIS activity shows signs of picking up
With GSA authorizing the first carrier under its $50 billion Enterprise Infrastructure Solutions contract to provide service, and with others set to quickly follow, summer could be a busy time for federal telecom contracting.
Modernization
DOE cyber arm preps risk management tool
The tool coming from the Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response will quantify what cybersecurity spending delivers in terms of risk management.
People
GSA chief takes heat on FBI HQ plans
Now that they're in the majority, House Democrats are pressing for answers on why a planned move by the FBI to a suburban campus was derailed.
Digital Government
GSA to expand Centers of Excellence
A planned blanket purchase agreement will cover agencies looking to tap into GSA's modernization acceleration program.
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