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.