IT Modernization
The Federal Aviation Administration wants to reduce its number of applications and make data more accessible across the agency using cloud technology.
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Sean Brune, chief program officer for IT modernization, said the Social Security Administration’s modernization efforts aim to update software’s programming language and improve systems already used by the public.
Creation of the Electronic Immigration System (ELIS) and visible upgrades to the trusted traveler’s program show DHS’ dedication to IT modernization.
Today’s technology innovation sounds like the perfect storm: millions of new mobile devices, a need for collaboration on sensitive documents, and an increased security concern.
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Protected: How DoD modernization can advance warfighter capabilities
Getting the right technology and data to the edge does — and must — drive DoD transformation initiatives, says Maximus’ Bryan Martz.
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Rethinking federal RFPs in the age of data and AI: Why energy efficiency must be part of the equation
Energy efficiency must become a core criterion in federal IT procurement alongside other key factors like cost, performance and security.
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Carnahan accomplished much of what she came to GSA to do
Robin Carnahan, the out-going GSA administrator, said the federal footprint shrunk by 11 million square feet and saved $2 billion in 2024 alone.
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What the tech industry wants from the Trump administration and Congress
The technology industry is calling on the incoming Trump administration and Congress to create the necessary tax and regulatory environment.
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IRS ‘prepared’ for 2025 filing season, but potential spending cuts loom for the agency
For the 2025 tax filing season, the IRS is expanding several modernization efforts. But potential budget cuts on the table could curtail those efforts.
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Five takeaways from GSA’s latest Section 508 assessment
Agencies are dedicating more time and staff to digital accessibility efforts, but acquisition is still a key hurdle when it comes to Section 508 compliance.
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The top five procurement themes for 2025
2025 will see continued focus on supply chain resiliency, often revolving around support for and investment in the domestic industrial base.
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OPM giving two big data platforms a much-needed facelift
Taka Ariga, the chief data officer at the Office of Personnel Management, said the agency is modernizing, better integrating the EHRI and FedScope databases.