IT Modernization
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The Army wants industry to help it change the way it structures its data. A newly-released request for information is a key first step in building a federated, decentralized model the Army calls the Unified Data Reference Architecture.
November 11, 2022 -
From machine-centered to human-centered: Adopting an empathy-first approach to digital modernizationAs technological capabilities evolve, so does the potential for user-friendliness. Across industries, companies that experiment with human-centric design have benefited from creating more effective products and solutions that serve the needs of users.
November 10, 2022 -
The National Finance Center just implemented a multifactor authentication system for agencies to access employee payroll data, and more cybersecurity updates are still ahead.
November 09, 2022 -
Federal workers increasingly have access to sophisticated artificial intelligence and machine learning software. First they have to get past reluctance to adaptation.
November 09, 2022 -
Agencies are also considering new FOIA tools that leverage automation and machine learning, while a "FOIA wizard" is in the works.
November 08, 2022 -
Digital services and modernization are pillars of the Biden administration's management agenda. These efforts don't just matter to federal agencies, though, business is thoroughly behind efforts to streamline government services.
November 08, 2022 -
An industry group says shared SCIFs could help intelligence agencies retain employees and give small businesses a chance to compete for classified contracts.
November 04, 2022 -
The General Services Administration is surging resources to fix the problems with the Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) transition to the new validation service, but companies and lawmakers remain frustrated.
November 01, 2022 -
In today's Federal Newscast: The National Archives continues its effort digitizing hundreds of millions of pages for the public. The VA improves its information on job vacancies. And the AbilityOne program scores a cool $2 million from the Technology Modernization Fund.
November 01, 2022 -
Certain migrants to the United States are allowed to stay pending immigration court proceedings. That means Homeland Security must keep track of their family status and where they end up. This process needs a technology update.
October 31, 2022 -
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin gave a new task to the Defense Innovation Board to establish a national defense science and technology strategy.
October 31, 2022 -
The Information Technology and Innovation Foundation ITIF, has analyzed federal customer service and found one thing the government needs to strengthen is how it measures digital services effectiveness.
October 27, 2022 -
The new system is expected to roll out with 99 deployments at 123 sites worldwide over the next three years.
October 26, 2022 -
The Veterans Health Administration will hold a national onboarding surge event in November to get candidates who have already accepted job offers to start work sooner.
October 19, 2022 -
Sen. Bob Casey (D-Pa.), chairman of the Special Committee on Aging, is leading the charge to bring some sunlight onto agency 508 efforts after accountability from Congress, agencies has dropped over the last decade.
October 18, 2022