Agencies request use of IT modernization funds
Nine agencies have asked to tap the first $100 million available via the Technology Modernization Fund, but winners haven't been picked yet.
Energy gives cyber research $25M boost
As part of its expansion into cybersecurity, the Department of Energy has created a $25 million fund to back sector-specific research.
Back office testing moves forward for EIS vendors
Most of the companies on GSA’s massive Enterprise Infrastructure Solutions contract are reporting progress on required back-office systems tests.
Contractors want more time for EIS transition
EIS contractors are growing concerned that time is growing short for agencies to transition from Networx to EIS.
Online buying needs help from Congress
Legislation is needed to raise the ceiling on micropurchases and bring more competition to online purchasing, officials say.
Proposed NAFTA changes could impact federal IT
Shifts in market access agreements could have in impact on government procurement, especially the ability of U.S. firms to compete for Canadian government work.
GSA starts effort for more online buying
GSA has begun meeting with industry as starts planning for an ecommerce portal to make it easier for feds to buy products online.
OMB names Zielinski as IT category manager
The Office of Management and Budget has named GSA FAS deputy assistant commissioner Bill Zielinski as federal IT category manager.
CenturyLink delays Level 3 acquisition
EIS contract winners CenturyLink and Level 3 pushed their acquisition plans back a month for a California utilities commission approval, but don't expect it to affect planning.
White House tech council sets vision for IT modernization
A new IT modernization plan from the Trump administration's American Technology Council looks to use commercial cloud and industry best practices to improve how the government uses technology.
Verizon steps up rivalry with AT&T, FirstNet
Verizon says it will carve a dedicated network out of its national 4G LTE network for first responders and create a direct challenge to AT&T and FirstNet.
Work to be done before EIS winners see task orders
Federal agencies and the 10 contract awardees still have work to do before taking advantage of GSA's next-generation telecommunications contract.
DHS contract goes to the dogs
The Department of Homeland Security taps PetPace LLC to outfit some of its hardest working officers with wearable health data that will track their vital signs.
Former contractor takes guilty plea in FBI corruption case
A former contractor who worked in the FBI’s IT division pleaded guilty to lying about financial transactions during a fraud investigation.
Court clears way for AT&T and FirstNet but challenges remain
A federal court has said that the government can move forward and award the $6.5 billion FirstNet contract to AT&T but its rival Rivada Networks sets its sights on state networks.
GAO study: Defense felt brunt of sequestration
Defense agency contract obligations for IT and telecom services dipped over the last five years under the Budget Control Act, even as civilian side obligations held steady.
CA settles software overcharge allegation for $45M
Software giant CA will pay the U.S. government $45 million to settle allegations that it overcharged the General Services Administration for software licenses.
DHS looks for tech to counter unwanted drones
DHS' Science and Technology directorate invites counter-drone technology companies to show off their capabilities, while military commanders warn about unauthorized drones near military bases.
Senate vote moves repeal of 'blacklisting' another step closer
The Senate has joined the House in passing a resolution to eliminate the so-called blacklisting rule for federal contractors. It is now ready for an expected signature by President Trump.
Will EIS spur IT modernization?
Some federal CIOs believe the move to a new $50 billion federal telecommunications contract should support transition to new IT services.
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