Rental cars could be potential data risk
The Federal Trade Commission recently wrote in a blog entry that connecting smartphones to rental car with onboard media players can be a risky move.
GAO finds Performance.gov needs improvement
Agencies are not meeting Performance.gov requirements and have not established a long-term plan to improve the website, according to FCW.
Senator puts private-public info sharing at center of cyber debate
For cybersecurity policies to move forward and be effective the confidence in public-private info sharing needs to increase, U.S. Sen. Ben Cardin says.
NTIA looks for guidance for IoT IPv6 needs
The National Telecommunications and Information Administration wants to know how to handle Internet-of-Things-enabled devices under the IPv6 routing protocol.
GCN announces first category finalists for 2016 Dig IT Awards
GCN has selected some of the finalists for the 2016 GCN dig IT Awards showcasing transformative technology in the government IT space.
GSA picking up the pace for EIS transition
The General Administration is working on speeding up the transition to the $50 billion Enterprise Infrastructure Solutions contract.
Commission for Enhancing National Cybersecurity requests information on IT security
The Commission for Enhancing National Cybersecurity has issued a request for information on the improvement of IT security, according to FCW.
Naval Research Lab opts to use GSA GWAC to buy cybersecurity services
The Naval Research Laboratory is opting to use the Stars II governmentwide contract to buy cybersecurity services from 8(a) companies.
New OMB policy directs agencies to report data on mobile service usage, pricing
The Office of Management and Budget released a directive giving agencies guidelines for buying mobile devices and services, according to FCW.
Northrop wins $14.3M budgeting system contract
Northrop Grumman was the sole bidder on a $14.3 million contract to support an Army planning and budgeting system.
Agencies' eyes set on EIS transition
Agencies are already beginning their transitions to the General Services Administration’s 15-year, $50 billion Enterprise Infrastructure Solutions contract, which is slated for an October award.
GSA implements rule to make detailed data more available to contractors
The General Services Administration has done away with commercial sales practice disclosures and the price reduction clause in federal contracts with a new rule, according to FCW.
House bill could offer $37M for OPM IT modernization
The House of Representatives is offering the Office of Personnel Management $37 million by way of a bill to help OPM with its IT modernization efforts, according to FCW.
Deloitte hires former ASI CEO Kymm McCabe
Kymm McCabe has joined Deloitte for focus on the firm's digital practice with the federal government.
Too soon for Internet of Things laws, FTC says
The Federal Trade Commission believes it is too early to create laws around the Internet of Things.
Bidding period open for $3B Sandia management contract
Contractors may now bid on an almost $3 billion Sandia National Labs management contract, according to FCW.
Contractors may soon be required to disclose greenhouse emissions data
Contractors may soon have to make their greenhouse emissions data available through the Systems for Awards Management due to a new rule proposed earlier this month.
$3.1B IT modernization fund being reconsidered by initial dissenters
Rep. Jason Chaffetz (R-Utah), chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, is warming up to the idea of the bid for a $3.1 billion revolving fund for IT modernization.
Brocade federal leader joins AT&T
Anthony Robbins, former leader of Brocade's federal business, has been hired by AT&T to lead its defense unit.
GSA adds procurement officer to 18F tech group
The General Services Administration is adding a contracting officer from the Federal Acquisition Service (FAS) to 18F to bolster its procurement chops.
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