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5 Steps to Automation for Federal Agencies
Dec 22, 2017
It’s clear that a key aspect of any IT transformation is shifting processes from being done manually to being done automatically. Bob Osborn, federal CTO of ServiceNow, breaks down his five steps federal agencies can take to implement automation. He explains the importance of modernizing IT...
El Paso’s Chatbot, Ask Laura, is a Real ‘Game Changer’
Dec 22, 2017
After success with a chatbox tool on the city’s procurement website, El Paso officials are considering how to implement it across other platforms. Ask Laura provides users with a “customer service experience that provides immediate information on topics that include: how to register as a vendor...
FedRAMP Issues Guide for Cloud Adoption
Dec 22, 2017
The FedRAMP office’s Agency Authorization Playbook shares best practices for federal agencies that want to grant a cloud service provider permission to operate and is the summarization of five years of the office’s efforts. The playbook links to a variety of external resources and templates...
Local Governments’ Contribution To The International Anti-Corruption Day 2017
Dec 21, 2017
Different local authorities and mayors all over the world commit to transparency, open governments and accountability to their citizens. Watch the video for International Anti-Corruption Day in the campaign for Commit 2 Transparency http://goo.gl/5R4aaw
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A Look at Unlocking Blockchain’s Possibilities
Dec 19, 2017
Blockchain technology, best known for securing cryptocurrency, is continuing to catch the attention of federal agencies. If government can get past the hype and the misconceptions, there are some useful applications. FCW explores how to approach implementing this emerging technology and includes...
‘Amazon for Government’ Plan Could Lead to Acquisition Reform
Dec 18, 2017
The General Services Administration’s (GSA) plan to make it easier to purchase from online retailers could also allow for a deeper look at government acquisition moving forward, according to a former Department of Defense acquisition official. “I actually think this is a good idea,” said Stan...
SmallGovCon Week In Review: December 11-15, 2017
Dec 15, 2017
As we reach the halfway point of December, we have managed to escape any real signs of winter weather here in Lawrence. Our chances for a white Christmas may also be dwindling as the long range forecast is predicting sunny skies and zero precipitation. But I’m not complaining: bring on the sun...
Federal Agencies Discovering New Uses for Blockchain
Dec 14, 2017
By breaking blockchain down to its core concept, agencies are coming up with new uses for it, like physical asset management and smart contracts. “We think that blockchain and the distributed consensus ledger will and should have the same sort of impact that the World Wide Web has had,” said...
2018 NDAA: Unsuccessful GAO Protesters May be Liable for Government Costs
Dec 13, 2017
The 2018 National Defense Authorization Act put a new twist on potential costs a contractor may incur in filing a GAO bid protest.
While many federal contractors are familiar with the costs arising from a GAO protest, including their attorneys’ fees and consultant and expert witness fees, and...
How to improve your agency’s FITARA score? Start with software licensing and MEGABYTE compliance.
Dec 12, 2017
This is the first in a series of posts to address how agencies can improve their efficiency and effectiveness in regards to their FITARA Scorecard. This first post focuses on MEGABYTE compliance.
In 2014, Congress passed the Federal IT Acquisition Reform Act – commonly referred to as FITARA –...
Government and e-Procurement: A Look at the Public Procurement Technology Symposium Case Studies
Dec 11, 2017
Governments across the world are increasingly leveraging procurement technologies. At Public Spend Forum’s inaugural Public Procurement Technology Symposium, we had four great examples of organizations implementing solutions to improve their processes.
Commonwealth of Virginia: Shane Caudill,...
Acquisition Actions for Cloud Services Picking Up Speed
Dec 11, 2017
Seven years after the Office of Management and Budget directed agencies to consider moving to the cloud, agencies finally are ready to pick up the pace. The General Services Administration (GSA) issued several acquisition notices for cloud computing services and others, like the departments of...
