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GSA’s OneGov strategy won quick raves from federal IT leaders. Will it have staying power?

Almost a year after the launch of the GSA’s signature tech-buying initiative, agency IT leaders still support cheaper, streamlined products. But a debate continues over the program’s…

By Miranda Nazzaro

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Across party lines and industry, the verdict is the same: CISA is in trouble

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Interior needs to improve data-sharing capabilities, GAO says

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State Department makes multiple awards under $10B IT program

The department’s Evolve program has a $10B ceiling. Awards include contracts for IT management, cloud and data center services, and app development.

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House passes bill to scrap education requirements from federal contracting jobs

Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., said the Skills-Based Federal Contract Act will eliminate a “paper ceiling” and give agencies access to a broader base of tech talent.

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GSA reveals first round of awards for Alliant 3 contract

The agency will issue GWAC awards to a total of 76 companies across multiple phases.

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House Democrats question DHS, ICE use of surveillance tech

More than a dozen lawmakers sent a letter to the law enforcement agency, inquiring about policies for the collection and analysis of cellphone data.

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Treasury watchdog finds poor data practices in financial crimes unit

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White House looks to pilot AI, ‘empower CISOs’ in push to improve cyber resilience

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Federal CIO Greg Barbaccia tapped for two leadership roles at GSA

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HHS’s reported AI uses soar, including pilots to address staff ‘shortage’

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SSA needs better assessment of data-sharing costs as Treasury program saves millions, GAO says

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CBP ramps up surveillance tech without much-needed IT personnel, GAO says

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