(Getty Images) First GEAR Center challenge winners focus on expanding cyber workforce, improving use of data Ideas highlight the importance of developing a cybersecurity workforce, and using data for more effective governance. Sep 10, 2019 By Tajha Chappellet-Lanier
Margaret Weichert speaks March 28, 2019, at the IT Modernization Summit presented by FedScoop. (FedScoop) OMB and GSA launch GEAR Center challenge to ‘test the feasibility of the model’ The government wants solvers to "demonstrate the potential" of this kind of public-private partnership to solve government problems. May 2, 2019 By Tajha Chappellet-Lanier
Margaret Weichert speaks March 28, 2019, at the IT Modernization Summit presented by FedScoop. (FedScoop) Weichert: IT direct-hire authority is almost here The final regulations for IT direct-hire authority will be published on the Federal Register in a matter of days. Mar 28, 2019 By Billy Mitchell
Suzette Kent speaks Oct. 18, 2018, at CyberTalks in Washington, D.C. (CyberScoop) What’s next for the IT-heavy President’s Management Agenda? The President's Management Agenda is a year old — now it's time to scale the early success, those in charge said. Mar 21, 2019 By Billy Mitchell
Margaret Weichert speaks Aug. 21, 2018, at FedTalks in Washington, D.C. (FedScoop) OMB anticipates GEAR Center standup in 2019 The White House’s plan for an incubator to tackle the government's innovation problems will likely be a reality as early as next year, officials said. Dec 13, 2018 By Carten Cordell
Margaret Weichert speaks Aug. 21, 2018, at FedTalks in Washington, D.C. (FedScoop) Pon out at OPM, Weichert designated to serve as director The Trump administration designated Margret Weichert to take the helm of OPM following the surprise departure of current director Jeff Pon. Oct 5, 2018 By Carten Cordell
The White House. (angela n. / Flickr) Will the White House’s GEAR Center open doors for new innovators? White House officials are betting big that the GEAR Center will provide a fresh avenue for small, innovative companies stymied by the acquisition process. Oct 1, 2018 By Carten Cordell
Margaret Weichert speaks Aug. 21, 2018, at FedTalks in Washington, D.C. (FedScoop) ‘Test-and-learn opportunities’ will define GEAR Center, OMB leaders say OMB knows it’s not easy to bring new ideas to the federal government, so that’s why it wants to set up its new research center outside of… Aug 24, 2018 By Carten Cordell
Donald Trump speaking to supporters at an immigration policy speech at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, Arizona. (Gage Skidmore) IT modernization plays central role in Trump government reorganization plan The plan promotes the use of modern technology to improve service delivery as a central tenet in the 21st century federal government. Jun 21, 2018 By Billy Mitchell