FedTech Magazine

JANUARY 10, 2024

Agencies want to know they’re getting maximum returns on their digital initiatives because IT spending represents a major portion of their budgets. Technology helps agencies save money in addition to boosting efficiencies these days.

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FedTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

27 release of draft FedRAMP guidance from the Office of Management and Budget. Agencies increasingly want to follow industry in implementing software-defined WAN (SD-WAN), which connects to the cloud more efficiently using software overlays, but it’s a nonstarter if a vendor isn’t FedRAMP authorized.

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Whistleblower Network News

APRIL 26, 2024

On April 4, Senator Charles Grassley (R-IA), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on the Budget, wrote a letter to Gary Gensler , the Chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), expressing concerns about delays and lack of transparency in the agency’s whistleblower compensation.

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FedScoop

JULY 12, 2024

As the federal government awaits final guidance from the Office of Management and Budget meant to modernize and reform the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program, one of Capitol Hill’s top federal IT modernization advocates believes that the program is “undeniably” in a state of limbo until that guidance is issued.

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AWS Public Sector

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Standardizing the tools can also help improve project efficiency. Managing costs – Select tools that help track and manage project resources to keep the budget on track. Cloud-native technologies – Adopting cloud-native technologies can improve operational efficiency for cloud projects and help lower cost.

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GovSpend

JULY 30, 2024

Keep reading to learn how these changes improve the user experience and aim to help you efficiently win more government business. These summaries are tailored for government contractors, focusing on relevant discussions such as budget, vendor evaluations, and upcoming RFP opportunities. Click here to learn more!

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FedScoop

MAY 1, 2024

Established in 2019 by the Office of Management and Budget, QSMOs are intended to serve as “governmentwide storefronts” for technology solutions and services in various areas, according to GSA. The rollout of the website aligns with OPM’s pre-designation as the QSMO for civilian human resources services across the federal government.

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FedScoop

APRIL 10, 2024

calls on the director of the Office of Management and Budget to embrace multi-cloud technology across federal agencies, identifying barriers to adoption and best practices for implementation. Committee Chair Gary Peters, D-Mich., had offered a modified substitute amendment as the underlying bill. The legislation , co-sponsored by Sens.

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GovLoop

JANUARY 17, 2024

In September 2021, the Office of Management and Budget unveiled a draft federal strategy , emphasizing the need for a zero-trust architecture to meet evolving cybersecurity demands. This layer optimizes resource efficiency and fosters consistency in multi-cloud environments, accelerating cloud adoption.

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Naomi Clews Consultancy

OCTOBER 5, 2023

If you want an RFP process that reduces stress, makes RFP turn around time quicker and improves your chances of RFP success, management consultant Naomi Clews provides her 10 step plan to designing an efficient RFP process. Step 2: Budget ​ It's important to establish your budget. Why are written processes important?

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Federal News Network

JUNE 17, 2024

The Shared Services Leadership Coalition was formed to specifically focus on shared services and improving the efficiency and effectiveness of government founded by John Marshall. Tom Temin And I would think in some ways, shared services would be more efficient now than in the past. Tom Temin And John is still around.

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DemandStar

MAY 9, 2023

These best-in-class solutions and services are proven to complement government ERP systems to increase productivity, efficiency, transparency, collaboration and compliance. “We These solutions enable data-driven budgeting and decision-making while increasing data accuracy, saving time and improving stakeholder trust. and Canada.

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FedScoop

AUGUST 22, 2024

Passing the legislation is important “given the amount of dollars that are at stake, but also … [the] security implications and just pure efficiencies and resiliency of operations,” Triplette said. “We We depend on our cloud operations, we depend on our daily technology to function every day, and this is getting at it.”

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Public Contracting Institute

JULY 14, 2024

The Benefits of Implementing Standard Cost Systems Standard cost systems offer numerous advantages for government contractors, including improved cost control, enhanced performance measurement, and streamlined budgeting processes.

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FedScoop

APRIL 5, 2024

So far, there’s been positive feedback from the pilots that generative AI has “significantly enhanced data analysis, efficiency, and productivity,” Sim said. A recent Office of Management and Budget memo further directs agencies to “assess potential beneficial uses” of generative AI uses and establish safeguards.

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AWS Public Sector

MAY 15, 2024

They work to transform citizen experiences, save taxpayers money, support sustainable growth, expand market presence, modernize legacy systems, increase security, drive efficiencies, strengthen brand equity, and reduce environmental impact, with AWS GovCloud (US) serving as a foundation for strategic technology advancement.

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FedScoop

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Our budgeting process is stupid. Who in their right mind would run a commercial enterprise or operation using a budget that was conceived three years ago?” If we ran our government like we ran Silicon Valley, we’d be much more efficient,” Holcombe said. Our procurement is stupid. Holcombe said.

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Public Contracting Institute

APRIL 19, 2024

Incentive for efficiency: FFP contracts encourage contractors to be efficient and minimize costs to maximize their profit. Budget constraints: Evaluate the available budget and the potential for cost overruns. FFP contracts may be more suitable for experienced contractors with a proven track record.

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GovLoop

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

How can organizations enhance their service deliverability when they’re already facing budget pressures and staff shortages? By incorporating cloud capabilities alongside the software you use daily, it can work with your agency’s tight IT budget and improve efficiencies across diverse functions. Favorite.

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FedScoop

APRIL 1, 2024

It’s no secret that agencies grapple with aging systems, budget constraints or a risk-averse culture. This change encourages greater accountability and efficiency from IT service providers. It’s time to think big, innovate fast and create a more efficient and responsive government.

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Great Government Through Technology

AUGUST 7, 2024

This flexibility allows agencies to address a wide range of IT needs efficiently and effectively. Additionally, the sole-source capabilities of 8(a) STARS III enable faster acquisitions and provide direct access to small disadvantaged businesses, enhancing efficiency and promoting socio-economic goals.

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GovLoop

APRIL 21, 2023

Here is a real-life example on how one civilian agency reduced its environmental footprint and budget demands: An agency was looking to reduce the power needed to heat and cool its primary data center by one-third.

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GovLoop

AUGUST 3, 2023

Adopting the as-a-service model has major implications for budget and procurement. Moving to a cloud ecosystem of products and services calls for a new way of thinking about everything from storage and compute to budget and acquisition. You’re replacing heavy upfront capital expenditures (CapEx) with ongoing operating expenses (OpEx).

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GovLoop

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Tight budgets and outdated technology are putting a crimp in government’s ability to provide efficient support. Modernized call centers based in the cloud make it possible for agencies to cater to their constituents. Why is it so hard for agencies to replicate the level of service of a private company?

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AWS Public Sector

JUNE 6, 2024

Richard Turnquist, assistant athletic director of data and analytics, was interested in how the department could use analytics to drive the department’s budget and financial goals. “We Unifying data sources to gain a more complete picture of football fans Pitt knew they wanted to start with a project focused on enhancing fan engagement.

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FedScoop

APRIL 16, 2024

These tools enhance efficiency and change how governmental bodies collaborate, access information and serve the public. They also stressed the importance of transparency and continuous feedback and focused on the tangible benefits of eased workloads and enhanced efficiencies.

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GovLoop

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

It can include applications such as community platforms that connect constituents to services and resources, open data initiatives and participatory budgeting tools. By analyzing citizen data more efficiently, agencies can connect with constituents in a way that better engages them and meets their needs.

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AWS Public Sector

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

The AWS framework helps EdTechs improve cost efficiency, assess functionality expansion, and grow market share, by aligning pricing with solution value to students and institutions. At AWS, we believe that optimizing IT costs (including cloud) helps unlock budget to invest in more innovation.

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Open Contracting Partnership

JUNE 4, 2024

Public procurement needs to be more transparent, efficient, and accountable to tackle the major social and economic challenges faced by governments across the world. Most of the time, international development partners make resources available under a project, or the government allocates a project implementation budget.

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FedScoop

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

would require the Office of Management and Budget to issue guardrails for federal entities that align with NIST’s AI Risk Management Framework , according to a release shared with FedScoop on Thursday. The legislation from Sens. Jerry Moran, R-Kan., and Mark Warner, D-Va.,

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FedScoop

APRIL 17, 2024

billion of the Department of Defense’s annual budget is spent on cancer as part of a broader effort to improve military health care for more than 9 million eligible beneficiaries. Approximately $1.7 One groundbreaking development in pathology and cancer detection is the augmented reality microscope (ARM).

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FedScoop

MARCH 15, 2024

Unfortunately, we don’t have the budget to invest in sophisticated software that would help us to review the volume of records that we receive. While standardized tech upgrades to support FOIA requests haven’t materialized yet, agency officials who have leveraged new technologies have seen a marked difference in their efficiencies. “We

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GovLoop

SEPTEMBER 24, 2022

But just as learning is a lifelong process, an organization’s self-improvement should be ongoing, to help ensure that its technology remains effective and efficient and that the costs involved in updating IT are manageable.

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ivalua

JANUARY 13, 2021

– Spend control through real-time visibility into budget consumption, negotiated prices, preferred suppliers, engagement channels. – Process efficiency with reduced cycle times and considerably decreased errors or fraud opportunities. Now, you need to build your business case to get that budget from Finance.

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Public Contracting Institute

APRIL 23, 2024

Benefits of firm fixed price contracts Predictability : FFP contracts provide a clear understanding of the project scope and the total cost upfront, allowing for better budgeting and planning.

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Extract Systems

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

In today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, government agencies face the formidable challenge of staying current with technological advancements while fulfilling their primary mission: serving the public effectively and efficiently. This is where automated data extraction technology comes into play.

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Inter-American Development Bank

MAY 8, 2024

The technology’s potential to enhance the precision of economic forecasts, optimize budget allocations, and streamline tax administration is immense. AI Can Improve Efficiency of Tax Administrations AI also promises to revolutionize tax administration. The model foresaw a 19.4% GDP drop for El Salvador, closely matching the actual 19.7%

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