Whistleblower Network News

JANUARY 30, 2025

The Wall Street Journal reports that the Department of Government Efficiency (‘DOGE’) will target cuts at agencies including the SEC. Under the SEC Whistleblower Program , individuals from across the globe may anonymously report securities law violations. Overall, the SEC Whistleblower Program has awarded more than $2.2

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FedTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Different agencies have different hypervisor needs as they work to manage IT resources more efficiently by using virtual representations of physical machines such as storage, networks and services. Differentiating among the types of…

Efficiency 147

Efficiency Networking Data Management 147

Federal News Network

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

So I think the biggest improvement that I’m seeing as the data posture within the FAS, within GSA continues to expand and grow is efficiency. So I think the biggest improvement that I’m seeing as the data posture within the FAS, within GSA continues to expand and grow is efficiency. Tom Temin: Right. Tom Temin: Right.

Data 92

Data Procurement Price Efficiency 92

FedScoop

MARCH 14, 2025

Grabers appointment comes after DOE reinstated former acting CIO Dawn Zimmer to the role after she was temporarily replaced by Ryan Riedel, a SpaceX network engineer. Graber spent the past seven months on the board of directors for Double Raven Solutions, a company dedicated to developing tech to help investigate criminal cases.

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Risk Management Engineering Management Networking 88

Federal News Network

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

The post GSA taps IBM to support next-generation federal travel and expense platform first appeared on Federal News Network. Plans for a next-generation governmentwide travel and expense management platform are coming into focus, following a recent contract award central to its day-to-day operations. million transactions a year.

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Category Management Transportation Transportation Efficiency 81

American City & Country

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

The surface area, which can be susceptible to digital attack, encompasses all the equipment and software that connect to an organization’s network. The company provides web-hosting solutions to governments. These include applications, code, ports, servers and websites.

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Open Contracting Partnership

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Mexico City has devised an efficient, participatory, and transparent approach to seek input from potential suppliers and the public on draft contracting documents before a formal call to tender is announced. Mexico City is proving that big plans lead to better results when citizens and businesses are part of the process.

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AWS Public Sector

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Enter Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) and large language models (LLMs)—the dynamic duo powering the next wave of efficient state and local government services. Previously, this process took weeks, but with RAG, it now takes less than 15 minutes per inquiry, significantly improving efficiency and customer satisfaction.

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Efficiency Government Government Integration 75

Federal News Network

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Over the course of several months, the ITVMO, the Office of Management and Budget and Microsofts federal division discussed the governments requests and proposed additional ways to establish a strategic partnership, Stanton wrote in the blog obtained by Federal News Network. billion in spending.

Inventory 81

Inventory Price Purchasing Negotiation 81

FedInsider

OCTOBER 11, 2024

As Americans’ expectations of government services continues to grow, harnessing generative AI (GenAI) provides leaders with opportunities to improve delivery through streamlined software development, enhanced workforce efficiency, and strategic decision-making.

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IT Ethics Participation Networking 97

AWS Public Sector

MARCH 22, 2024

Our architecture and platform engineering team for HigherEd is committed to delivering the most dependable and efficient services and applications to our customers,” said Shridhar Navanageri, Pearson’s vice president of architecture and platform engineering. Pearson’s foremost objective was to guarantee safety and controlled execution.

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GovLoop

MAY 3, 2023

It can be a drag on the performance of your overall IT environment, and on the efficiency and sustainability of that environment. Another challenge is that agencies have integrated their compute, network and storage systems. For example, you might need more storage but can work with the existing compute and networking capacity.

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Federal News Network

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Unlike previous setbacks, the latest stumbling block isn’t related to the numerous legal challenges that have faced the Global Household Goods contract (GHC), which is worth up to $17.9 billion over nine years. This time, IT integration problems are to blame. Officials at U.S. So there’s a complete transformation occurring.”

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Federal News Network

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Bureaucratic hurdles Federal agencies, under increasing pressure to modernize and improve operational efficiency, often find themselves constrained by the very procurement systems meant to streamline the process. Kyle Ransom is CEO of Uply Media.

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Purchasing Thresholds Buyers Procurement 79

ExecutiveBiz

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

government spending on cybersecurity capabilities have focused more on innovation rather than interoperability, which sets back the efficiency of their cyber infrastructure, said Drew Epperson , vice president of federal engineering at Palo Alto Networks. Join the Potomac Officers Club's 2024 Cyber Summit on June 6.

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Federal News Network

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

To talk through where things stand and how the service can improve, Federal News Network’s Deputy Editor Jared Serbu spoke with Heather MacLeod, GAO’s Director for Homeland Security and Justice Issues on the Federal Drive with Tom Temin. And that should be they should be able to just print that out in a more efficient manner.

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Federal News Network

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Individuals associated with the proposed Commission on Government Efficiency will quickly learn what Congress already knows. Interview transcript: Tom Temin: And short of an appropriation, a continuing resolution, at least the money is still flowing for what most contractors are working on, fair to say? And so this is not unexpected.

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American City & Country

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Leverage Group Purchasing and Cooperative Contracts for Cost Efficiency One of the most effective ways to streamline procurement is by using group/cooperative purchasing contracts. Group purchasing also gives you access to a network of vetted suppliers, simplifying the selection process. “I ’ and this is the way to get those.”

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Purchasing Procurement Supplier Supply Chain 58

GovLoop

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

“Upgrading to a modern solution creates complexity,” Schneider said, noting that modern solutions “can be incompatible with these preexisting network technologies.” It’s important, too, to “focus the entire organization around accelerating the digitization of the network — to shift the mindset to proactive controls,” he said.

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Real-time Visibility Networking Consulting Efficiency 52

FedScoop

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Recent advancements in wireless technology—including 5G, Multi-Access Edge Computing (MEC), and Fixed Wireless Access (FWA)—are paving the way for unprecedented flexibility in modernizing networks and enhancing mission support. Cost and efficiency : Wireless solutions reduce the need for costly cabling and networking hardware.

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Federal News Network

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

This proposed statutory authority will immediately open up a world of innovation and efficiency for the government and industry. The post Acquisition reform through best value and the schedule first appeared on Federal News Network. It will all start with a simple change in statutory language.

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AWS Public Sector

MAY 30, 2024

The prototype employs innovative applications of optical character recognition (OCR) technology and the novel use of computer vision techniques that will alleviate bottlenecks in and enhance the efficiency of the drug labeling review process. A visual representation of this can be seen in the following Figure 1.

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Efficiency Evaluation Collaboration Innovation 128

American City & Country

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

When they buy technology, cities and counties will often face multiple issues, says Dean Cunningham , segment development manager, Public Safety at Axis Communications , a company that produces network cameras, access control systems, network audio devices and other IP networking solutions for physical security and video surveillance applications.

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Purchasing Total Cost of Ownership Government Government 110

Great Government Through Technology

MAY 17, 2024

Next-Gen Network: Riding the wave into the future Greetings, tech enthusiasts and future-forward thinkers! Are you ready to dive into the exciting world of Next Generation Network Infrastructure (NGNI)? Learning from the past, building for the future NGNI is drawing inspiration from the past while eyeing the possibilities of tomorrow.

Networking 52

Networking Telecommunication Participation Efficiency 52

GovLoop

MARCH 22, 2023

Here’s a real-life example of how one agency is using it to stay ahead of threats while working toward energy efficiency. The Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) understands that a hybrid electric grid could greatly increase energy efficiency across the United States.

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Strategic Planning Distribution Efficiency Transportation 98

AWS Public Sector

OCTOBER 2, 2023

In the government sector , digital twins can be particularly useful in optimizing the performance of essential infrastructure, such as transportation networks, power grids, and water systems. It can also be helpful in other scenarios like transportation networks, power grids, and water systems.

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Data Efficiency Transportation Transportation 131

American City & Country

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

This proactive approach involves evaluating operational efficiency, vehicle utilization, and maintenance practices to identify any inefficiencies or areas for improvement. Leveraging technology such as fleet management software and telematics can significantly improve operational efficiency. Adopt a preventive maintenance strategy.

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Management Government Government Efficiency 118

GovLoop

DECEMBER 6, 2023

It’s the new network perimeter, she explained. It’s important to have an industry partner, such as Semperis, that can talk early on about future efficiencies and other benefits and include agency staff in designing new workflows. Running Semperis’s Purple Knight on a network computer is one option, Weaver said. “No

Networking 52

Networking Import Data Efficiency 52

FedScoop

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Compared to its predecessor, IPv6 expands the range of network and system IP address possibilities as more internet-connected devices come online and adds enhanced security and operational efficiency. Other findings in the report covered shortcomings in the IRS’s oversight of asset acquisitions and waivers.

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AWS Public Sector

MARCH 19, 2024

Workloads can also be continuously optimized over time to maximize efficiency as needs evolve. To fully harness the cloud’s potential, organizations should shift their mindset and adopt procurement processes that let them successfully evaluate options and choose the best solution. What actions should we take?

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Procurement IT Price Sustainability 80

AWS Public Sector

MARCH 8, 2024

With a powerful blend of cloud-centered solutions, it has positioned itself as an innovator in emergency response, breaking away from limitations and embracing a future that is faster, more efficient, and safer for its citizens. Carbyne’s APEX is a product designed to offer cloud-centered mission-critical call management.

IT 72

IT End to End Innovation Efficiency 72

Open Contracting Partnership

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

The standards relate to energy efficiency, standby power reduction, hazardous substance reduction, recycling and other environmental considerations. These categories were established in a consultation process with relevant stakeholders and revised seven times.

Green Public Procurement 78

Green Public Procurement Public Procurement Procurement IT 78

FedScoop

APRIL 9, 2024

The TMF will provide NASA with nearly $6 million to automate network management, standardize network configurations and modernize legacy infrastructure across all of the space agency’s locations, according to a press release from the General Services Administration.

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GovLoop

JANUARY 17, 2024

The expansive security perimeter of a cloud network poses a significant challenge, considering that every connected device becomes a potential entry point for cyberattacks. This layer optimizes resource efficiency and fosters consistency in multi-cloud environments, accelerating cloud adoption.

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Utilities Demand Budget Efficiency 115

AWS Public Sector

JUNE 26, 2024

Children’s National Hospital , Nationwide Children’s Hospital , and the Children’s Brain Tumor Network will receive $1 million each from AWS to support their work. times more efficient than on-premises, and when workloads are optimized on AWS, the associated carbon footprint can be reduced by up to 99 percent.

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Innovation Sustainability Logistics Efficiency 124

American City & Country

OCTOBER 3, 2024

This included the city’s online payment systems for water and sewer services, internal communication networks and other administrative functions crucial to day-to-day operations. My last company, Nexient, was based in Ann Arbor, Mich., so when the news broke about this, it really caught my attention. Why do municipalities hesitate?

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IT Efficiency Utilities Budget 58

Kluwer Arbitration

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

In international arbitration, parties or arbitrators could consider using emotion AI to enhance efficiency and due process (or to gain a strategic and tactical advantage). Although applications are varied, we will focus on two uses: (1) efficiency through facilitating settlement; and (2) due process through ensuring arbitrator attentiveness.

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