Government technology modernization initiatives launched in 2018 have jump-started innovation by expanding the use of modern commercial technologies that are effective, economical, and secure; reducing the impact of cybersecurity risks by safeguarding IT systems, sensitive data, and networks; leveraging common solutions and innovative practices to improve efficiency, increase security, and ultimately meet citizens’ needs. This briefing w...

Since the Federal Information Technology Acquisition Reform Act (FITARA) was passed in December 2014, this Administration has worked with Congress to implement the law. In an effort improve Information Technology (IT) operations and acquisition, OMB and the Agencies have implemented about 46% of the 800 related GAO recommendations, according to the GAO. What will happen in the next administration? Congress just issued their third FITARA Scorec...

The Administrator of the U.S. General Services Administration, Denise Turner Roth, and Tom Sharpe, Commissioner of GSA’s Federal Acquisition Service, have brought a new focus and strategic direction to government acquisition in order to assure that the widest spectrum of technologies are available. How have these initiatives brought greater innovation and nimbleness to the procurement process? Hear from GSA’s Commissioner of Federa...