FITARA Scorecard 7.0 has hit the streets and there are new agencies in the spotlight. FITARA continues to evolve with the release of each Scorecard and remains an important measure of how Federal agencies are embracing modernization. Join Congressman Gerry Connolly and MeriTalk for a complimentary award ceremony and networking reception on February 6 at 5 p.m. to honor Federal IT excellence, based on the FITARA Scorecard 7.0 grades.

Information is powerful. Having the right information helps agencies award citizen benefits, accelerate infrastructure projects, make critical decisions on the battlefield, and so much more to meet mission goals. To harness this information, agencies must modernize their approach to data management, including infrastructure and platforms. But they face a daunting challenge – their data is overwhelming and growing every day. It’s di...

With all CFO Act agencies connected and submitting data to the Federal CDM Dashboard, the program is making strides towards finding threats in real-time. But DHS can’t do it alone. To drive the program forward, collaboration and partnership from Federal agencies and the private sector is necessary. With the development of program initiatives including DEFEND, AWARE, and .govCAR, successfully implementing these updates will require contin...

It’s been 8 years since FDCCI, and the data center glut and efficiency opportunity still leads the government’s IT modernization Top 10 Must-Do List. Now cloud and new opportunities at the edge are accelerating DCOI. FITARA, MGT, and White House IT Modernization EOs are bolstering the effort. The time is now for agencies to transition to more efficient infrastructure to meet DCOI goals and support compute-intensive emerging technol...

From delivering citizen services to protecting our nation, government agencies have big roles to fill. But their outdated technology systems and modernization challenges can hamper program success. While the IT evolution seems daunting, the truth is the path forward has never been so clear. Join hundreds of your peers at Infor’s Government Forum, where we’ll cover how to: Move operational systems (HR, Financials, Supply Chain Manag...

FITARA has changed a good deal since it became law in December 2014. With current modernization efforts in full swing, now is an ideal time to elevate and work together as a community to demystify FITARA and take a fresh look at what we measure and how each grade is determined – rather than put government agencies in a one-size-fits-all frame. Join Congressman Gerry Connolly and MeriTalk for a complimentary award ceremony on July 17 at 6...

Federal IT leaders have said it for years: the biggest barrier to improving cyber security is a lack of resources. Now, with new funding allocated in the President’s budget and the passage of the MGT Act – coupled with guidance outlined in the Cyber EO and IT Modernization Report – agencies have a path forward. The new standard for Federal cyber security, driven by focused policies and increased budgets, is centered around mo...

Today, the traditional perimeter no longer exists – there is no “inside” or “outside” when it comes to detecting, defending, and deterring cyber attacks. As digital transformations drive modernization – and increase the attack surface – government executives must transform their agencies from the inside out with a Zero-Trust approach to security. But as agency infrastructures evolve with increased inte...

Cloud computing is the engine accelerating modernization across government. Agencies want to put AI, IoT, and advanced analytics to work – and cloud is the quickest way to turn on these new services. And, with MGT now law, Federal agencies get to reprogram one-year savings to fund three-year IT transformations. That’s a game changer – it provides new incentives for agencies to accelerate change. We’ll sit down with gove...

We’re looking to change the failing IT investment in Federal IT – we can’t continue to invest 80 percent of the $90 billion in legacy systems maintenance. MGT is the law of the land – now we need to implement the program. The magnificent seven Technology Modernization Fund Board saddled up on March 12th – and now they’re ready to review agencies’ business cases for funding from that $100 million revolv...