IT infrastructure Archives

Data, talent, funding among top barriers for federal agency AI implementation

Agencies disclosed obstacles to responsible use of AI in compliance plans recently shared with the White House.

Oct 10, 2024 By Madison Alder

A view of the Department of Labor building in Washington, D.C. (Getty Images)

Labor Department has ‘a leg up’ on artificial intelligence, new CAIO says

Though the agency isn’t pursuing a “big-bang approach” when it comes to AI, Mangala Kuppa says DOL is poised to scale those systems quickly.

Jun 7, 2024 By Caroline Nihill

The Eisenhower Executive Office Building, which houses OMB and other White House agencies. (Joe Flood / Flickr)

U.S. Principal Deputy CTO Alexander Macgillivray departs

Deirdre Mulligan takes the role of U.S. deputy chief technology officer, according to a person familiar with the matter.

Jun 8, 2023 By Nihal Krishan

Aging infrastructure the ‘single, greatest threat’ to NASA missions and technology

Artemis Program investments are needed to maintain the agency's technical capabilities, according to one NASA official.

Jul 29, 2021 By Dave Nyczepir

Using outcomes-based RFPs to modernize IT infrastructure faster

Agencies have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to replace legacy IT infrastructure using GSA’s EIS contract but need to think bigger when drafting their RFPs.

Jul 27, 2021 By Zain Ahmed Walter Maikish

(U.S. Coast Guard photo illustration by Petty Officer 3rd Class Brandon Giles/Released)

Coast Guard needs help with IT infrastructure, cloud consolidation

The U.S. Coast Guard is looking for input from the private sector on consolidating its global IT infrastructure.

Jun 17, 2019 By Jackson Barnett

IRS body lacks oversight over its IT architecture, IG says

The watchdog knocked IRS for both physical and digital security flaws.

Jul 9, 2018 By Carten Cordell

DOT engages industry on draft shared services IT requests

The agency provided feedback to industry on two draft solicitations for its seven-year IT infrastructure contract Monday.

Jul 3, 2018 By Carten Cordell

Digital transformation depends on ‘future-proof’ IT modernization plans

Dell EMC’s Kyle Leciejewiski says agencies can realize big dividends in data management, IT security and workforce productivity by taking a more holistic approach to modernizing their…

Apr 18, 2018 By FedScoop Staff

Orrin Hatch, shown here at an event in 2015, leads not only the Senate GOP’s tech group, but also the powerful Finance Committee. (Brookings Institution / Flickr)

Nods to IT infrastructure, innovative transportation are on GOP senator’s tech agenda

The chairman of the Senate Republican High-Tech Task Force laid out an agenda that included commitments to ensuring the federal IT infrastructure is secure against cyber attacks,…

Feb 16, 2017