Carten Cordell
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Washington, DC, United States
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RPA is the new ‘it’ technology — so, when will it get the spotlight?
As the executive branch chugs toward modernizing its IT, RPA has emerged as the new tech solution darling. But when will it be ready for prime time? → Read More
NASA taps small business duo for HITSS III deal
Two small business technology firms secured NASA’s $243 million IT services contract, agency officials disclosed Wednesday. → Read More
For government to capitalize on its data, officials say it should be user-friendly
Recent laws have strengthened the government’s data transparency posture, but the information's true utility lies in its ability to be shared, officials said. → Read More
GSA details ‘rapid changes’ underway for acquisition
FAS officials outlined plans to streamline its internal operations Tuesday, including leveraging data, more efficient systems and process reforms. → Read More
Perspecta protests NASA's $2.9B IT award
The provider for NASA’s expiring IT services contract has protested the $2.9 billion deal seeking to replace it. → Read More
Pentagon's WMD arm taps 5 companies for $535M IT contract
The agency divided its IT service design contract among five contractors Friday, including some of the biggest players in government technology. → Read More
IRS wants to collect back taxes by mobile app
The IRS is looking to deploy new mobile solutions to assist with tax collections, and it’s reaching out to industry for its market research. → Read More
GSA strikes governmentwide virtual computing deal with Dell EMC
The agreement, negotiated under the FITARA Enhancement Program, provides agencies with virtualization technology under a single contract with tiered rates. → Read More
DHS needs your input on its departmentwide cloud migration
The agency is in the midst of a sweeping migration to a cloud infrastructure and would like industry’s insights on how to make the move. → Read More
USPTO selects contracting executive for CIO
More than a year after John Owens stepped down, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has found its new CIO from the private sector. → Read More
DOT is on the hunt for automation, blockchain and more
The agency is looking to fund a new slate of emerging technology applications as part of a small business innovation R&D program. → Read More
TSA will debut its agile tech solicitation next month
The Transportation Security Administration has put a marker on when it plans to debut the solicitation for its next agile technology development contract. → Read More
OPM wants agencies to start gameplanning the modern workforce
Acting OPM director Margaret Weichert directed federal agencies to start thinking about the future of work in this year's Human Capital Reports. → Read More
GSA debuts new mobile solutions contract
The government’s main procurement arm unveiled a new Special Item Number to provide a suite of mobility services ahead of its current contract's expiration. → Read More
Senate bill wants agencies to bolster cybersecurity by sharing their talent
A new bill aims to ensure the competition for cyber talent doesn’t create have and have-not agencies open to cyberattacks. → Read More
Former TTS chief Kelly Olson lands at Adobe
The former head of GSA's technology acquisition arm will lead Adobe's industry and marketing strategy for its public sector business. → Read More
Keep calm, workforce: There are still too many AI unknowns, experts say
Everyone knows that AI will play a role in the future of work, but exactly what role and how big its effects will remain a mystery. → Read More
Trump, Congress put the brakes on shutdown with 3-week CR
The government will reopen for three weeks while leaders continue to hammer out a budget deal to fund 25 percent of the executive branch. → Read More
Accenture wins $49M contract to modernize Air Force personnel system
The Air Force has tapped Accenture to help it overhaul the human resources system it uses to service more than 600,000 personnel. → Read More
GAO: Army Futures Command needs stronger tech practices
A new report details concerns that the Army’s multi-billion modernization plan could still face familiar and costly technology development roadblocks. → Read More