The Fed Mission Success Round Up: Government Makes Strides on Cloud Migration; DISA Industry Partnerships; and Digital Transformation at the VA
Welcome to the Fed Mission Success News Round Up brought to you by Makpar. Each week, we will provide a summary of actionable news and insights to help aid in overall mission success for Federal agency IT decision-makers and influencers.
Government Makes Good Strides for Cloud Migration, Report Finds
Government continues to invest in digital transformation to improve agility and customer engagement, seeing the greatest results in cloud migration efforts, according to a new report.
DISA Expanding Industry Partnerships
The Defense Information Systems Agency wants to deliver new cloud-based technologies to military service members quickly and is aiming to expand collaboration with industry partners as part of the effort.
GSA Beta Tests New 'Federal Front Door'
The General Services Administration recently released new beta versions of the USA.gov website, a development to create central portals for Americans to get government information.
FCC Proposes to Strengthen Cybersecurity of Emergency Alert Systems
The Federal Communications Commission recently voted to approve a notice of proposed rulemaking that seeks to enhance the cybersecurity of the nation’s public warning system.
National Labs to Receive $1.5B Funding Boost
The Biden-Harris administration recently announced $1.5 billion in additional funding to “build and upgrade” the federal government’s national laboratories.
A Vision for Digital Transformation at VA
Kurt DelBene, CIO at the Department of Veterans Affairs, shares his vision for helping the VA to achieve true digital transformation in this recent NextGov Op-Ed.
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