Technically News: Federal Cyber Sprint, FITARA’s 2nd Scorecard, Basic Cyber Hygiene Rules for Contractors, and What to Know before Moving to Cloud

Experts Split on the Federal Cyber Sprint

Recently, a survey conducted by the International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium and KPMG was released at the (ISC)2 Conference and revealed opinions on the federal cyber sprint. Out of 54 executive-level government officials, 52 percent agreed that the cyber sprint had not enhanced overall security for federal information systems. With many new mandates and requirements being put on the plates of government agencies, they felt overwhelmed by yet another project to focus on.

Kansas City Agency Modernizes PeopleSoft Application, Moves to the Cloud, Saves $$

When a longtime customer was looking to modernize its legacy Human Capital Management (HCM) system, they turned to DLT Solutions, US Communities and Oracle to make the procurement fast and easy.

Check out this video of the Kansas City Board of Public Utilities’ Director of IT, Paul Pauesick, discussing how he and the agency are, “looking to save around $1.8M in the next five years,” by moving to the cloud.

Technically News: Better Procurement, A Modern IT System for SSA, Data Mandates and a new Messaging App

Better Procurement, Communication Needed at DHS

At Washington Technology’s Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Industry Tech Day, a large emphasis was put on the procurement process within the agency and how to partner more closely with industry companies. With so many technology adjustments and changes on the horizon, it’s crucial that DHS and its partners remain transparent through the procurement process to best align with its overall mission and strategy.

Technically News: Federal IT Waste, The Unhackable Car, Cloud Adoption & More

Mobile Devices, HR Software Top List of Federal IT Waste

The General Accountability Office (GAO) recently published their annual review of IT programs that could be costing government agencies hundreds of millions of dollars. On the top of the list is the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) human resources IT system. As it has not been fully implemented (and does not have an implementation date scheduled), DHS is losing out on its benefits and consequentially foregoing significant cost savings.

DLT's Brian Strosser Honored as a Leader in The Federal Tech Community

On November 19th, FedScoop honored the top 50 leaders from federal tech community honored at the annual FedScoop 50 awards. FedScoop received more than 250,000 votes for its annual awards, which were announced on the 19th at the Hay-Adams Hotel overlooking the White House.

DLT's own, Brian Strosser, Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing was honored with the Industry Leadership award.

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