GovWin Recon - February 26, 2018

Federal IT:

• GAO positions AI, blockchain as society-altering tech
• Closing the agile culture gap

Agency News:

• Greg Heckler: NASA upgrading space network to improve communication with astronauts
• USDA to rename Client Technology Services under IT modernization drive
• Three steps the Pentagon can follow to move away from legacy applications
• GSA inks government-wide software deal with ServiceNow, Carahsoft
• The Department of the Interior is really excited about drones
• House committee chides Census Bureau for failure to deliver information about IT systems
• GSA’s IT modernization efforts will take a village, Zielinski says
• VA looks for small businesses with Saleforce chops (subscription required)

Vendor News:

• How ManTech sees growth hitting another gear in 2018 (subscription required)
• ManTech gets second shot $800M DIA support contract (subscription required)
• KBR strikes $355M deal for Stinger Ghaffarian to deepen government footprint
• Leidos not surprised by GD-CSRA consolidation play (subscription required)
• CSS names Joe Craver chief executive

Cybersecurity:

• SEC moves to quash insider trading on cyber breach news
• How airplane crash investigations can improve cybersecurity
• North Korea's growing criminal cyber threat

Cloud Computing / Data Center Consolidation / Virtualization:

• Navy expects upcoming contract to deliver 95 percent of its cloud computing demands
• 6 Tips for a Smooth Federal Cloud Migration
• Feds Can Kick-start Cloud Migrations with Email
• How Agencies Can Optimize Their Data Centers via Hybrid IT
• DOD HR unit wants cloud-based management system (subscription required)

Health IT:

• Melissa Chapman: Cyber threats still plague Health IT modernization efforts
• Clinicians to CMS, ONC: “Right the Ship” to Simplify Reporting, Ease Regulatory Burdens
• HHS takes aim at reducing the administrative burden of EHRs

Defense / C4ISR / Embedded Technology:

• New Report Notes Erosion of Pentagon’s Technological Advantage

Contracting / Acquisition:

• Contracts For Feb. 22, 2018
• Agencies Increasingly Need Help With Complex Professional Services Contracts

Mergers and Acquisitions:

• KBR strikes $355M deal for Stinger Ghaffarian to deepen government footprint
• Cubic buys Silicon Valley video tech outfit
• Patriot Defense continues acquisition strategy with another deal

State, Local and Education (SLED):

• National system to help firefighters quickly locate nearby resources
• California Utility Regulator's IT Modernization Focuses on the Experience
• What’s New in Civic Tech: Bloomberg Philanthropies Selects Finalists for Mayors Challenge
• 'SamSam' ransomware hits 2,000 Colorado DOT computers
• San Francisco prioritizes net neutrality in latest citywide fiber report