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October 2016

30 Must-Read Small Business IT Blogs — BizTech

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Want to stay on top of the technology issues that matter to small and medium-sized businesses? Be sure to check out these blogs.

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It Shouldn’t Take Feds 6 Years to Approve Major Infrastructure Projects – Promising Practices – Management – GovExec.com

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The Obama administration has made progress in untangling a complicated nest of requirements that spans 18 agencies.

Source: It Shouldn’t Take Feds 6 Years to Approve Major Infrastructure Projects – Promising Practices – Management – GovExec.com

Strategic sourcing saves, but not enough — FCW

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Agencies are saving millions through federal strategic sourcing initiatives, but they’re potentially leaving millions more on the table, according to an oversight report.

Source: Strategic sourcing saves, but not enough — FCW

Government Agencies Embracing Smart Water Management | Onvia

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A growing number of cities find themselves in desperate need of upgrades to their drinking water and stormwater systems. And states affected by droughts are struggling to manage dwindling water resources. Many of these agencies are turning to advanced technology that can monitor data in real time to replace their aging, ineffective infrastructure.

Source: Government Agencies Embracing Smart Water Management | Onvia

Has the IG doomed 18F? — Washington Technology

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GSA’s inspector general has issued a critical evaluation of 18F, the innovative development shop at GSA. It raises the question of whether the organization can survive the start-up phase and have a lasting impact on how IT systems are developed by the government.

Source: Has the IG doomed 18F? — Washington Technology

Plan for Modernizing Federal IT, Enhancing Security, Unveiled | Careers Info Security

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Proposed White House guidelines for modernizing federal agencies’ IT – a critical step to enhance government cybersecurity – come as the Obama administration winds

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CenturyLink will acquire Level 3 Communications in $34B deal | CIO

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CenturyLink is to acquire Level 3 Communications in a cash and stock deal that aims to consolidate the networks and customers of the two companies.

Source: CenturyLink will acquire Level 3 Communications in $34B deal | CIO

OMB floats new rules of the road for IT modernization — FCW

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A draft policy sets out how agencies should prioritize IT modernization efforts.

Source: OMB floats new rules of the road for IT modernization — FCW

[Infographic] Q3 2016 State, Local and Education Market Growth by 12 Industries | Onvia

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Hot off the press! Onvia just published its quarterly state, local and education (SLED) procurement snapshot for Q3 2016. Special to this blog is an easy-to-share infographic that measures the quarterly growth rate of published bids & RFPs in Q3 2016 vs Q2 2016, and breaks it down by 12 distinct industry sectors.

Source: [Infographic] Q3 2016 State, Local and Education Market Growth by 12 Industries | Onvia

The IT ambitions of USDA — FCW

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Fiscal 2017 IT budget plans detail how the Agriculture Department aims to be a powerhouse in network and financial services.

Source: The IT ambitions of USDA — FCW

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