Privacy Shield data transfer agreement now shelters 200 companies | ITworld
There are now 200 companies standing behind Privacy Shield, the framework agreement allowing businesses to process the personal information of European Union citizens on servers in the U.S.
Source: Privacy Shield data transfer agreement now shelters 200 companies | ITworld
Joe Petrillo: New contracting rule aims to fend off counterfeit parts – FederalNewsRadio.com
The Defense Department continues to be concerned about counterfeit parts making their way into weapons systems and virtually everything else it buys.
Source: Joe Petrillo: New contracting rule aims to fend off counterfeit parts – FederalNewsRadio.com
12 tips to help SMBs select and manage vendors | CIO
Small business owners and experts share their strategies on how to build a successful, lasting partnership with suppliers/vendors.
Source: 12 tips to help SMBs select and manage vendors | CIO
Federal Agencies Will Be Required to More Accurately Track Software Licenses | FedTech Magazine
Under provisions of the recently enacted MEGABYTE Act, agency CIOs will need to create a comprehensive licensing policy to manage software inventories.
Source: Federal Agencies Will Be Required to More Accurately Track Software Licenses | FedTech Magazine
4 Takeaways from GSA’s Shared Services Day | Federal Times
GSA’s industry day marking the first year of USSM touts shared services’ progress and future.
Report: D.C. agency shakeup followed St. Elizabeths contract dispute – Washington Business Journal
The director of the D.C. Department of General Services resigned and two top staffers were placed on administrative leave after a construction company that was a contributor to Mayor Muriel Bowser’s campaign lost two big District contracts, according to WAMU.
Source: Report: D.C. agency shakeup followed St. Elizabeths contract dispute – Washington Business Journal
NDAA provision may destroy DoD transparency, groups say – FederalNewsRadio.com
Almost 40 groups sent a letter to Congress asking it remove a FOIA exemption for DoD in the defense authorization bill.
Source: NDAA provision may destroy DoD transparency, groups say – FederalNewsRadio.com
NASA CIO allows HPE contract to expire, refuses to sign-off on authority to operate | CSO Online
In the wake of continued security problems, NASA’s CIO is sending a no-confidence signal to Hewlett Packard Enterprise, which received a $2.5 billion contract in 2011 to address problems with the agency’s outdated and insecure information technology infrastructure.
Source: NASA CIO allows HPE contract to expire, refuses to sign-off on authority to operate | CSO Online
FedRAMP Takes Concrete Step to Speed Up the Cloud Authorization Process | FedTech Magazine
The GSA’s FedRAMP is promoting a pre-audit process for potential federal cloud service providers.
Source: FedRAMP Takes Concrete Step to Speed Up the Cloud Authorization Process | FedTech Magazine
Fair Pay policy a ‘solution in search of a problem’ | FederalNewsRadio.com
Not everyone is thrilled with the Obama administration’s final rule regarding government contractors and labor law compliance.