State of the CIO 2017: More challenging, still complicated | CIO
The 16th annual State of the CIO report shows that the life of the dual-role CIO is both more challenging and more rewarding. Get used to the new reality.
Source: State of the CIO 2017: More challenging, still complicated | CIO
Progress made at VA but not made quickly enough, GAO says – FederalNewsRadio.com
Both GAO and VA’s inspector general say leadership at the department is committed to removing VA health care from GAO’s High-Risk List.
Source: Progress made at VA but not made quickly enough, GAO says – FederalNewsRadio.com
Smaller companies strongly represented in US Army desktop deal – Government Computing Network
Eight out of nine companies winning up to 10-year Army Desktop and Mobile Computing deal are smaller players
Source: Smaller companies strongly represented in US Army desktop deal – Government Computing Network
Contract Close-Out Process – Part 1 | PNWC’s Government Contracting Update
Now that DCAA (Defense Contract Audit Agency) has essentially caught up with auditing or administratively closing contractor incurred cost submissions, there is a flurry of activity by contracting officer to close out contracts needing final indirect rates.
Source: PNWC’s Government Contracting Update: Contract Close-Out Process – Part 1
GSA gives the ‘dump DUNS’ movement more hope – FederalNewsRadio.com
The General Services Administration released a request for information asking for input from the data community for other potential ways to validate and verify vendors.
Source: GSA gives the ‘dump DUNS’ movement more hope – FederalNewsRadio.com
High value but not so high profile – GovCon | Lohfeld
Brenda Crist advises that as more work moves to high-profile IDIQ contracts, understanding and analyzing potential TOs is crucial to building your pipeline.
Source: High value but not so high profile – GovCon | Lohfeld
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Benefits and Value Statements: Not the Same Thing – David Yockelson | Gartner
When tech providers create their messaging, there are often the inevitable “features vs. benefits” authoring tasks in which product or content marketers attempt to wrest IT or business benefits from sets of product features. If this work is successful, buyers will be able to understand not only the key features that address their (presumed) pain points or […]
Source: Benefits and Value Statements: Not the Same Thing – David Yockelson
Small businesses need to stand out. Here’s how — Washington Technology
Small businesses face the daunting task of getting new customers to know who they are. It is hard, but not impossible. Here’s what you need to do.
Source: Small businesses need to stand out. Here’s how — Washington Technology