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While the shutdown resolution put a broad pause on workforce reduction actions, State told foreign service officers that their previously announced RIFs don’t count. https://lnkd.in/emwwcpCJ

The SAMOSA Act, which would require agencies to review their IT purchases and streamline buying decisions, has been in this position before. https://lnkd.in/eMFdkdvt

Software company SAP inked a new agreement with the General Services Administration to offer federal agencies access to its services at significantly discounted rates, deepening its longstanding partnership with the federal government. The GSA announced the OneGov deal Tuesday, stating that the agreement offers up to 80 percent discounts on SAP’s database, cloud, and analytics services. The agency estimated this will lead to $165 million in savings for federal agencies. https://lnkd.in/eJkHC52s

Although federal networks are getting more complex, resources are shrinking. Hewlett Packard Enterprise Chief AI Officer Bob Friday explains why AI and cloud are now essential tools for automation, security and mission success.https://scoopmedia.co/4oGBa6Q

Databricks' Todd Schroeder explains in a new podcast why agencies are prioritizing the use of AI that works across existing data environments, saving time and infrastructure costs. https://lnkd.in/eBH2rDeW

The National Nuclear Security Administration is looking for information on potential AI uses for its mission, following an executive order to establish an integrated AI platform that will fuel scientific discovery. https://lnkd.in/eeKRPZDc

The SBA IT Modernization Reporting Act would require the agency to implement 11 GAO recommendations from a report on the troubled Unified Certification Platform launch. https://lnkd.in/eVMgjwUb

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David Bottom has stepped down as the Securities and Exchange Commission’s chief information officer and is heading to the private sector after nearly 6 years in the role. Bottom publicly announced his departure from the SEC in a LinkedIn post Monday, writing it was “an honor” to serve at the agency with “colleagues dedicated to protecting investors, maintaining fair, orderly, and efficient markets, and facilitating capital formation.” https://lnkd.in/eWxvFgne