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Data center consolidation is a key strategy in the Federal IT playbook. The Obama administration is betting on consolidation to reduce costs, lower energy consumption, improve IT security, and enable the shift to more efficient computing platforms, such as cloud computing. In May 2010 at the "1,100 - How Many Federal Data Centers Does It Take..." event in Washington, D.C., MeriTalk teamed with NetApp to survey Federal IT professionals and systems integrators to find out perceptions of the Federal Data Center Consolidation Initiative guidance, key pain points, and recommendations to meet consolidation goals. How realistic are the expectations? Are the goals attainable? Will Feds get to the finish line? Download the 2010 Federal Data Center Demolition Derby Report to find Federal agency perspectives on:
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Contact: FEDERAL PROCUREMENT REFORM STUDY SHOWS $158 BILLION SAVINGS OPPORTUNITY Despite EVM and CPIC Mandates, Agencies Fail to Adopt Standard Management Practices Alexandria, Va., June 14, 2010 – MeriTalk (www.meritalk.com), the government IT network, today announced the results of “Federal Procurement Reform: Change Takes More than Words,” a study that examines Federal procurement process maturity and management practices, and identifies opportunities for procurement reform. The report reveals that, while the Obama administration is putting a stronger emphasis on increasing transparency and accountability across the Federal government, agencies still have significant work to do at the operational level. Importantly, Federal procurement managers estimate they can save up to $158 billion each year by implementing more efficient processes moving forward. The report also brings to light the need for stronger program management training. Despite Federal mandates that require the use of project management tactics such as Earned Value Management (EVM) and Capital Planning and Investment Control (CPIC) for large projects, agencies are not training for, or supporting continuous use of, these techniques. Only 17 percent and 14 percent of Federal agencies have implemented and are consistently using EVM and CPIC, respectively. Further findings include:
The study shows that while new initiatives, mandates, and legislation such as the Federal IT Dashboard, Open Government Directive, and pending S. 920 IT Investment Oversight Enhancement and Waste Prevention Act of 2009 provide the high-level framework for increasing procurement maturity and overall contract success rates, Feds need to take action to achieve real, quantifiable change. “Given the mindboggling deficits our nation faces in the coming decades, the Federal government must figure out how to do more with less” said Senator Tom Carper (D-DE), chairman, U. S. Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Subcommittee on Federal Financial Management, Government Information, Federal Services, & International Security. “The time for talk is over. The Federal government must embrace efficiency as a means to not only save money, but also bring better service to the American people. This report clearly outlines how – with more efficient management processes and better training of personnel – we can realize significant savings for American taxpayers.” “What’s the point in trying to mandate new reforms when we’re not funding existing mandates,” said Steve O’Keeffe, founder, MeriTalk. “We need to equip agencies with robust, standardized EVM and CPIC tools as well as invest in training for government management professionals if we’re going to realize better outcomes for America.” The "Federal Procurement Reform: Change Takes More than Words" report is based on an online survey of 200 Federal procurement professionals in January 2010. To download the full study results please visit www.meritalk.com/reformreport. About MeriTalk The voice of tomorrow’s government today, MeriTalk is an online community that combines professional networking and thought leadership to drive the government IT community dialogue. Developed as a partnership among the Federal Business Council, Federal Employee Defense Services, Federal Managers Association, GovLoop, National Treasury Employees Union, USO, and WTOP/WFED radio, MeriTalk is a community network. For more information, visit www.meritalk.com or follow us on Twitter, @meritalk. ###
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