SAVE Award 2011 Ideas

Save millions increase productivity by allowing Unexpected Flexiplace. Speed up the process of replenishment of PC's for those employees who will get a laptop and qualify for any type flexiplace before winter of 2011. MITS agreements at the IRS are in place but replenishment was set at 3 years. There are places the replaced pc can be used therefore there would be no loss of money Laptops across the nation are financially... more »

Recently, people who want to telework were assigned individual Dell laptops to use, rather than using a client to log in from a person computer.

I understand that this is for security purposes, but the fact is these computers are so slow and outdated that they make teleworking a waste of time. They take up to 30 minutes to turn on and connect, grind to a halt when accessing the remote desktop, and crash often.

Some... more »

Preparing for meetings requires printing out any or every document that was sent electronically through email. The majority of these documents have double digit page numbers often including screen shots. Depending on the meeting size, those same documents have now been multiplied by the number of attendees. During the meeting, notes are jotted on them, and when it’s all over, are either filed away or shredded/recycled... more »

The IRS just authorized WI FI installations for all Laptop computers. Since most Laptops already have wireless capability this made good sence. Why not make all computers WI FI connectable and do away with the rerouting and rewiring of landlines for computers inside all agencies conducting business.

Our nation should adapt an Energy Conservation Law such as Japan has done. Looking at the results of Fujitsu, this adjustment will help our nation financially. I recommend we at least give it a shot with one of the smaller branches such as (Coast Guard) to see if such change would benefit our nations needs.

I feel if we were to convert our desktops to laptops and charge our laptops throughout the night and run our... more »

It is common practice to issue laptops and desktops to designated individuals, doubling the burden on OIT support staff (Both Help Desk, DSM) as well as Asset Management and the user to keep all the hardware/software current with system updates. Note: To maintain COOP readiness all computers must be up to date and ready for service with minimal intervention.
Beyond support there is a direct cost associated with having... more »

I propose that the Gov't either gets completely out of the unclas cell phone/laptop/desktop business; or they get completely into the business.

This may sound contradictory, but please read on.

Conservatively, 95% of government employees have a personal cell phone and a personal laptop and/or desktop computer. Similarly, this same population has a monthly bill for cell phone and internet service.

Many U.S. gov't... more »

I did not request a laptop but was handed one last year "just in case I want to check on my emails when I am away from the office." When I fell ill, I asked to work at home because I had the laptop but my manager denied my request because I did not have a prior authorization (essentially paperwork) to work from home.

The purchase and issuance of laptops and physical workplace policies need to be evaluated for consistency.... more »

Laptop computers do not need replacement every two years. Extend one year, upgrade current laptops and save!

Our agency received new CISCO phones this year - $600 each. Right after, we were offered "soft phones", which are $5 for the software and $70 for a really nice headset.