National Aeronautics and Space Administration
A software closed loop user feedback process.
As software products are developed this will ensure the feedback is collected by a closed loop system to measure the usage, effectiveness and correct issues... more »
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Department of Health and Human Services
Remove Landline Telephones, Add Computer Software
Add software to government laptops so that calls can be made using the microphone.
This would take away the need for purchasing phone plans, allow a seamless transition for work at home, and remove the need for physical landline telephones.
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Have ONE reporting system
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Eliminate Duplicate Software tools (MS Word or Wordperfect
I was appalled to find out on my first day that every DOJ computer comes equipped with two software packages that do almost the exact same thing (MS Word and Wordperfect). I don't care which one we select, but I think spending millions on both sets of licensing fees for such similar software is extremely wasteful.
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Department of Health and Human Services
Mandate Concurrent Licensing Schemas on all Software Licensing
Precedent was when we couldn't buy software with dongles, or everything had to be programmed in ADA. Mandate it and providers will follow. No more difficult than following the... more »
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Department of Veterans Affairs
Solar Panels on Every Federal Building.
Solar Panels on Every Federal Building. This will save lots of money and can make money by sending extra power to power companies and they would have to pay the government. May allow for charging of electric cars at a fee basis. Vote for this idea show that people care about our environment. Thank you!!
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Department of Homeland Security
Proactive Requirements and Resource Identification for Tools
The cost savings can... more »
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Use reliable free open source software
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Energy Efficient Software
Install free energy management software on all PC and Linux machines. The software has shown up to 35% improved efficiency in laboratory and consumer tests. http://www.miserware.com
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Fewer Meetings
In the age of technology there are a lot of time and travel saving ways of sharing ideas. Wikis and other collaborative software are a great ways to share ideas with colleagues without needing to take a lot of time for everyone to meet.
Government IT departments often restrict or... more »
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National Aeronautics and Space Administration
FDCC/USGCB/CIS-configured operating systems from factory
Government (and contractor) IT shops spend countless hours configuring new and existing systems to ensure... more »
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Social Security Administration
Combine Federal Data Centers into one Data Powerhouse
The Federal... more »
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Stop Paying Twice for Windows
We never use the preinstalled version, and we never use the license key we pay... more »
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Telecommunications Development Fund
Single Federal Internet Service Provider
Currently each Federal... more »