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November 22, 2024

FCS Product Modernization Campaign

In an effort to clearly define and share FCS's vision and strategy for growth with our stakeholders and tenant community, FCS has developed and is set to release three key strategic elements as part of a larger Modernization Campaign:

  1. Ecosystem Modernization Strategy for FY24-26: Comprehensive strategy that outlines the framework for how FCS will achieve its goals and objectives, aligning with both the GSA Strategic Plan (Fiscal Years 2022–2026) and the FCS Information Security (FCS/IS) Partnership Strategy.
  2. FCS Product Roadmap: Overview of past product growth and future enhancements to provide FCS stakeholders insight to planned FCS improvements.
  3. Product Documentation: Comprehensive FCS product documentation covering the major product lines available via MKDocs. Information includes product definitions, features, underlying technologies, uses, security, how to's, and other resources. (Access to FCS Product Documentation is limited to users via Virtual Desktop or GFE)
Together, these three elements lay a solid foundation for growth and transformation, aligning innovation with strategic goals. The synergy between these aspects drives immediate progress and fosters sustainable evolution across the organization, maximizing efficiency and alignment with long-term objectives.

July 12, 2024

April Kestyn is serving as the ACIO of the Office of Acquisition IT Services

It is with mixed emotions that we announce the departure of Sagar Samant, Associate CIO from the Office of Acquisition IT Services (IDQ) at the General Services Administration (GSA). After an impactful and dedicated tenure of eight years, Sagar has decided to pursue new opportunities.

Sagar's leadership, vision, and unwavering commitment have significantly contributed to the growth and success of the Office of Acquisition IT Services. Under his guidance, the team has achieved numerous milestones, including the implementation of advanced acquisition systems, enhancement of IT service delivery, and fostering a culture of innovation and excellence. His contributions have left a lasting legacy, and he will be greatly missed by his colleagues and the entire GSA community.

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Q4 2024
Cloud Ecosystem Newsletter

Check out the latest edition of our newsletter. Each quarter, we will provide an overview of highlights, initiatives, metrics and key accomplishments.

Cloud Ecosystem Newsletter
May 23, 2024
COMET Tech Exchange

Check out this recording of the latest edition of the tech exchange in which GSA leadership meets with our internal partners and external vendors to discuss news and opportunities in the Federal IT space.

COMET Tech Exchange Page

COMET Technical Exchange


Playbook Spotlight

FSS19 Phase 3 Modernization
November 2024

Read about the FSS19 Phase 3 Modernization consisting of a "lift-and-shift" from the on-prem GSA EIO Data Center to the FCS Multi-tenant Container as-a-Service (MCaaS) environment. This effort removes Mainframe dependency and allows the legacy applications to reap the benefits of the cloud.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Learning Path
November 2024

AI is a rapidly developing technology that GSA utilizes regularly. Visit the new AI at GSA page to learn how to use AI tools responsibly, deepen your AI knowledge, and access resources.

New Feature Requests
November 2024

Interested in adding a new feature to, or enhancing your current application? Learn about the New Feature Request (NFR) process and decision-making criteria by visiting the new dedicated NFR page.

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Cloud Ecosystem Newsletter

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Cloud Training Opportunities

Visit the Cloud Lounge to learn about upcoming opportunities to deepen your knowledge of cloud skills through online and in person learning opportunities.