• Digital GI Bill Modernization Awards $564M in Education Benefits During the First Month

     1 month ago

    Digital GI Bill Modernization Awards $564M in Education Benefits During the First Month

    Veterans can now access their GI Bill benefits faster and easier than ever before. The VA’s latest update streamlines payments and services, offering a one-stop digital platform that’s more secure and user-friendly, benefiting over 225,000 Veterans and their families.

  • Remembering Those Who Serve

     Nov. 30, 2023

    Remembering Those Who Serve

    VA recently expanded its Veterans Legacy Memorial digital site, adding nearly five million Veteran records.

  • Watch Beyond the Uniform: A Deep Dive into Veterans’ Digital Experiences

     Aug. 23, 2023

    Watch Beyond the Uniform: A Deep Dive into Veterans’ Digital Experiences

    We traveled across the country to get up-close and personal with the Veterans both using and driving the technologies VA creates. Watch the short documentary film. .

  • DigitalVA Expo Shatters VA Livestream Records

     July 14, 2023

    DigitalVA Expo Shatters VA Livestream Records

    On June 29, 2023, VA hosted the first DigitalVA Expo in Silicon Valley, showcasing its vision of a world-class digital experience for Veterans.

  • OIT Achieving “Big Hairy Audacious Goals” with OKRs

     June 9, 2023

    OIT Achieving “Big Hairy Audacious Goals” with OKRs

    We intend to become the best IT organization in government. We’ll do it by putting the customer first, delivering high-quality products, and focusing relentlessly on operational excellence. With our OKRs, we’ve identified the principal tool we’ll use to realize this audacious goal.

  • IT as a Product Group: Critical Change for Digital Transformation

     March 21, 2023

    IT as a Product Group: Critical Change for Digital Transformation

    Join us for a new blog series from Kurt DelBene, Assistant Secretary for Information and Technology and Chief Information Officer.

  • People Excellence: VA Executives Win Industry Awards for Federal IT Leadership

     March 16, 2023

    People Excellence: VA Executives Win Industry Awards for Federal IT Leadership

    Eleven Office of Information and Technology leaders were recognized on the 2023 FedHealthIT100 and Federal 100 lists for driving mission-oriented, strategic IT programs and teams.

  • VA Named a Top 100 Place to Work in IT

     March 9, 2023

    VA Named a Top 100 Place to Work in IT

    VA's Office of Information and Technology ranked 58th among large organizations, within Foundry’s Computerworld 2023 Best Places to Work in IT list.

  • Technology Improves Veterans’ Access to Safe, Affordable Housing

     Jan. 26, 2023

    Technology Improves Veterans’ Access to Safe, Affordable Housing

    With SQUARES, VA’s Office of Information and Technology and Veterans Health Administration are rapidly transforming Veteran housing services.

  • Get a Behind-the-Scenes Look at OIT’s Exciting New Vision

     Oct. 6, 2022

    Get a Behind-the-Scenes Look at OIT’s Exciting New Vision

    OIT’s service lines have big plans for the future. Check out how leaders across OIT are embracing the challenges ahead in the Vision 2022 video series.

  • Building the VA Health and Benefits App

     Sept. 12, 2022

    Building the VA Health and Benefits App

    Technologists at VA use human-centered design to build and develop a health and benefits app for Veterans.

  • Boosting Operational Excellence and Enhancing the Veteran Experience

     Sept. 8, 2022

    Boosting Operational Excellence and Enhancing the Veteran Experience

    As we reach the midway point of 2022, let’s take a look at OIT’s plans for a brighter future in the Vision 2022 video series.