Senate Homeland Clears Bill to Avoid Conflicts of Interest in Federal Contracting
Senate Homeland Clears Bill to Avoid Conflicts of Interest in Federal Contracting
CXO Briefing
$756M Still Left in TMF, But Not For Long
The administration plans to exhaust the $1 billion addition to the Technology Modernization Fund made under last year’s American Rescue Plan Act by the end of the current fiscal year.
Emerging Tech
Federal Advisory Group Report Focuses On Diversifying AI Research and Development
The National Artificial Intelligence Research Resource Task Force issued a report outlining a framework for national AI research and development, hinting on equitable datasets and computing access.
Emerging Tech
Energy Issues $40 Million to Provide STEM Training for Historically Underrepresented Groups
The funding comes from the Energy Department’s “Reaching a New Energy Sciences Workforce” initiative.
Sponsor Content
Deloitte's Multi-Cloud Capabilities for Government
Deloitte has expanded its capabilities to help government agencies gain tailored benefits from cloud transformation and multi-cloud management.
CXO Briefing
There are Vaccine Possibilities for Monkeypox, CDC Says
Though there is “strong scientific concern” that monkeypox is spreading differently than in the past, the current case count is low and there’s not a huge risk to the general community, a CDC official says.
Ideas
Change Management Critical Element in VA Supply Chain Modernization
The Department of Veterans Affairs' plan to redesign its supply chain show promise.
CXO Briefing
Democratic Lawmakers Implore Google To Halt Geo Data Collection
A slew of Democratic lawmakers asked Google to stop harvesting geodata from Android devices amid fear of abortion-related prosecutions.
Emerging Tech
House Subcommittee Hearing Examines Human Side of Telecom Bills
Experts testified on the need to pass several bipartisan telecommunication bills as the Biden administration aims to expand broadband access.
Emerging Tech
DOD to Debut Virtual Desktops for Certain Highly Classified Programs
The effort, which sunsets "Chinstrap" desktop hardware, has been a key priority in the Pentagon's CIO shop.
Cybersecurity
Federal CISO: Recommendations In to Acquisition Council for Software Procurement
Federal CISO Chris DeRusha says he doesn’t want to tie agencies’ hands regarding self attestation versus third-party verification of vendor practices.
Sponsor Content
Data Science in the Public Sector
Incorporating data science, particularly artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML), into workflows can be a strong investment for the public sector.
Cybersecurity
Senate Report Highlights Lack of Government Data on Ransomware Payments
A new report details the role cryptocurrencies play in incentivizing ransomware attacks and the government’s response.
Emerging Tech
'Rotini' Robot Moves Through Mazes on its Own
Soft robots are unique in the robotics arena.
Podcasts
Critical Update: ‘The Good Death Is Our Only Goal’
Leaders from GSA’s 10x program join the podcast to talk about how they’re mapping paths through the Valley of Death.
IT Modernization
$13.5M in New TMF Awards to NARA, USDA
An award to the National Archives appears designed to reduce a pandemic-era backlog in veterans records processing.
CXO Briefing
Senior GOP Senator Asked Watchdog to Report After ‘Whistleblower’ Action at IRS
The request of the watchdog agency followed the release of confidential information leading to a detailed news report of how the mega rich avoid paying taxes.
CXO Briefing
Nuclear Agency Needs to Improve Evaluation of Research Portfolio
The National Nuclear Security Administration is otherwise following leading practices for managing federal research and development funding.
Emerging Tech
This Crafty Tool Can Eavesdrop on 6G Wireless Signals
A little MacGyvering can create security issues for next-gen communications.
CXO Briefing
Senators Push for $300M Boost to TMF
Lawmakers from both sides of the aisle are urging appropriators to back a Biden administration request to add $300 million to the Technology Modernization Fund.
Ideas
Back to the Future: Protecting Against Quantum Computing
Lessons from Germany’s World War II code machine, Enigma, show that even “unbreakable” encryption can be cracked eventually.
Cybersecurity