House Dems Propose $50M for Tech Modernization Fund in Fiscal 2022
House Dems Propose $50M for Tech Modernization Fund in Fiscal 2022
Policy
U.S., EU Create Council to Consider and Coordinate Tech Standards
It could be a vessel to puzzle out new regulations, according to the Commerce secretary.
CIO Briefing
Coast Guard Starts Process of Upgrading Its Biometrics At Sea System
The BASS system enables officers to collect biometrics from detainees at sea and match that information against the Homeland Security database.
CIO Briefing
Top Republican Calls for IG Investigations Into Feds’ Telework Productivity During Pandemic
An oversight subcommittee ranking member, Jody Hice, blasted the White House for seeking a permanent increase in federal remote work without first seeking more data about the impact on agency missions.
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eBook: Automatic Government
In this eBook, Nextgov examines how agencies employ automation and other variants of artificial intelligence software to improve service delivery and mission outcomes.
Emerging Tech
Will the Government's UFO Report Show We’re not Alone?
An astronomy expert breaks down what he expects from the government's upcoming UFO report and whether humans are alone in the universe.
CIO Briefing
Senate Confirms Robin Carnahan to Lead GSA
She worked for the agency during the previous administration.
CIO Briefing
Lawmaker Says Pentagon Cloud Migration Shouldn’t Stumble Because of JEDI Delays
The top lawmaker on the House Armed Services cyber and tech subcommittee also said DOD has to move beyond a focus on migration toward cloud security and optimization.
Cybersecurity
FCC Advances Efforts to Remove Untrusted Chinese Equipment from US Market
The Commission has set a date to vote on its most recent order for companies to rip and replace Huawei, ZTE and other gear from their networks.
Emerging Tech
Microsoft Joins Space-Focused Threat Intelligence Sharing Community
The company is the newest named founding member of Space ISAC.
IT Modernization
GSA’s Latest Blanket Purchase Agreement Benefits Climate Agency
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has a new way to procure mission critical IT.
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Serving Citizens Better with More Flexible Agreements
We talked to public servants from more than 15 U.S. states to find out which technology innovations are helping them increase efficiency and serve their public better.
Ideas
5 Priorities to Uplevel Identity Security with the Technology Modernization Fund
Modern threats require modern solutions to solve them.
CIO Briefing
White House Plans ‘Multi-Year Strategy’ To Boost Federal Workforce
Hiring and pay raises are priorities, and key lawmakers say the 2022 increase is on track.
CIO Briefing
Deputy Defense Secretary Says US Needs to Defend Its Artificial Intelligence Better
AI safety is often overlooked in the private sector, but Deputy Secretary Kathleen Hicks wants the Defense Department to lead a cultural change.
Cybersecurity
CISA Collaborating With White House on Forthcoming Zero-Trust Strategy
The agency has already released a draft model to guide agencies implementation of the concept under a recent executive order.
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Senate Confirms OPM Director in Close Vote
With Vice President Kamala Harris breaking a tie, lawmakers installed the first permanent director for the federal government’s HR agency in more than a year.
CIO Briefing
Defense Digital Service Director Used Signal App In Violation of Pentagon Policy, IG Says
The DOD Office of Inspector General found evidence that outgoing DDS Director Brett Goldstein also encouraged subordinates to use the encrypted messaging app.
Emerging Tech
Reps Call for Review Into Alleged FBI ‘Misconduct’ Against Chinese Scientist Accused of Spying
They asked the Inspector General to launch a new investigation.
CIO Briefing
Advocacy Group Asks Biden Administration to Consider 7 Reforms for Governmentwide Contracts
A group of federal contractors want to see the governmentwide acquisition contract, or GWAC, program process improved for innovative and non-traditional vendors.
CIO Briefing
3 Essential Elements Governments Need to Expand Broadband
Dedicated offices, planning and technical assistance and competitive grant programs are key components for effective broadband efforts, says The Pew Charitable Trusts.
Emerging Tech