Policy
Report Calls on Biden Administration to Create Federal Chief Customer Officer
The official would lead customer experience efforts across government.
Ideas
Now Streaming: Government Data
When leveraged effectively, streaming data offers tremendous potential for real-time improvements.
Artificial Intelligence
Army Looks to Launch Next-Level, Automated Warehouse at Fort Hood
The appropriate procurement contract for the work is up for consideration.
Cybersecurity
With NDAA Exclusion, Proponents of FedRAMP Modification Are Down But Not Out
One supporter notes Congress is not the only path to success and is also counting on an incoming Biden administration to reshape the program.
Emerging Tech
AFWERX Launches Space Innovation Hub
Air Force officials announced the creation of SpaceWERX, a team to help Space Force tap into cutting-edge technologies.
Modernization
FBI, FirstNet Move Forward with $92 Million Communications Contract
Transition to the AT&T-built platform will soon kick off.
Ideas
The Iconic American Inventor Is Still a White Male – and That's an Obstacle to Race and Gender Inclusion
National myths about inventorship normalize entrenched discrimination in STEM fields.
Ideas
Insecure Communications Like WhatsApp Are Putting U.S. National Security at Risk
The proliferation of consumer-grade communications applications has given rise to widespread, unsanctioned use throughout the military community.
Ideas
How Airflow Inside Your Car Affects COVID-19 Risk
The study showed that different combinations of open windows could increase or decrease exposure to aerosols.
Artificial Intelligence
AI Accountability, Tech Talent Pipeline In-Focus for Next Congress, Staffers Say
Officials recognize setbacks the pandemic is having on STEM education.
Cybersecurity
U.S., Australia Partnering on Virtual Cyber Training Range
U.S. Cyber Command said the Cyber Training Capabilities Project Arrangement is the first-ever agreement to develop the Army’s Persistent Cyber Training Environment together.
Cybersecurity
NSA Warns That Russian Hackers Are Targeting Virtual Workspaces
The agency urges administrators to prioritize mitigation of a vulnerability affecting six VMware products.
Ideas
To Protect Research Subjects, Account for the Internet
When today’s scientists design experiments, they most often refer to ethical guidelines written decades ago.
Modernization
Microsoft Unveils Top Secret Cloud for Government
The move comes among an array of other cloud-driving announcements.
Ideas
As the Pandemic Rages, the U.S. Could Use a Little Bit More 'Samfundssind'
In English, it roughly translates to community spirit, civic engagement or civic-mindedness.
Ideas
What Are Emergency Use Authorizations, and Do They Guarantee that a Vaccine or Drug Is Safe?
The first time the FDA issued an EUA was in 2005 for an anthrax vaccine, but just for military personnel.
Cybersecurity
What to Expect from CISA’s Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation Efforts in 2021
Program managers said the summer will bring data quality checks.
Emerging Tech
Robotic Surgeries Are Changing the Game Inside One VA Facility
More than 60 robotics-boosted surgical procedures were performed since March—and the program will likely expand in the next year.
Modernization