Modernization
Agencies Have Spent More Than $300M In Response to the COVID-19 Outbreak
Federal buyers spent more than $4.8 million on hand sanitizer alone in the last two months.
Policy
How the Federal Tech Community Is Coping With COVID-19
“The IT leaders in the federal community, our contractor partners and our vendors are stepping up in incredible ways,” Federal Chief Information Officer Suzette Kent said.
Digital Government
Defense Secretary Says Teleworking Could Last Months
During a virtual town hall, Mark Esper warned employees to be vigilant for phishing attempts and practice good cyber hygiene.
Digital Government
GSA Warns of COVID-19 Contracting Scam and Price Gouging
After receiving reports of an imposter claiming to hold a GSA contract, officials are reminding agency buyers to verify vendor information.
Emerging Tech
White House Launches Supercomputing Consortium to Fight COVID-19
Scientists are tapping supercomputers to learn more about the novel coronavirus.
Emerging Tech
Trump Administration Wants to Know What COVID-19 Tech From China Should Be Exempt From Tariffs
The administration has already lifted tariffs on 200 medical-care products from China in response to the coronavirus outbreak but wants to know what more is needed.
Ideas
GPS is Fatally Flawed. It’s Past Time to Fix It.
A terrestrial system could make GPS spoof-proof.
Ideas
Power Through Vulnerability: The New Chapter in Leadership
Are you comfortable enough at work to show your flaws?
Cybersecurity
FTC Warns of New Coronavirus-Oriented Scams
The agency has updated its list of hacking and other tactics that prey on the generous and the needy in times of crisis.
Digital Government
Senators Call on Agencies to Post Contingency Plans for Public
It’s the latest push by lawmakers on the executive branch to be more transparent in its COVID-19 response.
Digital Government
CBP Intercepts First Package of Counterfeit COVID-19 Test Kits
Packages aren't always what they seem.
Emerging Tech
Special Delivery: DOJ Charges Two Men for Delivering Prison Contraband with Drones
The smuggled goods included drugs, phones, saw blades, syringes and Just for Men hair color.
Emerging Tech
Pentagon Seeks Pitches for 5G-Enabled Virtual Reality Projects
The Defense Department released the third of four requests for 5G prototypes to test at military bases.
Policy
Trump Relaxes Patient Data Rules to Allow Doctors to Use Personal Phones for Telehealth
The administration broadened telehealth coverage to all Medicare beneficiaries and eased HIPAA regulations for the duration of the pandemic emergency.
Emerging Tech
Medical Consortium Preps to Fast-Track Tech to Battle COVID-19
One or more requests for project proposals could be on the horizon.
Digital Government
Telecom Companies Agree to Keep America Online During COVID-19 Crisis
For the next 60 days, companies will work to help ensure communities across the U.S. have reliable connectivity.
Cybersecurity
Senators Propose Barring TikTok from Government Devices
Major government departments have already banned employees from downloading the popular app.
Emerging Tech
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Verizon Unveil Partnership to Advance 5G
It marks the first deployment of fifth generation wireless technology at a national lab.
Modernization