Digital Government
Missile Defense Agency Updating Parts Of IT, Cyber Operations
The Defense subagency is looking for upgrades.
Emerging Tech
The Metaverse is Money and Crypto is King – Why You’ll be on a Blockchain When You’re Virtual-World Hopping
Blockchain will be a big deal in the metaverse.
Digital Government
Report Outlines How Government Contact Centers of Tomorrow Should Operate
Contact centers engage tens of millions of Americans each year.
Emerging Tech
NIST Seeks Members For New IoT Advisory Board
The inaugural board will advise the Internet of Things Working Group on federal policies that may influence IoT development and security.
Digital Government
Native American Advocates Discuss Barriers To Broadband Before Senate
A Senate Committee hearing focused on the digital divide in rural tribal areas, and where federal programs are falling short.
Digital Government
Policy Makers Discuss Appropriate U.S. and U.K. Response to Online Disinformation
Former Texas Rep. Will Hurd weighed in.
Emerging Tech
Creepy, Cool and Coherent: Potential Government Tech Shines at CES 2022
From humanoid robots to zero-emissions drones, CES was filled with lots of tech that may be relevant to government soon.
Ideas
How the AI-Enabled Worker Will Deliver Better Government in 2022
AI needs people to maximize its potential.
Artificial Intelligence
Report: Ensure Federal AI Policies are Aligned
Federal agencies may not be on the same page when it comes to artificial intelligence programs.
Emerging Tech
Energy Launches New Program To Overhaul the U.S. Electrical Grid
Pursuant to President Biden’s sustainable energy plans, the Department of Energy launched a new initiative to restore the country’s electrical grid through expanded access and more resilient systems.
Emerging Tech
Radicalization Pipelines: How Targeted Advertising on Social Media Drives People to Extremes
Advertising is getting more aggressive.
Emerging Tech
VA Inks $13 Million Contract with Google Cloud to Drive the Making of Apps for Vets
A new announcement marks the “continued evolution” of an ongoing program and aims to promote customer experience.
Modernization
Coast Guard Completes Financial System Modernization
The Coast Guard is the latest agency to update its financial software systems as more federal agencies continue modernization efforts.
Digital Government
Newly Uncovered Emails Intensify Republican Senator's Unease About DOD’s Cloud Contracts
A senior senator continued a back-and-forth with auditors over the Defense Department's now-canceled JEDI contract.
Cybersecurity
NIST Updates Cybersecurity Engineering Guidelines
Amid constant cybersecurity threats, NIST added more insight for engineers and programmers on how to mitigate system vulnerabilities.
Emerging Tech
FAA Lists 50 Airports Exempt From New 5G Rollout
These airports will have a temporary buffer zones to ensure airplane altimeters are protected, pursuant to an agreement between telecommunication companies and the government.
Emerging Tech
Air Force Improvises With 3D Printing to Overcome Supply Chain Challenge
A senior airman’s creative idea resulted in money saved and capabilities improved at Joint Base Langley-Eustis.
Emerging Tech
Who’s in Charge of US Space Policy?
Space professionals worry the National Space Council is ceding its defense portfolio.
Emerging Tech
Intel Researchers Explore Making Adaptive Computer Systems that Can Be Worn Like Comfy Clothes
The Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Activity wants information to accelerate the design of smart, responsive textiles.
Emerging Tech