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
Transportation Secretary Pushes for Government Support for Vehicle Innovation
The Transportation secretary doubled down on the government's role in fostering a strong environment for emerging tech like electric cars and buses, automated vehicles.
Ideas
The Metaverse Offers a Future Full of Potential—for Terrorists and Extremists, Too
Violent extremists could find the metaverse a useful recruiting and organizing tool – and a target-rich environment.
Emerging Tech
Next National Defense Strategy Should Address Hybrid Warfare, Experts Say
Embracing innovative technology and more data sharing with allies should be part of the coming strategy, accordingto former Defense officials.
Emerging Tech
Privacy Advocates Connect Capitol Attack to Need for Data Protection Legislation
Sen. Ron Wyden joined citizen groups calling for limits on data collection as a way around an impasse over regulating free speech.
Emerging Tech
Army to Deploy Virtual Reality Capabilities to Combat Sexual Assault
Lessons on regulatory guidance and more will be provided through the potential new training.
Emerging Tech
Alexa, Webex headed to the moon
Custom-built versions of Amazon's Alexa digital voice assistant and Cisco's Webex video collaboration software will be tested on NASA's unmanned Orion spacecraft as it travels to the moon and back.
Ideas
AI-Powered Automation Can Be Both a Part of the Problem and Part of the Solution
There are real security concerns that should be addressed ahead of further government adoption of a truly automated future.
Emerging Tech
Telecoms Agree To Delay 5G Rollout Amid Government Safety Concerns
Following the saga between telecommunications giants and multiple government agencies, the Transportation Department secured a brief delay of the nationwide 5G rollout.
Ideas
3 Ways for Government to Sustain Momentum in Digital Transformation
The past two years spurred incomparable change for federal workforces and citizen services.
Emerging Tech
Verizon, AT&T Reject Government Request for 5G Delay
Leaders at Transportation and the FAA raised concerns about 5G C-band’s interference with air travel safety, which private sector CEOs dismiss.
Ideas
The Government and Technology Innovation That Shined in 2021
Some agencies laid some groundwork for new developments that might make life better in the future.
Emerging Tech
How the Government Expanded its Supercomputing Assets in 2021
A number of new and powerful machines are being built and installed for federal agencies.
Emerging Tech