Emerging Tech
Study: China Far Outpacing U.S. in Worldwide Robotics Patents
The U.S. is fourth in robotics patents, behind China, Japan and South Korea.
Modernization
What Google’s New Cloud Security Authorizations Mean for Its Government Customers
Company officials called the updates the result of a significant engineering effort.
Modernization
Building a Cloud-Savvy Workforce May Mean Rethinking Degree Requirements
Government and industry officials question how they can keep cloud positions filled when they require various degrees and certifications.
Emerging Tech
Lockheed Martin and Verizon to Partner to Develop 5G Tech for the Military
The companies recently connected a military communications network to a commercial 5G network.
Cybersecurity
Bill to Codify FedRAMP Set for Vote in Senate Committee
If passed, agencies would have to explain their reasons for rejecting previously authorized cloud products or services.
Emerging Tech
Health Agency Seeks Feedback on Personal Protective Technology Hub
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health is looking for innovative ideas to maximize the protection different types of gear offers in different industry sectors.
Artificial Intelligence
Presidential Advisers Recommend Agencies Invest in Automating Software Assurance
The National Security Telecommunications Advisory Committee is about to meet with senior cybersecurity officials from the White House on the issue.
Artificial Intelligence
DISA Moves to Combat Intensifying Cyber Threats with Artificial Intelligence
As part of its pursuit, the agency is forming an Office of the Chief Data Officer.
Cybersecurity
NSA, CISA Weigh in on Shared Responsibility for Cloud Security in the 5G Era
Fifth-generation networking is expected to multiply opportunities for hackers using tactics already observed in attacks like the one against IT management firm SolarWinds.
Emerging Tech
Senate Unanimously Passes Secure Equipment Act
The legislation aims to protects telecom networks from foreign threats.
Modernization
GAO Sides With Microsoft in Massive NSA Contract Protest
NSA awarded the contract to Amazon Web Services in July.
Emerging Tech
Half of Space Travelers Experience Back Pain
The human spine is built to support our bodies under the gravitational forces experienced on Earth.
Modernization
GSA Seeks Federal Employees Ideas on Equity and Climate Change
The 10x program unveiled new investment opportunities aligned with the Biden-Harris administration's policies.
Emerging Tech
Texas Republicans Want to Make the State the Center of the Cryptocurrency Universe
North America’s largest bitcoin mine sits just down the road from the old aluminum plant, about 60 miles northeast of Austin.
Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity Is One of Five Pillars in State’s Modernization Initiative
In addition to creating two new positions to handle international cyber and emerging tech issues, Secretary of State Antony Blinken is calling for a 50% increase in the department’s IT budget.
Emerging Tech
GSA Opens Bidding on More Cryptocurrency Auctions
The General Services Administration's latest bitcoin and litecoin up for bid is valued at over $268,000.
Digital Government
White House Names Leaders for FCC and NTIA
With the nomination of Gigi Sohn, the FCC is also now poised to have a full suite of commissioners to tackle issues under its remit, including cybersecurity.
Emerging Tech
Better Touch Screens Could Let You Feel Stuff Before You Buy It
The goal is for the screen to mimic textures.
Cybersecurity