Emerging Tech
‘This May Not Be The Big One’: Army Scientists Warn of Worse Potential Pandemics
The service is closing in on a “pan-coronavirus” vaccine and on synthetic antibodies that could protect a population before spread. But that may not be enough.
Emerging Tech
Military to Use Lasers to Send Data From Space to Drones
In the first experiment of its kind, military researchers will attempt to link drones to satellites via light.
Emerging Tech
Feds Aim to Standardize Geographic Information Systems Across the 911 Landscape
A new solicitation offers a glimpse into the next generation of 911.
Emerging Tech
Verizon Awarded $495 Million Contract for DOD Supercomputing Network Modernization
The company won the fourth iteration of the Defense Research Engineering Network contract.
Emerging Tech
Lawmakers Propose $50 Million Federal Program to Support Rural Patients
If passed, a new bill could increase telehealth and remote patient monitoring in places with limited broadband access.
Ideas
The First Mobile Phone Call Was 75 Years Ago – What It Takes for Technologies to Go from Breakthrough to Big Time
Technology development really occurs on a timescale of decades.
Cybersecurity
NSA: Test Unified Communications Patches Before Installing
Guidance from the National Security Agency aims to protect communications carried over the internet from eavesdropping, denial-of-service attacks and other dangers.
Emerging Tech
U.S. Needs Tech Agency to Compete with China, Think Tank Says
The U.S. Innovation and Competition Act is just a first step when it comes to competition with China, according to the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation.
Modernization
HHS Puts Up $80M to Increase Number and Diversity of Health IT Workforce
The four-year effort will focus on improving data collection—especially around race and ethnicity—and training a more diverse health informatics and technology workforce.
Cybersecurity
Bipartisan Bill Bolsters FCC Motion to Ban Suspect Chinese Telecom Equipment
The Federal Communications Commission is already set to vote on a notice of proposed rulemaking on its equipment authorization program.
Emerging Tech
Lawmakers Renew Effort to Ban Federal Agencies from Using Facial Recognition Tech
The reintroduced bill would prohibit agencies from using biometric tech and block federal funds for biometric surveillance systems.
Modernization
DOD's Commercial Virtual Remote Environment Officially Sunsets
The environment for collaboration that supported telework during the pandemic expired.
Ideas
Biden’s Proposed Budget Is a Step in the Right Direction for Emerging Tech
The administration must engage cutting-edge tech companies that will drive economic prosperity and keep the U.S. ahead of its adversaries.
Cybersecurity
FDA Tells NIST Securing ‘Critical Software’ Extends Beyond Devices
Two federal agencies were among those who submitted comments to the National Institute of Standards and Technology for shaping deliverables under a recent executive order.
Ideas
What Blockchain Tells Us about the Pentagon’s Innovation Struggles
The obstacles to this new technology are hardly unique to it.
Modernization
FBI Seeks a Vendor to Help with Multiyear IT Modernization Project
The Office of the Chief Information Officer is creating a new contract to help with the IT Modernization Initiative and other major efforts.
Modernization
Defense Officials Tout Proposed Tech Investments But Senators Focus on Divestments
Senate Armed Services Committee lawmakers focused on the withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan.
Emerging Tech
VA Integrates Extended Reality Technology Across Sites and Treatments
The agency is also launching a new pilot program across multiple facilities.
Digital Government
GSA Needs an IT Vendor to Help Manage Its Lease App: G-REX
The Public Buildings Service’s app undergoes biweekly maintenance updates and occasionally ships major enhancements.
Ideas