Ideas
To Future-Proof the American Economy, We Need 5 Million Digital Jobs in 5 Years
The challenge isn’t having enough workers to fill these roles: It’s that available workers aren’t trained in these high-demand areas.
Ideas
Space Tourism – 20 Years in the Making – Is Finally Ready for Launch
With companies like SpaceX and Blue Origin hoping to build a future for humanity in space, space tourism is a way to demonstrate both the safety and reliability of space travel to the general public.
Digital Government
Biden Again Pitches Expanded Federal Research Investments to Keep U.S. Competitive
“China and other countries are closing in fast,” the president said during his first Congressional address.
Modernization
Court to Explore Whether Trump Administration Interfered in JEDI Cloud Contract
The Defense Department previously said lengthy litigation could bring the contract’s future into question.
Emerging Tech
Army Officials Tout Flexible, Fast Acquisition Authorities as Keys to AR Headset Program
Army officials called the development of the headsets a “success story” for overcoming DOD’s valley of death.
Emerging Tech
Survey: 2 in 3 IT Workers Say Automation Aided Productivity During COVID-19
More than half of those surveyed believe automation software boosted productivity during the pandemic.
Ideas
FTC Warns the AI Industry: Don't Discriminate, or Else
“Keep in mind that if you don’t hold yourself accountable, the FTC may do it for you,” an agency blog post said.
Emerging Tech
Coast Guard Wants Better User Experience for Communications Tech Used on Ships
The Coast Guard is proposing a cooperative research and development agreement to test alternative equipment or architectures that might improve mobile network connectivity.
Cybersecurity
Senators Introduce Fresh Slate of Cybersecurity-Centered Bills
A couple would codify recommendations made by the Cyberspace Solarium Commission.
Digital Government
Audit Finds Inconsistencies in How DOD Buys through Consortia
The Defense Department Office of Inspector General unveiled problems with other transaction agreements including tracking, security, fee negotiation and training.
Emerging Tech
One Bot Saves NSF Staff Roughly 25,000 Hours Per Year, CIO Says
And it’s only one small piece of the agency’s broader automation vision.
Emerging Tech
Lawmakers Propose More Than $100B for Federal Tech-Driving Investments
The Senate is set to consider the bipartisan Endless Frontier Act in the coming weeks.
Artificial Intelligence
Free the Data: Vice Chiefs Launch an Acquisition Crusade
Better access to weapon data is crucial to faster Pentagon purchasing — and dangerous to industry business models.
Policy
House Bill Would Direct Agencies to Examine Sexual Harassment in STEM
Those who introduced it intend to help pave the way for new federal policies.
Emerging Tech
JADC2 Strategy Nearing Completion, Official Says
Lt. Gen. Dennis Crall said the strategy has been briefed to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the deputy secretary of defense.
Digital Government
Bill Would Force Intelligence, Law Enforcement to Obtain Warrants Before Buying Americans’ Data
As with other tech companies, agencies would have to obtain court orders to compel data brokers to turn over information.
Ideas
Why the Military Is Leading the Charge on 5G
It’s not unlike the way that the military heavily invested in radar technology during World War II.
Modernization
Defense Logistics Agency Making Rapid Progress in Cloud Migration
A DLA official said the agency moved apps to the cloud close to six weeks ahead of schedule.
Ideas
Federal Networking Predictions in the Age of Modernization
This year is poised to be the year of network upgrades.
Emerging Tech