Digital Government
Intelligence Authorization Would Add to Due Process Rules for Security Clearance Reviews
Also new in the bill is a provision allowing the government to share negative information about contractors with their companies.
Digital Government
Federal CIO Suzette Kent Tells Staff She’s Retiring
The government’s top IT leader is leaving government in July.
Modernization
GSA Ups Spending Limit for STARS Governmentwide Contract to $22B
The agency raises the ceiling again for the popular small business set-aside contract.
Emerging Tech
Bill Calls for Federally Funded Research on Police Use of Force and Facial Recognition
The legislation would authorize millions to underpin the efforts it mandates.
Digital Government
Data Shows Significant Drop in IT Services Spending Post COVID-19
Global government spending data shows worldwide decline in IT spending this year, though the numbers tell a unique story for the U.S. government.
Emerging Tech
The Pentagon’s Research Chief and His Deputy Are Resigning
Michael Griffin, defense undersecretary for research and engineering, and his deputy announced their July 10 departure in an email to staff.
Ideas
Pandemic Reveals Need to Make Airwaves More Resilient
The spectrum's sweet spot—frequencies in the mid-range—can carry significant amounts of data while reaching many users but are reserved for the government.
Emerging Tech
How DHS Is Using Multicookers and Predictive Calculators Against the Coronavirus
The agency’s Science and Tech Directorate continues to focus its efforts on pandemic-fighting experiments.
Digital Government
Defense Information Network to Host Data Repository for Contractors’ Cybersecurity Audits, Official Says
Applications are now available for aspiring assessor organizations, which will also need to have their security certified.
Emerging Tech
TSA's Plan to Address Evolving Threats to Travelers Relies on Innovative Technology
While technology was not a distinct focus area for the agency, it permeates every aspect of the administrator’s vision.
Digital Government
New National Science Foundation Director Begins Six-Year Term
Sethuraman “Panch” Panchanathan officially became the 15th director of the government’s lead scientific research outreach and funding arm.
Ideas
How Agencies Can Fight COVID-19 Backlogs With Customer Experience
Customer experience doesn't stop because of coronavirus.
Artificial Intelligence
Defense Authorization Act Clears Key Subcommittee in the House
The legislation includes some recommendations from the Cyberspace Solarium Commission, but not the main one.
Emerging Tech
5G-Focused Legislation Aims to Improve Security in Military Telecom Infrastructure
The DoD 5G Act would direct the launch of a Defense Secretary-led telecommunications security program.
Policy
New Team Telecom Recommendation Doesn’t Bode Well for U.S.-China Connections
The Justice Department-led commission cited Chinese cybersecurity laws in spurning an undersea cable that would vastly improve the speed and capacity of data transfers to the region.
Digital Government
Pentagon Says it Needs ‘More Time’ Fixing JEDI Contract
The JEDI contract will not be awarded until at least August.
Emerging Tech
GSA Explores Production of a Common Operating Platform for Crisis Management
The Office of Mission Assurance details the agency’s needs in a new RFI.
Ideas
3 Reasons to Double Up on Emerging Technology Training During Crises
Today’s opportunity to skill-up will be gone tomorrow.
Artificial Intelligence
3 Bills Focused on Securing Tech Superiority Over China
Lawmakers aim to beef up the government’s tech prowess and put protections on American intellectual property and talent.
Ideas