Modernization
Accenture Federal Wins $96M Task Order to Modernize and Automate VA Services
Through human-centered design, federal employees and other users will weigh in on what works, along the way.
Cybersecurity
Former National Security Council Officials Flag Backlash From Commerce Blacklisting Huawei
U.S. companies’ participation in crucial standards setting bodies is falling off even more precipitously.
Policy
Lawmakers Want the Next COVID-19 Relief Package to Support Suicide Prevention
Dozens of officials want the government to establish “9-8-8” as the new “9-1-1” for mental health crises.
Ideas
Creating an Oversight Toolkit to Ensure the CARES Act Delivers for the American People
Inspectors general across government need modern tools in their fight against fraud.
Emerging Tech
Above-Average Hurricane Season Could Further Challenge Government's Pandemic Response
Technology may be key in ensuring the government responds to disasters on multiple fronts, a retired U.S. Army General said.
Emerging Tech
Privacy Options Don't Boost Trust in Voice Assistants
For some users, adjusting privacy and content settings could have an unfavorable effect, the new research shows.
Modernization
GSA Develops Human-Centered Design Buying Guide for Agencies
The buying guide assistance to federal agencies looking to improve their customer experience operations.
Ideas
As the Coronavirus Interrupts Global Supply Chains, People Have an Alternative: Make It at Home
The cost of 3D printers has dropped low enough to be accessible to most Americans.
Emerging Tech
Republican Lawmakers Propose Bill to Support Government COVID-19 Research Effort
The COVID Research Act includes several authorizations, including $50 million to the Energy Department.
Emerging Tech
Survey: 4 in 5 Americans Worried Pandemic Will Encourage Government Surveillance
Many Americans oppose intrusive technologies even if they’re intended to assist in the government’s response to coronavirus.
Ideas
What Federal IT Modernization Leaders Do Best
Modernization is not about just finding solutions that are more cost-efficient and more secure.
Ideas
How South Korea Flattened the Coronavirus Curve with Technology
Two measures were critical in the country’s ability to flatten the curve: extensive testing for the disease and a national system for promptly and effectively tracking people infected with COVID-19.
Cybersecurity
What the FCC's Ligado Decision Might Mean for the Future of Spectrum
Lawmakers' threats muffled by key federal entities turning to "technical" measures to mitigate any GPS interference.
Emerging Tech
Supercomputing System Fighting COVID-19 Gets Upgrade
AMD made the contribution to nearly double the system’s performance capabilities.
Emerging Tech
Army Research Shows How Do-It-Yourself Facemasks Can Be as Safe as N95s
Personal protective equipment for hospital workers is running out. This design works as well as the best in class.
Ideas
COVID-19: The Unlikely Accelerant of IT Modernization
The current crisis ushers in the workplace of the future today.
Emerging Tech
NASA Engineers Rapidly Create Ventilator Tailored to Treat COVID-19 Patients
The new device is under Food and Drug Administration review for emergency-use authorization.
Digital Government
Federal Spending on COVID-19 Doubles in Last 10 Days
The latest government spending data shows a major jump between April 13 and 23, up to $6.4 billion.
Artificial Intelligence
Critical Update: How the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Plans to Run ‘Better, Cheaper, Faster’ Tech
Chief Information Officer Jamie Holcombe and his team are stabilizing and modernizing IT to help meet growing demands in a changing marketplace.
Emerging Tech