Emerging Tech
Inside the Air Force Research Laboratory’s Contemporary Quantum Pursuits
The early quantum adopter is making strategic moves to develop on-the-rise capabilities—and manage the hype around them.
IT Modernization
House Passes Bill to Codify and Revamp FedRAMP
The bill would provide $20 million in annual appropriations for the federal cloud security program.
IT Modernization
HHS Websites Will Get Customer Experience Scores in 2021
As part of the updated digital strategy, Health and Human Services Department program offices will be getting graded on a “CX scale.”
Ideas
The Year Ahead: 3 Predictions From the ‘Father of the Internet’ Vint Cerf
With the first doses of a COVID-19 vaccine being administered, a return to normal feels within reach but normal will change.
Data
DOD Expands Data Repository for Business Information Across the Enterprise
The Defense Repository for Common Enterprise Data will be able to support more information systems across the agency with the new designation.
IT Modernization
10 of 15 of DOD’s Major IT Projects Are Behind Schedule, GAO Found
Lack of talent is one of the key reasons Defense officials cited for shortfalls implementing cybersecurity best practices.
Emerging Tech
GSA Releases Draft of New Government IT Services Contract Polaris
The draft request for proposals focuses on IT services and emerging technology offerings from three classes of small business.
Ideas
6 Lessons From 2020 Federal Leaders Should Apply in the Months to Come
As the embers of the dumpster fire that was 2020 burn away, important lessons provide light for the way forward in 2021.
Ideas
Next-Generation Program Protection: The Next Federal Cybersecurity Challenge
As the government aims to buy more innovative products, we must make critical advancements in program protection.
Data
DOD Released Its First Enterprisewide Data Strategy in 2020. Here’s Why It Matters.
While industry experts say the strategy lays a much-needed foundation, the devil’s in the details when it comes to implementation.
Policy
The Federal CX Moves that Mattered in 2020
Experts expect momentum in improving service delivery and customer experience to continue under the coming Biden administration.
IT Modernization
IG: Last Major CBP System Outage Caused By Code Defect Known for 2 Years
The customs agency could have avoided an August 2019 system outage—and hours of delays for travelers—with better patch management and employee training on backup procedures.
CIO Briefing
The Tech Policies the Trump Administration Leaves Behind
Nextgov looks back at the Trump administration's major IT policy moves that will have lasting effects on federal technology for the foreseeable future.
IT Modernization
Defense, Intelligence Agencies Made Major Moves in Cloud in 2020
After bid protests and litigation, some of the largest cloud contracts the government has attempted can get underway.
Emerging Tech
Universal Service Fund Wants Automation Tools to Help Bring Broadband to Communities in Need
The corporation that manages the fund for the Federal Communications Commission is looking for a contractor to help automate its manual, time-consuming data verification process.
IT Modernization
Veterans Affairs Publishes Employee Experience Journey Map
Agency officials believe positive employee experiences translate to improved service delivery to its veterans.
IT Modernization
CISA Releases Draft Use Case For Securing Remote, Mobile and Teleworking Connections
The cybersecurity agency wants feedback on how to secure remote users under the Trusted Internet Connection 3 policy.
IT Modernization
No Failures in Latest FITARA Scorecard But 5 Agencies Slip
In a first, every agency got an A on at least one metric. But a new column on telecom transition brought several agencies down.
Emerging Tech
Two Years into the Government’s National Quantum Initiative
An Office of Science and Technology Policy official offered a look back on what’s unfolded—and a glimpse into what’s to come.
Cybersecurity
Massive Hack Roundup: Microsoft Says Breach 'Not Espionage as Usual'
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