People
Modernization begins at home, says new FAS chief
IT modernization is not only key for federal agencies, but to GSA's Federal Acquisition Service.
Digital Government
Women in Tech Are Rising Higher in China Than in the U.S.
About half of American technology companies have women in top positions. In China, it’s closer to 80 percent.
Artificial Intelligence
China and the CIA Are Competing to Fund Silicon Valley’s AI Startups
The U.S. intelligence community is upping its early-stage investments in machine-learning companies — but Beijing is pouring in far more.
Digital Government
Health records vendor looks to settle lawsuit with VA
CliniComp wants to test its product's interoperability with VA and DOD electronic health records systems.
Policy
Majority of Feds Want to Ban All Foreign Anti-Virus Software from Government Systems
Defense employees are more bullish on a foreign AV ban than civilian feds.
Modernization
5 things to think about when modernizing agency IT
With the MGT Act poised to become law, it's a matter of when -- not if -- federal agencies will modernize legacy software and infrastructure.
Policy
Congress May Be Making the Pentagon Amazon's Next Big Customer
Though lawmakers revised the so-called "Amazon amendment," only a small number of companies could provide the government with an e-commerce site.
Policy
Will Data-Driven Policy Change How IGs Operate?
Inspectors general should be evaluating how successful federal programs are, not just how compliant they are, according to a recent report.
Cybersecurity
1 in 8 Government Emails Received in October was Phony
In many cases, the spoofed emails come from IP addresses outside of the U.S.
Modernization
GSA wants feedback on cloud contract language
A recent RFI seeks examples of effective and problematic contract language as well as suggestions on how to incorporate cloud services into different contract vehicles for direct solicitations, resellers and system integrators.
Cybersecurity
NDAA pushes more oversight of cyber
With $8 billion dedicated to improving U.S. cyber capabilities, the NDAA has a host of policies geared toward boosting the cyber workforce and streamlining operations.
Ideas
Drones Take Off in a Public Safety Role
Will successful rescue missions completed with the help of drone operators help loosen some of the FAA's regulations?
Emerging Tech
How 'Self-Driving' Trucks Connected the Australian Outback
Decades before autonomous vehicles, an ingenious engineering trick changed life in Australia’s arid, remote interior.
Artificial Intelligence
Inside the Mechanical Brain of the World’s First Robot Citizen
“Oh yeah, she is basically alive."
Digital Government
The Pentagon’s Spending Data Doesn’t Add Up
The DATA Act was supposed to create financial transparency, but a watchdog found plenty of inaccuracies.
Digital Government
Puerto Rico's Massive Telescope Is Still Running on Generators
The Arecibo Observatory is facing months of costly repairs after Hurricane Maria struck in September.
Digital Government
An important new guide to agile
Steve Kelman applauds a new resource for agencies looking to put agile into action.
Acquisition