Modernization
Trump Said Government Has One 40-Year-Old IT System. It Actually Has At Least 10.
The federal sector's technology problem is worse than the president's thinks.
Modernization
Can 911 get with the times?
While innovative consumer communications apps proliferate, the 911 emergency infrastructure remains stuck in the 20th century.
Cybersecurity
Student cyber teams do battle
Student cyber teams from the military academies are doing battle with an NSA-led red cell trying to disable their networks in the NSA's annual Cyber Defense Exercise.
Cybersecurity
Industry frets about supply chain standards in cyber framework
Many in the tech sphere are pushing back on the inclusion of supply chain risk management in the revised NIST cybersecurity framework.
Emerging Tech
Inside NASA's X-Plane Program
In five to 10 years, we may be passengers in these experimental aircraft.
Acquisition
White House taps old policies for new government makeover
New guidance from OMB advises agencies to use shared services, GWACs and federal schedules for acquisition, and to leverage IT wherever possible in restructuring plans.
Digital Government
US Army Exploring ‘Devastating’ New Weapon For Use In War with Russia
The Kinetic Energy Projectile would be a tungsten warhead that moves at three times the speed of sound, destroying anything in its path.
Artificial Intelligence
How A.I. Will Redefine Human Intelligence
Machines aren’t just infiltrating the human world, they’re altering our perception of what people can do.
Modernization
VA mulls cloud-based version of Vista
The Department of Veterans Affairs is examining the possibility of keeping its Vista health record, but as an outsourced, commercialized cloud-based service.
Digital Government
The Steady Rise of Digital Border Searches
At the current rate, customs agents are on track to increase inspections of travelers’ electronic devices by a third this year.
Digital Government
GSA’s Federal Acquisition Service to Revamp Customer Service to the Tune of $1.3M
CenturyLink will provide hosted contact center and voice-over IP services to FAS as part of its contact center modernization project.
Digital Government
Brand Executives Have Totally Misunderstood What Kind of Experience Consumers Want Online
Brands know a strong digital presence is no longer optional. But that's all they know.
People
Hiring freeze out, but wider job cuts on tap
While the White House announced an end to the 90-day hiring freeze, agencies will still be on a short leash -- and legacy IT systems are also in the president's sights.
Digital Government
Watchdog: U.S. Manufacturing Needs Boost from Commerce
The department isn’t contributing enough to manufacturing, a Government Accountability Office audit says.
Digital Government
Trump Promises 'Massive Program' to Upgrade Federal IT Systems
The Office of American Innovation hosted tech executives, including IBM CEO Ginni Rometty, to discuss business-inspired solutions to government problems.
Cybersecurity
Industry Urges Changes to NIST Framework Update
The comments came ahead of a Monday deadline for a 1.1 version of the popular framework.
Modernization
These Bluetooth Trackers Make Sure You Don't Lose Anything Ever Again
No more ransacking the entire house.
Digital Government
Tech Leaders’ Top Recommendations for Fixing Federal IT Challenges
These key actions key include bolstering FITARA, enhancing CIO authorities and improving budget formulation, governance, workforce operations and transition planning.
Digital Government
Startups Worship the Young. But Research Shows People Are Most Innovative When They’re Older
One study found the overall median age of innovators was 47 years old.
People