Ideas
Unintentional or Evolutionary: How Digital Platforms Impact Future Jobs
Two technology catalysts have changed the workforce needs of both government and the private sector.
Digital Government
Nava looks to APIs to standardize federated benefits programs
Digital services firm Nava is starting a new demo project with the WIC program with the goal of showing the potential of an API standard for modernizing across the state-run program.
Modernization
$756M still left in TMF, but not for long
The administration plans to exhaust the $1 billion addition to the Technology Modernization Fund made under last year’s American Rescue Plan Act by the end of the current fiscal year.
Digital Government
$756M Still Left in TMF, But Not For Long
The administration plans to exhaust the $1 billion addition to the Technology Modernization Fund made under last year’s American Rescue Plan Act by the end of the current fiscal year.
Cybersecurity
Senate Homeland Clears Bill to Avoid Conflicts of Interest in Federal Contracting
A hearing the committee held leading up to the bill’s markup focused on a shortage of procurement officials in the federal workforce, which an industry witness said could be addressed if it weren’t for inflexible ethics rules.
People
Federal call center workers strike over pay, healthcare costs
Employees at Maximus call centers working on Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services contracts, conducted a two-day strike this week seeking pay and better healthcare coverage.
Artificial Intelligence
Federal Advisory Group Report Focuses On Diversifying AI Research and Development
The National Artificial Intelligence Research Resource Task Force issued a report outlining a framework for national AI research and development, hinting on equitable datasets and computing access.
Emerging Tech
Energy Issues $40 Million to Provide STEM Training for Historically Underrepresented Groups
The funding comes from the Energy Department’s “Reaching a New Energy Sciences Workforce” initiative.
Digital Government
There are Vaccine Possibilities for Monkeypox, CDC Says
Though there is “strong scientific concern” that monkeypox is spreading differently than in the past, the current case count is low and there’s not a huge risk to the general community, a CDC official says.
Ideas
Change Management Critical Element in VA Supply Chain Modernization
The Department of Veterans Affairs' plan to redesign its supply chain show promise.
Defense
The Navy has saved $150 million by consolidating IT systems, official says
The Cattle Drive effort, which was announced in 2020, aims to reduce duplicative systems, their data, and save money.
Digital Government
Democratic Lawmakers Implore Google To Halt Geo Data Collection
A slew of Democratic lawmakers asked Google to stop harvesting geodata from Android devices amid fear of abortion-related prosecutions.
Emerging Tech
House Subcommittee Hearing Examines Human Side of Telecom Bills
Experts testified on the need to pass several bipartisan telecommunication bills as the Biden administration aims to expand broadband access.
Emerging Tech
DOD to Debut Virtual Desktops for Certain Highly Classified Programs
The effort, which sunsets "Chinstrap" desktop hardware, has been a key priority in the Pentagon's CIO shop.
Cybersecurity
Federal CISO: Recommendations In to Acquisition Council for Software Procurement
Federal CISO Chris DeRusha says he doesn’t want to tie agencies’ hands regarding self attestation versus third-party verification of vendor practices.
Cybersecurity
Senate Report Highlights Lack of Government Data on Ransomware Payments
A new report details the role cryptocurrencies play in incentivizing ransomware attacks and the government’s response.
Defense
DOD to debut virtual desktops for certain highly classified programs
The effort, which sunsets "Chinstrap" desktop hardware, has been a key priority in the Pentagon's CIO shop.
Emerging Tech
'Rotini' Robot Moves Through Mazes on its Own
Soft robots are unique in the robotics arena.
Podcasts
Critical Update: ‘The Good Death Is Our Only Goal’
Leaders from GSA’s 10x program join the podcast to talk about how they’re mapping paths through the Valley of Death.
Modernization