Digital Government
The Federal Response to Monkeypox: Empathy, Equity, Science and Transparency
Mitigating the virus comes down to “testing, tracing and timely vaccines and treatments,” a senior health official says.
Digital Government
Teresa Carlson returns to Microsoft
She rejoins the company nearly 12 years on from her last stint there.
Modernization
Data gap poses risks for launch site of VA’s new health record
The commercial electronic health record system being introduced by the Department of Veterans Affairs is proving difficult and expensive to adapt to the agency’s data reporting requirements.
Modernization
Tech trade group seeks bumps to TMF, agency-based IT funds
FedRAMP funding and budget to support zero trust initiatives at civilian agencies are also on the appropriations wish-list of the Alliance for Digital Innovation.
Artificial Intelligence
Pentagon Calls for New Ideas in ‘Third Wave’ of AI Evolution
A new artificial intelligence program attempts to streamline machine learning algorithms to make better warfighting decisions.
Modernization
GAO: Federal Broadband Efforts ‘Fragmented, Overlapping’
The watchdog recommends synchronizing federal broadband efforts.
Modernization
Homeland Security Seeks to Improve First Responder Vehicle Tech
A new contract could enhance communications between first responders.
Digital Government
Tell Us About Your Experience With The Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
We’re looking for readers who want to share their experiences with the Education Department's debt relief.
Digital Government
White House Internships Will Soon Be Paid
The move comes as part of an administration-wide push to improve the recruitment of young federal workers.
Acquisition
Interior issues draft cloud RFP valued at up to $1B
The Interior Department’s next cloud contract appears to be a big one.
People
White House internships will soon be paid
The move comes as part of an administration-wide push to improve the recruitment of young federal workers.
Cybersecurity
Solarium successor wants the White House to lead on cyber workforce strategy
One recommendation: establish cyber excepted service authorities, like the Department of Homeland Security's newly launched cyber hiring initiative, government-wide.
Defense
Space Force preps to take on Army, Navy SATCOM this year, official said
Lt. Gen. William Liquori, the Space Force's deputy chief of space operations, strategy, plans, programs, requirements, and analysis, said there have been discussions to ensure a smooth transition "and ultimately have no impact on the end users."
Digital Government
FEMA Region Seeks Data Scientist to Improve Equity in Disaster Aid
A region of the Federal Emergency Management Agency needs help sifting through messy federal data as part of its ongoing equity efforts.
Digital Government
Dems Demand Amazon Comply With Congressional Investigation on Labor Practices
Several Democratic lawmakers are furious Amazon has not handed over documents it sought in March.
Cybersecurity
FBI, DOJ Seize Website Addresses, Associated Illegal Data Sales, Hacking Services
International law enforcement targeted and confiscated three internet domain names that sell cyberattacks and personal information.
Cybersecurity
Microsoft, Tenable Team up to Support Government Cyber Efforts
The partnership has roots in President Joe Biden’s executive order on cybersecurity last year.
Artificial Intelligence
With New Hires, Pentagon’s AI Office Reaches Full Operating Capability
The Defense Department announced several new appointments this week.
Emerging Tech
How the Pentagon Plans to Manage Inflation Costs in Contracts
The Defense Department urged contracting officers to "be mindful" of the varying impacts of inflation and "limit the scope" of equity pay adjustment clauses, according to new guidance.
Cybersecurity