Modernization
Defense Logistics Agency Enlists ‘Citizen Developers’ to Grow its RPA Bot Army
The agency currently deploys 40 new bots a year—but has big plans to double that.
Ideas
How Open Data and Open-Source Approaches Can Help Federal Agencies Save Time and Lives
Open-data and open-source approaches are also the most efficient way to ensure data is up to date and freely shared in today’s world.
Artificial Intelligence
AI Workforce Training Bill Clears Senate
The bipartisan legislation aims to strengthen federal employees’ AI knowledge, with a focus on procurement professionals.
Ideas
Can Biden Deliver Better ‘Customer Experience’ for Americans Than His Predecessors?
He is now the fifth president since Bill Clinton to announce a new customer focus for federal services.
Modernization
Build Back Better setback imperils TMF boost, other tech funding
Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W. Va.) said on Sunday that he was a no vote on the Build Back Better legislation, potentially scuttling a $1.75 trillion legislative package that includes climate funding, social safety net expansion and multiple technology investments.
People
NDAA requires DOD to report on prospects for a ‘cyber academy’
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) says these reports could inform potential legislation to establish an academy to educate cyber workers for government modeled after military service academies.
Cybersecurity
Agencies Under New Deadlines to Address ‘log4j’ Flaws with Emergency Directive
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency order comes as a prominent firm says nation states are exploiting the vulnerabilities.
Modernization
How the Army is embracing telework-friendly tech
The Army is expanding its use of bring-your-own devices through a pilot program that’s expected to initially focus on National Guard and Reserve components as it rolls out Microsoft 365.
Emerging Tech
Using the Hard Lessons of the Pandemic to Shape the Government's Bioeconomy Policies
A rethinking the government’s approach to the various bioscientific fields may be necessary, experts argue.
Digital Government
U.S., Australian Law Enforcement Enter Into Partnership Against Cybercrimes
The U.S. and Australian government partnered under the CLOUD Act, which facilitates electronic communication and data sharing between nations to investigate various crimes.
Digital Government
Leader of SAM Transition Is Leaving Government
Judith Zawatsky will retire from public service after 15 years to take on a new role in the private sector.
Digital Government
Senate Confirms John Sherman as Pentagon’s Tech Chief
He’s poised to steer the Pentagon through a maze of cybersecurity, AI and data challenges.
Cybersecurity
CISA issues emergency directive to patch Log4j flaw
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency released an emergency directive on Friday ordering all federal agencies to take immediate action against a critical security flaw with potential long-term consequences for public and private infrastructure.
People
Fed 100 nominations: Time is running out
Nominations are due by Dec. 24 -- submit yours today!
Digital Government
Don’t Be Surprised When You Get Omicron
America is in for a lot more breakthrough infections. Here’s what to do if you fall sick.
Emerging Tech
Brain Wrinkles and Folds Matter—Researchers are Studying the Mechanics of How They Form
Decades of research still hasn't uncovered why brain bumps matter.
Acquisition
DISA done with MilCloud 2.0
The program, which has a contract set to expire in May 2022, was designed to help DOD users from the military services and combatant commands leverage commercial cloud services.
Cybersecurity
NSA, CISA, Add Original Equipment Manufacturers to Audience for 5G Security Guidance
The agencies got specific about who is responsible for what in a four-part series on securing the inherently cloud-based environments.
Acquisition
GSA preps draft solicitations for major cloud BPA
The General Services Administration released new details this week about an upcoming multiple-award blanket purchase agreement to help speed up enterprisewide modernization initiatives and meet increased demand for secure commercial cloud products and services.
Emerging Tech