Digital Government
Coast Guard looks to take law enforcement database mobile
The Coast Guard's deputy commander for operations said the maritime service wants to break down its Marine Information for Safety and Law Enforcement system into a series of mobile applications.
Emerging Tech
Bill Supports the Expansion and Development of 6G Infrastructure
A bipartisan bill would establish a council to oversee and implement 6G broadband access across the country.
Modernization
Looking to Modernize? Better Have a Plan, Federal Officials Say
Moving to the cloud helps, too.
Cybersecurity
Working Group Breaks Down the Keys to Securing Mobile Devices
The Federal Mobility Group’s new guidance includes four strategic pillars that form the foundations of mobile security.
Ideas
How Struggling Government Contractors Can Navigate Uncertain Times
Your management team will be measured on how you navigate this environment.
Artificial Intelligence
To Make the Most of Exoskeletons, Training Really Matters
With practice, wearers might forget they're getting help.
Digital Government
IGs look to expand investigative authority
Agency watchdogs told lawmakers that they would like authority to subpoena former federal employees, contractors and other non-governmental witnesses to give testimony in IG probes.
Digital Government
Civic tech vendor recognizes employee union
Code for America recognized a new employee union, a first in the civic tech sector.
Artificial Intelligence
Experts Call for a U.S. National Technology Strategy as Competition Heats Up with China
There’s much to be considered as ‘what could be one of the most disruptive periods in human history’ approaches.
Ideas
Can Facebook’s Smart Glasses Be Smart about Security and Privacy?
How can someone know if the wearer is looking at you or looking at personal information about you?
Digital Government
FCW Insider: October 22, 2021
The latest news and analysis from FCW's reporters and editors.
Ideas
Trailblazing Women Who Broke into Engineering in the 1970s Reflect on What’s Changed – and What Hasn’t
Women who got their start in the male-dominated profession 40 years ago have advice for today’s newcomers in STEM.
Cybersecurity
House Passes Bill to Protect Telecom Networks from Foreign Threats
Companion legislation awaits a vote in the Senate.
Artificial Intelligence
Bill Would Block Contractors from Selling Data Harvested with AI Tools to Third Parties
A bipartisan proposal would also clarify that the government ultimately owns the data collected by federal contractors and their artificial intelligence systems.
Cybersecurity
Russian Corruption Makes It Harder to Crack Down on Ransomware
Hackers who learned skills in government service are branching out “for their own personal enrichment,” Pentagon cyber leader says.
Modernization
Lawmakers seek probe of veterans' records requests backlog
The National Personnel Records Center is facing a backlog of 550,000 requests that built up over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Cybersecurity
5 Ways to Keep Vaccine 'Cold Chain' Safe from Hackers
Health systems can prevent outsiders from tampering with the equipment that keeps vaccines ultra cold.
Emerging Tech
GAO Study Stresses Need for Steady Funding of Quantum Tech
A report highlights the risks and benefits of federal investment in quantum computing and other technologies, but stresses collaboration and steady funding.
Acquisition