Digital Government
FCW Insider: Nov. 9
The latest news and analysis from FCW's reporters and editors.
Digital Government
Biden Victory Promises End to Tumultuous Four Years for Government Under Trump
The former vice president has said he will lean on and empower the federal workforce.
Cybersecurity
Modernized FEMA system still has legacy data issues
Although the Federal Emergency Management Agency's recent modernization of a 30-year-old flood insurance system works well, it still uses old legacy data, according to a new report.
People
DOD's reform efforts could wane without consistent leadership
The Government Accountability Office found that leadership and organizational changes, namely the future of DOD's chief management officer role, could hamper long term reform efforts.
Artificial Intelligence
New JAIC Director Outlines AI Program's Planned Evolution
The Joint Common Foundation platform will begin delivering simple services in 2021, according to the Joint Artificial Intelligence Center’s new director.
Emerging Tech
NASA Planning New Ways to Show the World Its Future Moon Missions
The space agency wants virtual reality and other emerging tech to help share its story of lunar exploration.
Cybersecurity
OMB Confirms Appointment of Controversial New Federal CISO
Camilo Sandoval, a former acting CIO for the Veterans Affairs Department, was the director of the Trump campaign’s data operations in 2016.
Digital Government
NIH to Study How Much (More) Americans Are Drinking Alcohol During Pandemic
The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism contracted for a second study to get better data about how the pandemic is affecting Americans’ drinking habits.
Ideas
How Government Agencies Can Use Tech to Safely Get Back to Their Workplaces
Now is the time to prioritize collaboration between the IT, physical security and human resources teams.
Digital Government
What the Results in Key Congressional Races Mean for Federal Employees
A look at the 117th Congress and the results of the races that will most impact federal workers.
Digital Government
FCW Insider: Nov. 6
The latest news and analysis from FCW's reporters and editors.
Policy
DISA Factors COVID Into Refreshed Strategic Plan
The Defense Information Systems Agency’s Strategic Plan update adjusts for the consequences of COVID-19, DISA’s director said.
Cybersecurity
A Big 2020 Election Hack Never Came. Here’s Why
America’s cyber defenders are getting more proactive — and more chatty.
Cybersecurity
Watchdog: GSA needs to account for contractor PIV cards
The General Services Administration still needs to do a better job tracking and recovering access cards from its contractors, according to a report for the agency's watchdog.
Digital Government
A post-election message from government contractors to America
Steve Kelman calls for civic renewal -- and more of the moderate culture of bipartisan respect that the federal IT community often embodies.
Emerging Tech
VA Makes Moves to 3D Print and Produce Medical Devices In-House
A newly unveiled effort will expand collaboration that was sparked by COVID-19.
Modernization
Army Wants a Vendor to Bring ‘Parity’ to AWS and Azure Cloud Offerings
The contractor would be expected to streamline all of the Army’s disparate cloud services, including integrating new Microsoft Azure offerings.
Digital Government