Ideas
As the Pandemic Rages, the U.S. Could Use a Little Bit More 'Samfundssind'
In English, it roughly translates to community spirit, civic engagement or civic-mindedness.
Modernization
Microsoft Unveils Top Secret Cloud for Government
The move comes among an array of other cloud-driving announcements.
Digital Government
FCW Insider: Dec. 7
The latest news and analysis from FCW's reporters and editors.
Ideas
What Are Emergency Use Authorizations, and Do They Guarantee that a Vaccine or Drug Is Safe?
The first time the FDA issued an EUA was in 2005 for an anthrax vaccine, but just for military personnel.
Ideas
I'm an Astronomer and I Think Aliens May Be Out There – but UFO Sightings Aren't Persuasive
Belief in alien visitation is greater than belief that Bigfoot is a real creature.
Cybersecurity
What to Expect from CISA’s Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation Efforts in 2021
Program managers said the summer will bring data quality checks.
Emerging Tech
Robotic Surgeries Are Changing the Game Inside One VA Facility
More than 60 robotics-boosted surgical procedures were performed since March—and the program will likely expand in the next year.
Modernization
Bipartisan Cadre of Lawmakers Call for Permanent Telehealth Expansion
Telehealth has proved vital during the COVID-19 pandemic, and more than four dozen lawmakers want to see maximized moving forward.
Cybersecurity
CISA Warns of Iran’s Offensive Cyber Capabilities
One observer suggests the alert is meant more for the adversary than defenders.
Modernization
DISA Set to Release $11.7 Billion IT Contract Imminently
The Defense Enclave Services contract was originally projected to be bid out at the end of September.
Ideas
How TikTok Is Upending Workplace Social Media Policies – and Giving Us Rebel Nurses and Dancing Cops
Even the most innocuous videos likely violate standard corporate social media policies.
People
Congress axes CMO office in 2021 defense bill
The Defense Department’s third top position will get eliminated after just two years in existence, according to language in the final version of the 2021 National Defense Authorization Act.
People
Gender pay gap persists in the federal workforce
Incomplete data on promotion by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission limit the ability of agencies to ensure equal opportunity for promotions across gender, race and ethnicity, the report says.
Ideas
Artificial Intelligence in Government and the Presidential Transition: Building on a Solid Foundation
Here are the key steps that the incoming Biden administration should take to make the federal government AI-ready.
Cybersecurity
Cyber czar, CISA subpoenas included in must-pass defense bill
Lawmakers are poised to vote on a defense policy bill that would advance dozens of recommendations made by a cyberspace commission.
Acquisition
New law enshrines modernization Centers of Excellence effort
President Trump signed a bipartisan bill that codifies the Centers of Excellence program as way to seed and launch IT and business process modernization efforts at federal agencies.
Digital Government
How Dozens of Trump’s Political Appointees Will Stay in Government After Biden Takes Over
Documents show that officials appointed by Trump who’d otherwise lose their jobs under Biden have been approved for permanent positions in federal agencies.
Digital Government