Acquisition
FEHRM releases interoperability strategy
The strategy from the Federal Electronic Health Record Modernization program office offers a set of goals that are more about health outcomes and empowering patients that specific technological benchmarks.
Artificial Intelligence
National Security AI Commission at Odds Over U.S. Response to Malign AI
The National Security Commission on Artificial Intelligence voted on quarter three recommendations in what was likely its last public meeting for 2020
Ideas
Why the Government Should Get Comfortable with Technology Escrow for Classified IP
An escrow can reduce the risks if there are unexpected issues with your technology vendor.
Acquisition
Tech groups slam Trump's diversity training executive order
The pushback comes as the Labor Department tries to explain what the memo does and does not allow with regard to diversity training.
Emerging Tech
Pandemic-Fighting Supercomputer Gains Upgrade through Coronavirus Relief Funds
And boosts to other U.S. supercomputing systems are likely on the horizon.
Digital Government
FCW Insider: Oct. 9
The latest news and analysis from FCW's reporters and editors.
Artificial Intelligence
DOD Unveils First Enterprisewide Data Strategy
The new data strategy will be a key component supporting the Defense Department’s digital modernization effort, officials say.
Emerging Tech
House Lawmakers Re-Introduce Bill to Provide Legal Backing for Blockchain Records
It marks the latest of several other acts recently introduced that hone in on the emerging technology.
Digital Government
GSA Wants to Know What Tech to Include on New Small Business GWAC: Polaris
Officials are working on the proposed replacement to Alliant 2 Small Business and put forth several ways for stakeholders to provide feedback.
Digital Government
DOD releases long-awaited data strategy
The Defense Department's new data strategy takes on ethics, governance and data standards.
People
DHS closes in on new compensation rules for cyber talent
An emerging cyber talent hiring system at DHS awaits new payroll rules, said the agency's top IT officials.
Acquisition
Eliminating acquisition friction
The Office of Federal Procurement Policy is focused on eliminating barriers to faster procurement, said its leader.
Emerging Tech
Defense to Outfit and Steer Military Dogs with Augmented Reality Goggles
Sights are set on tapping new technology to help better protect soldiers and the canines they guide.
Digital Government
FCW Insider: Oct. 8
The latest news and analysis from FCW's reporters and editors.
Cybersecurity
IRS modernization still lacks funding
The tax agency is pursuing two modernization plans but lacks funds from Congress to fully implement replacement for 60-year-old systems.
Modernization
IRS Leader Defends Agency’s Stimulus Check Performance
Lawmakers questioned whether lagging IT modernization efforts caused delays or missing financial relief payments for some Americans.
Emerging Tech
White House Launches Single Site for the Government’s Quantum-Focused Activities
It accompanies the release of a new report highlighting key areas to focus quantum research.
Cybersecurity