Digital Government
FCW Insider: June 12
The latest news and analysis from FCW's reporters and editors.
Artificial Intelligence
Senate Committee Passes Defense Policy Bill with Tech Investments to Counter China
Lawmakers call for research into artificial intelligence, quantum computing and 5G networks to counter near-peer adversaries.
Artificial Intelligence
Energy Explores the Potential of an Artificial Intelligence Grand Challenge
The department’s new AI-focused office highlighted its intent to “push the frontiers” of AI development.
Digital Government
Census Delays Create Uncertainty for Temporary Workers
Bureau faces a series of risks as it attempts decennial count during a pandemic.
Digital Government
Federal Tech Leaders Outline How Agencies Need to Adapt to the Changing Workforce
Old hiring methods and assumptions won’t hold up in the future, according to a new report from the Federal CIO Council.
Digital Government
Federal Agencies Have Spent Millions on KN95 Masks, Often Without Knowing Who Made Them
Some experts worry that the products could remain in circulation long past the crisis and be used by unsuspecting federal employees who believe they have legitimate respirator masks.
Modernization
General Dynamics loses NGEN protest
General Dynamics IT has lost its protest of the $7.7 billion Navy Next Generation Enterprise Network recompete award that went to Leidos in February, according to a statement released Thursday by the Government Accountability Office.
Ideas
3 Ways Agencies Can Improve Cloud Security and Performance
It’s imperative agencies ensure their websites and hosted applications are secure and working at the expected performance levels.
Acquisition
GSA forecasts Stars III solicitation
The General Services Administration wants to issue the final request for proposals for a key governmentwide small business contract by end of the fiscal year.
People
Army splits CIO role
The Army announced June 11 that it will divvy up the CIO role to focus on policy and with a separate deputy chief of staff to lead military network communication challenges.
Digital Government
Cyber and IT challenges remain as Census resumes operations
The IT systems needed to carry out the 2020 Census still face numerous testing challenges and unaddressed critical cybersecurity flaws, according to a new oversight report.
Ideas
Bringing Lessons from Remote Work Back to the Office
A lot of people aren't going to want to return to their pre-pandemic commuter lives—and many won’t. Organizations will have to adjust.
Digital Government
FCW Insider: June 11
The latest news and analysis from FCW's reporters and editors.
Digital Government
See Which Agencies Are Bringing Employees Back to the Office
As states lift stay-home orders, many federal offices are reopening. Here is a roundup.
Modernization
FCC Proposes $225 Million Fine for Telemarketers Behind Massive Robocall Operation
The automated calls misled those who answered into thinking they were from major health insurance providers.
Modernization
DOD, GSA to Rethink $8B DEOS Cloud Contract—Again
In the works since 2018, the Pentagon’s Defense Enterprise Office Solutions contract remains on hold.
Emerging Tech
DHS Wants to Know What the Public Thinks About Using Drones During Emergencies
A forthcoming survey will ask people about their knowledge of unmanned aerial systems and how they are used, and their opinions on the ethical implications.
Acquisition