Acquisition
DIU chief: Earnings focus thwarts innovation
The head of DOD's Defense Innovation Unit suggested that any technology race with China commands a dramatic shift in U.S. market strategies.
Digital Government
Decisions To Reopen GSA Regional Offices Will Be Made At the Local Level
The agency’s open floorplans and other concerns make it difficult to reopen offices, but GSA’s telework culture has kept operations running smoothly, according to an agency official.
Artificial Intelligence
COVID-19 Is Accelerating Trends in the U.S.-China Relationship
Economic analysts see a closing window for U.S. policymakers to engage with Chinese counterparts on areas of mutual interest and benefit.
Emerging Tech
National Lab Scientists Work to Reprogram Genes to Fight COVID-19
Using CRISPR, Sandia National Lab researchers are genetically engineering antiviral countermeasures to fight the coronavirus—and potentially future outbreaks.
Digital Government
House Legislation Would Protect Feds’ Unused Leave During Coronavirus Pandemic
Rep. Jennifer Wexton, D-Va., has introduced a bill that would ensure that federal workers who are unable to take a vacation due to the COVID-19 outbreak will not lose their paid leave.
People
House bill would protect unused leave during COVID-19
A bill from Rep. Jennifer Wexton (D-Va.) would make sure that feds won't forfeit unused annual leave.
Digital Government
FCW Insider: May 8
The latest news and analysis from FCW's reporters and editors.
Modernization
Amazon Files Another Protest Over JEDI Contract
Microsoft responds by blasting Amazon Web Services for trying to force a do-over for the multibillion-dollar cloud contract.
Cybersecurity
Survey Suggests Businesses are Overconfident About Their Security During COVID-19
Hackers and scammers are capitalizing on increased online activity during the novel coronavirus pandemic but security officials don’t seem worried.
Modernization
Centers of Excellence Team With Another Health Agency Amid Pandemic
FDA became the fourth agency in 2020 to join the Centers of Excellence program; ninth overall.
Emerging Tech
Big Tech and Aviation Companies to Set Standards For New Drone-Tracking System
The eight vendors will set the technology standards for FAA’s Remote ID program to track drones and their operators.
Ideas
Even Before COVID, We Faced More Stress than in the '90s
Researchers found a sharp increase in reported stress for people between the ages of 45 and 64.
Emerging Tech
Pentagon, Senators Blast FCC Decision to Let Company Share GPS Spectrum
Space Force chief, Pentagon tech leaders, and the Armed Services chairman led calls to reconsider the controversial license for Ligado.
Digital Government
Survey: Burnout on the Rise Among Americans Still Working
Employees from tech companies and gig workers particularly feel the struggle.
Ideas
COVID-19 Is Accelerating AI in Health Care. Are Federal Agencies Ready?
Agencies need to have a plan in place to capitalize on AI.
Ideas
People Think They're Too Smart to Fall for Phishing Scams
That means they underestimate their own risk.
Digital Government
FCW Insider: May 7
The latest news and analysis from FCW's reporters and editors.
Ideas