Acquisition
Army extends software contracts under ITES
The Army's enterprise software office extends a multiple award contract.
Artificial Intelligence
Report Recommends Doubling Federal Funding for AI Research
A new report from Reps. Will Hurd, R-Texas, and Robin Kelly, D-Ill., calls for increased funding and stronger federal leadership on artificial intelligence development.
Modernization
Court nixes challenge to proxy voting in Congress
The ruling could be appealed, but it could also lay the groundwork for more substantive reforms, including remote voting.
Ideas
Is COVID-19 a Threat or Opportunity for Electronic Government Records Capture, Access and Preservation?
The tsunami of data and the hard pivot to remote work and home school has stretched government information management capabilities to their limits.
Modernization
Speeding up the military's 'kill chain'
The military's need for quick technological development is hamstrung by politics, acquisition, and culture. FCW talks with former Senate staff director Christian Brose about his new book on the future of warfare.
Digital Government
Senate Dems cast doubt on DOD watchdog pick
Sen. Jack Reed (D-R.I.) said Jason Abend's nomination circumvented a vetting process set up by the 2008 Inspector General Reform Act.
Cybersecurity
4 ways to prepare for Cybersecurity Maturity Model certification
While this compliance may seem challenging, your company can be ready.
Emerging Tech
COVID-19 Will Spur New Robot 'Friends' and Helpers
Socially assistive robots interact with people and can perform household chores, accomplish health care tasks, and offer emotional support.
Digital Government
FCW Insider: Aug. 7
The latest news and analysis from FCW's reporters and editors.
Cybersecurity
CISA Finalized Directive on Vulnerability Disclosure Policies, Congressman Says
The binding operational directive would create a legal path for ethical hackers to report website vulnerabilities to government agencies.
Emerging Tech
TSA’s Looking to Rapidly Verify Passengers Without Biometrics or Physical IDs
Prior to the pandemic, hundreds of travelers would attempt to pass through security checkpoints each day without identification.
Acquisition
TVA rescinds plans to fire tech workers
The federally owned power company called the plan to fire workers and outsource IT operations as a "disappointing misstep" after the president blasted the move.
Digital Government
Court Dismisses Union’s Lawsuit Over Federal Employees’ Right to Talk ‘Impeachment’ and 'Resistance'
Last year the American Federation of Government Employees sued the Office of Special Counsel over its Hatch Act guidance.
Acquisition
Lawmakers push back on STARS shutoff date
Changes the GSA made to one of its most popular governmentwide small business set-aside acquisition vehicles draws congressional scrutiny.
Cybersecurity
Using Automated Security Protocols Reduce the Cost of Data Breaches, Report Says
U.S. agencies lead in adopting security automation and orchestration, an expert said.
Modernization
Top secret telework 'is not a thing'
The National Security Agency is expanding its use of Microsoft Office 365 to support unclassified telework
Modernization
How CBP Plans to Spend—and Repay—Its $15M Modernization Fund Loan
Agency officials already completed the first phase of modernizing the nation’s second-largest revenue collection system but needed an infusion of cash to keep the momentum going.
People
Federal court dismisses union complaint about workplace 'resistance' talk
The American Federation of Government Employees had complained an Office of Special Counsel advisory was chilling federal employees' speech.
Digital Government