Digital Government
IRS Floats Experimental Contract Vehicle to Help Administration Meet Procurement CAP Goals
The tax agency is using Pilot IRS—an iterative funding vehicle—to work on a governmentwide acquisition initiative.
Cybersecurity
NSA wants NatSec users to mask location data
The spy agency is advising users of Defense Department and National Security Systems to take steps to mask their location data on mobile devices and computers.
Cybersecurity
NTIA to Host Proof-of-Concept Summit in Software Transparency Effort
More agencies are starting to ask suppliers for a software bill of materials in building a foundation for better, faster cybersecurity.
Acquisition
Trump fires TVA chairman over IT outsourcing
The federally owned power company is rethinking plans to fire its internal IT staff and shift to managed services in light of Trump's intervention and a new executive order on federal contracting.
Ideas
E-Marketplaces in the Time of COVID-19
E-marketplaces also can direct limited, critical supplies to those who need it most.
Artificial Intelligence
The Air Force’s Latest GPS Alternative: Earth’s Magnetic Fields
Officials just launched a public challenge to help create the artificial intelligence needed to turn the planet’s magnetic fields into readable maps.
Digital Government
FCW Insider: August 4
The latest news and analysis from FCW's reporters and editors.
Digital Government
Nobody Accurately Tracks Health Care Workers Lost to COVID-19. So She Stays Up At Night Cataloging the Dead.
The reality is worse than most Americans know.
Modernization
Most Agencies Are C-Students on 10th FITARA Scorecard
The latest FITARA scorecard marked a milestone since the first report in 2015—no agency received a D or an F grade. But fewer agencies improved grades this time around.
Digital Government
Lawmakers Push FTC to Investigate Online Advertisers Tracking and Selling of Consumers’ Data
They warn consumers’ bidstream data can be used to “compile exhaustive dossiers about them.”
Modernization
SBA Spent $30M on Digital Service-Built App That Doesn't Work
The Small Business Administration’s Certify website—built by a team from the U.S. Digital Service—was doomed by poor oversight and failure to abide by federal IT policies, says inspector general.
Digital Government
Lack of Public Data Hampers COVID-19 Fight
Thin public health budgets and dated technology stymie reporting efforts.
Cybersecurity
CISA chief wants younger, more experienced hackers in federal government
Professional experience and credentials don't have the same importance in cybersecurity, where teenagers can hack governments and multi-billion-dollar corporations.
Ideas
How 5G Could Change Government’s Pandemic Response
The main benefit of 5G, especially for public sector applications, is the enablement of machine-to-machine communications.
Digital Government
GSA Enters Third Phase of Multiple Award Schedule Consolidation
Customers will be able to find a company's offerings under one identifier.
Cybersecurity
CISA updates internet connection policies
Many of the changes to the core Trusted Internet Connection policies were in response to public feedback seeking new tech and additional architectural and security concepts.
Digital Government
No failures, but some declines in 10th round of agency FITARA grades
Although all two dozen agencies got passing grades on the latest Federal IT Acquisition Reform Act (FITARA) scorecard, some agencies had cybersecurity and reporting challenges.
Digital Government
Points of Light: A nice story for a tough time
At a time when more social responsibility is needed, Steve Kelman notes, a 30-year-old presidential initiative is still delivering.
Modernization