Cybersecurity
Government information sharing efforts remain a mixed bag
The rollout of a new tool in 2017 has improved information sharing across the federal government, but other once promising programs are withering on the vine.
Acquisition
Deadline extended for Federal 100 nominations!
You now have until Tuesday, Jan. 7, to get them in. Happy holidays!
Artificial Intelligence
The Crazy Government Research Projects You Might've Missed in 2019
Self-aware artificial intelligence, biology-based computers and “smart” surveillance are just a few.
People
AFGE president accused of using union resources for re-election campaign
J. David Cox, already on a leave of absence due to sexual harassment charges, now faces allegations of violations of union's "no politics" rule.
Digital Government
Slanted Toilets Are the Logical Extreme of Hyperproductivity
A merciless new design aims to cut down on the time workers spend away from their desks.
Digital Government
FCW Insider: Dec. 23
The latest news and analysis from FCW's reporters and editors.
Digital Government
Trump Signs 2020 Spending Bills, Averting Midnight Shutdown
The $1.4 trillion measures boost funding for most agencies and provide a 3.1% pay raise to civilian feds.
People
Pay raise, family leave become law
President Trump signed a defense policy bill and two funding bills that include some welcome news for federal employees.
Policy
Congress Approves Bill to Crack Down on Scam Robocalls
“There are no blue robocalls; there are no red robocalls — only despised robocalls.”
Cybersecurity
Cyber, IT personnel, and acquisition changes in the 2020 NDAA
The Defense Department is on the brink of major acquisition changes to help encourage faster tech adoption.
Digital Government
Russia Plans to Cut Off Some Internet Access Next Week
The Dec. 23 test aims to evaluate a system meant to control traffic, veil hackers, and quash dissent.
Digital Government
NOAA Contracts With 3 Major Cloud Providers on Big Data Project
More than four years after starting the Big Data Project, NOAA signs with three cloud companies to provide free access to its wealth of data.
Digital Government
Senate Sends Shutdown-Averting Spending Bills to Trump
President is expected to sign the $1.4 trillion measures that would boost funding for most agencies and provide a 3.1% pay raise to civilian feds.
Emerging Tech
U.S., Japan Sign International Statement on Quantum Cooperation
The move comes as both nations are making strategic investments to accelerate advancements across the quantum landscape.
Acquisition
A busy 2020 for GSA
The first three months of 2020 are critical for some of the General Services Administration's key modernization projects.
Ideas
The State of Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation
Many agencies face the same challenges when trying to implement CDM capabilities.
Modernization
Automation in acquisition
Acquisition leaders say automation technologies will allow for more accountability in government.
Digital Government
NOAA taps cloud providers for data
The agency that provides daily weather data for commercialization officially moves it to the cloud by tapping three of the largest commercial providers.
Emerging Tech