Digital Government
Federal Contracting Moves that Will Ripple Beyond 2019
After 2019—JEDI drama, a new cybersecurity certification requirement, a major purchase platform flying under the radar and a regulation rollback—govcon might never be the same.
People
OPM pushes plan to fast-track hires of former feds
Under a new rule proposed by the Office of Personnel Management, agencies would be able to offer reinstatement and higher pay grades to former federal employees who are looking to return to government after acquiring new skills.
Modernization
How AI-powered bots could drive the conversation on pending federal regs
Two years after bots flooded the FCC's public comments system over net neutrality, a new report finds publicly available AI tools make it easier than ever to overwhelm public feedback on federal websites
Emerging Tech
Pentagon Remains Bullish on 3D Printing, Despite Regulatory ‘Slog’
Military officials want to put additive manufacturing to broader use, but barriers remain.
Digital Government
FCW Insider: Dec. 24
The latest news and analysis from FCW's reporters and editors.
Ideas
Robots, AI and Drones: When Did Toys Turn into Rocket Science?
Kids have a lot of options besides blocks.
Cybersecurity
Homeland Security Releases TIC 3.0 Use Cases with Additional Guidance
The government’s cybersecurity department released a draft set of use cases and other guidance to help agencies build secure networks in the age of cloud and mobile.
Cybersecurity
Like Voldemort, Ransomware Is Too Scary to Be Named
Wary of alarming investors, companies victimized by ransomware attacks often tell the SEC that “malware” or a “security incident” disrupted their operations.
Emerging Tech
Lawmaker Asks DHS Secretary to Reassess Facial Recognition Programs After NIST Report
A National Institute of Standards and Technology report found age, race and gender could impact the accuracy in some commonly-used facial recognition algorithms.
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