Modernization
Protest likely in JEDI cloud award
While Amazon Web Services might seek redress in the JEDI procurement, a fast-changing market may be the biggest challenge to Microsoft fully capitalizing on its DOD cloud win.
Ideas
5 Milestones that Created the Internet, 50 Years After the First Network Message
Will 2019 events become a turning point for the internet?
Ideas
How Federal Employees Can Get Training for the Best Job in America
In-person events and online courses can offer options for people with a computer science background.
Acquisition
Navy increases OTA use but is wary of too many consortiums
The Navy has ramped up its use of other transaction authorities, according to the deputy assistant secretary for procurement, but must make sure they stay focused on the intended purpose.
People
AFGE president takes leave in the wake of sexual harassment allegations
J. David Cox says the charges, from at least 10 employees, are "scurrilous, politically-motivated attacks."
People
Ted Davies to take over as vice chair of IAC
Davies replaces the departing Tony Scott, who resigned as vice chair in September.
Digital Government
FCW Insider: Oct. 28
The latest news and analysis from FCW's reporters and editors.
Cybersecurity
Is it time for a U.S. cyber academy?
A government-backed school for cyber modeled on West Point or the Naval Academy could provide military and civilian agencies sorely needed operators.
Modernization
Microsoft Wins Massive JEDI Cloud Contract
In a $10 billion upset, after months of legal and Trump-fueled political controversy, Amazon loses out to a competitor.
Cybersecurity
Stealthy Tool Detects Malware in Javascript
A new open-source tool called VisibleV8 allows users to track and record the behavior of JavaScript programs without alerting the websites that run those programs.
Digital Government
DOD awards $10B JEDI deal to Microsoft
Long-awaited enterprise cloud contract comes days after Defense Secretary Esper recused himself from the process.
Emerging Tech
How an FAA Committee Aims to Accelerate Drone Integration
The Drone Advisory Committee recently offered recommendations around Remote Identification, or virtual license plates for drones.
People
Democratic lawmakers look to block USDA relocations in funding measure
More than 30 lawmakers signed an Oct. 24 letter urging House and Senate appropriators to block funds to relocate two Department of Agriculture agencies out of Washington, D.C. to the Kansas City region.
Cybersecurity
VA Aces IG Audit On Mobile Device Security
The audit comes as good news for the department, which historically has struggled to manage its technology systems.
Digital Government
Republican Senators Introduce Bill to Relocate Major Federal Agencies Outside of D.C.
Ninety-percent of positions in 10 departments would be moved to economically distressed areas.
Artificial Intelligence
Lawmakers, Think Tank To Develop Bipartisan National AI Strategy
Two representatives are teaming up with the Bipartisan Policy Center to work on a national framework for AI development and deployment.
Ideas
5G: Investing in a Smarter Alternative
The U.S. needs to deepen its commitment to research and development and a diverse supply chain.
Modernization
Russia Will Test Its Ability to Disconnect from the Internet
The nascent RuNet is meant to allow the country to survive an attack — and Putin to monitor and control the population.
Digital Government