Cybersecurity
Energy Department Never Blacklists Risky Nuclear Tech Vendors, GAO Says
The process is too time-consuming and narrow to be effective, according to officials at the National Nuclear Security Administration.
Emerging Tech
Industry Group Asks U.S. CTO and FAA Administrator to Focus on Large Drone Regulations
The Federal Aviation Administration is working on regulations for small drone flights but has yet to take up unmanned systems over 55 pounds.
Artificial Intelligence
How One City Saved $5 Million by Routing School Buses with an Algorithm
The Boston Public School District held a contest to determine the best solution for busing around 25,000 students to school every day. The winning algorithm improved the efficiency of the routes in 30 minutes.
Digital Government
First-Ever Winners of Theodore Roosevelt Government Leadership Awards Announced
Honorees are an all-star team of distinguished federal officials and industry partners.
Modernization
Pentagon sets up new 5G shop
DOD Undersecretary for Research and Engineering Michael Griffin said the department is in the midst of adding assistant directors to lead the "strategic shaping" of 5G research and development.
Acquisition
IRS tries agile acquisition for data tools
The first in a series of expected technology pilots at the agency will focus on robotic process and intelligent automation tools for contract data.
Emerging Tech
Nuclear Security Agency Turns to $600M Supercomputer for Weapons Readiness and Advancements
Cray will build El Capitan, an exascale high-performance supercomputer, to manage the nation’s nuclear stockpile.
Modernization
DOD watchdog announces JEDI review
The Pentagon's internal watchdog announced in its first public statement on the matter that it was reviewing the Joint Enterprise Defense Infrastructure program – a massive, single-award cloud computing buy with a ceiling value of $10 billion that is set to be awarded in the coming weeks.
Modernization
In This City, Residents Can Search And Apply for Affordable Housing Online
San Francisco took a laborious paper process and transformed it into an easy-to-use online application system for open affordable housing spots.
Digital Government
FCW Insider: Aug. 13
News, analysis and other updates from FCW's reporters and editors.
Modernization
Chinese Propaganda Goes Tech-savvy to Reach a New Generation
Party propaganda has morphed from dry sermons to "indoctritainment."
Artificial Intelligence
NIST Lays Out Roadmap for Developing Artificial Intelligence Standards
The plan is meant to help federal leaders roll out standards that reduce the potential risks of AI without stifling innovation.
Digital Government
Researchers use AI in hunt for improved battery life
Army-funded researchers are tapping artificial intelligence to explore combinations of materials that could be used to improve energy storage.
Modernization
Labor Unveils New Resources to Boost Contractor Hiring Compliance
It’s part of the agency’s broader effort to improve transparency.
Digital Government
OMB, GSA Will Review All Agency IT Spend Reporting Tools Before Purchase
Agencies will have to use GSA schedules to acquire their Technology Business Management tools.
Cybersecurity
Here’s What Foreign Interference Will Look Like in 2020
The incentives for foreign countries to meddle are much greater than in 2016, and the tactics could look dramatically different.
Acquisition
Contractors have questions about DOD's cyber requirements
The Pentagon is making big moves to improve cybersecurity in its industrial base, but the contracting community and experts continue to wonder if it will all play out as intended.
Ideas
The Government’s Challenge Is Not Attracting Top Tech Talent—It’s Keeping It
Hiring tech talent is the beginning, not the end.
Acquisition