Modernization

AT&T posts $1 billion DOJ telecom win

The Justice Department intends to leverage the Enterprise Infrastructure Solutions contract to drive modernization.

Emerging Tech

When Trump Threatens Google, Here’s What He Doesn’t Get

Days after the Treasury Secretary cleared the U.S. tech giant of national security concerns, the president was rage-tweeting again.

Ideas

How Federal Agencies Can Maximize Productivity—and Save Billions

Automation isn't the stuff of fantasy but agencies should take note of best practices to make sure their projects are successful.

Digital Government

FCW Insider: July 29

News, analysis and other updates from FCW's reporters and editors.

Digital Government

Quick Hits: July 29

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Policy

How to Choose Between the U.S. and China? It’s Not That Easy.

Caught between its security ally and its top trading partner, South Korea is trying to have it all.

Ideas

More Money Than Anyone Imagined

A quick explanation for why the tech bubble never burst.

Digital Government

What Internet Memes Get Wrong About Breezewood, Pennsylvania

A photo of a strip of fast-food outlets and gas stations is used to critique the sameness of the American landscape. But it could only be one place on Earth.

Emerging Tech

How HHS Got Workforce Buy-In for Its Blockchain Pilot

The department turned to human-centric design for a proof of concept that automated logs for the Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation program.

Emerging Tech

CBP Wants An Eye In the Sky—Or Wherever—To Spot Everything Crossing the U.S. Border

The single solution should be able to detect anything crossing the northern or southern borders between ports of entry and immediately alert border patrol agents.

People

Auditors want VA to better track VistA costs

What is an electronic health records system? A GAO audit found VA officials are still struggling with that question when it comes to their 30-year-old legacy system.

Cybersecurity

Watchdog Uncovers Cyber Gaps at Radioactive Waste Facility

The Energy Department failed to secure the site in line with federal cyber standards.

Cybersecurity

Defense contractors aren't securing sensitive information, watchdog finds

The Defense Department's inspector general said contractors fail to follow cybersecurity guidelines for controlled unclassified information.

Acquisition

Watchdog cites improper contract action

A Federal Acquisition Service manager helped a consultancy get on two multiple award contracts, according to the agency's inspector general's office.

Cybersecurity

Russian Hackers Build Fake Skype, Signal, Pornhub Apps to Lure Victims

Installing the apps activates malware that steals personal data and sends it off to St. Petersburg.

Policy

Republican Lawmaker Proposes Increased Funding for Energy’s DARPA

The legislation would fund the advanced research and development office for the next five years at increasing levels despite the administration's push to eliminate the office.

Digital Government

FCW Insider: July 26

News, analysis and other updates from FCW's reporters and editors.

Digital Government

Quick Hits

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Modernization

Bipartisan Bill Aims to Codify and Reform FedRAMP

The bill would also encourage agencies to reuse  FedRAMP authorized cloud products.