Digital Government
FCW Insider: Nov. 8
The latest news and analysis from FCW's reporters and editors.
Digital Government
Government Innovation Award top honors go to NOAA, DOD, Virginia and SAIC
Best in Class recognitions showcase the potential of IoT, advanced analytics and creative public-private partnerships.
Digital Government
Bid Protests Hit 10-Year Low
Companies filed 16% fewer bid protests in fiscal 2019 than the year prior.
Artificial Intelligence
DISA Previews Big Tech Opportunities for 2020
The Pentagon’s IT shop released a list of next year’s contracting opportunities, including 12 worth more than $100 million.
Modernization
Agriculture Funds More than $1 Billion in Projects to Boost Rural Infrastructure
The broadband and electric investments aim to benefit more than 1.5 million businesses and residents.
Ideas
Abusing a Robot Won't Hurt It, but It Could Make You a Crueller Person
The influence of robots on human behaviour is increasingly relevant.
Artificial Intelligence
Google Wants More Work from the Defense Department
A senior vice president ruled out working directly on weapons programs, but said other areas are fair game.
Modernization
Can CBP Stand Up an Electronic Health Records System in 90 Days?
Lawmakers eager to see Customs and Border Protection digitize its health care system are pushing a bill that would give the agency three months to go from paper to electronic records.
Cybersecurity
CBP looks to blockchain to track Canadian energy imports
The Silicon Valley Investment Program is tapping a Canadian company with a blockchain platform to help Customs and Border Protection track oil and natural gas imported through pipelines.
Modernization
DOD's innovation board recommends hiring shortcuts for tech talent
The Defense Department's readiness in emerging technology areas such as data science will slip away unless it changes its hiring processes, according to the Defense Innovation Board's recommendations.
Digital Government
3 tips for standing up a CX function
An expert offers advice on how to know whether you're ready for change at the top.
People
2019 FEVS reports on shutdown
Despite furloughs and no pay, agencies reported being well supported.
Digital Government
FCW Insider: Nov. 7
The latest news and analysis from FCW's reporters and editors.
Digital Government
How to Deal with Smartphone Stress
Ongoing stress—like constant alerts and notifications—can lead to health problems and shorter lives.
Cybersecurity
House Committee to Hold Hearing on the Online Exploitation of Veterans
A veteran, a scientist and representatives from Facebook and Twitter are all set to testify.
Emerging Tech
Despite Federal Efforts, 5.5 Billion Robocalls Targeted Americans in October
Robocallers just keep on robo-calling.
Modernization