Modernization
USDA Launches Tool to Match Farmers to the Loans They Need
The latest tool on farmers.gov helps take the mystery out of the loan application process.
Digital Government
DOD looks to do more with acquisition data
DOD plans to release a data access and dissemination guide for acquisition by the end of 2019.
Cybersecurity
IRS Urges Tax Pros to Take Cyber Seriously
The agency released a list of basic cybersecurity procedures the entire tax industry should use to stop digital identity theft.
Acquisition
Deadline extended for 2019 Rising Star nominations
Help us identify the early-career innovators and change agents in government IT -- and be sure to do so before the Aug. 2 deadline.
Modernization
Pentagon Will Default To Trusting Other Agencies’ Cloud Security Assessments
The department has had success reusing other agencies’ authorizations and will make reciprocity the rule rather than the exception.
Policy
Trump’s Tax Law Threatened TurboTax’s Profits. So the Company Started Charging the Disabled, the Unemployed and Students.
The move by TurboTax maker Intuit to charge more lower-income customers has helped boost revenue.
Modernization
Connolly pushing for new FedRAMP bill
The House oversight operations subcommittee chairman's legislation would provide more clarity to the federal approval process for cloud services.
Cybersecurity
Census Chief Assures Lawmakers IT and Cyber Risks are Under Control
But with less than a year until the 2020 count kicks off, the bureau still has little room for error, the Government Accountability Office warns.
Digital Government
High-Level Vacancies Are Weakening Agency Management and Oversight, Lawmaker Says
Rep. Gerry Connolly’s comments marked the release of a bipartisan report recommending ways agencies can deliver better on their missions.
Ideas
Where Artificial Intelligence Can Make the Biggest Impact
Here are three ways an investment into artificial intelligence could reap significant returns in the public space.
Digital Government
The Watch That Went to the Moon
Fifty years ago, Buzz Aldrin wore his Omega Speedmaster Professional on the lunar surface. It’s been an icon—and a bestseller—ever since.
Artificial Intelligence
The Pentagon Releases Its 5-Year Digital Modernization Strategy
Officials outlined plans to drive innovation, streamline IT acquisitions and build a more agile and resilient cyber posture.
Emerging Tech
How Government Can Help America Lead in Robotics
Experts fear automation and robotics get a bad rap.
Cybersecurity
DISA Turns to Governmentwide Contract to Manage Security of Classified Network
The Pentagon will be awarding the DCMA Cybersecurity Center support contract through the National Institute of Health’s governmentwide contract instead of a full and open competition.
Modernization
Panel Dems say spectrum process is 'broken'
A squabble over protecting incumbent federal users in the recently auctioned 24 GHz spectrum points to breakdown in collaborative process, Democrats on the House spectrum panel say.
Emerging Tech
Why Electric Scooters Companies Are Getting Serious About Safety
Lime has joined rival Bird in establishing a safety advisory board tasked with helping the e-scooter industry shape local regulations—and shake its risky reputation.
Digital Government
Trump Nominates Acting CMO To Be Third In Line at Pentagon
Lisa Hershman has been nominated to officially take over the role after more than seven months as acting chief management officer.
Modernization