Modernization
'Mr. FedRAMP' leaving GSA
Matt Goodrich, who helped elevate the General Services Administration's cloud security program, is headed to the private sector.
Acquisition
FAR tweaked in time for fall buying
A small change in the Federal Acquisition Regulation’s language that makes GWAC purchases a little smoother could help out as fall buying season nears.
Digital Government
House Passes Defense Policy Bill with Provision to Block OPM-GSA Merger
The must-pass legislation also includes amendments granting paid family leave and protecting feds’ health insurance during shutdowns.
Digital Government
FCW Insider: July 15
Top stories, quick hits and other updates from FCW's reporters and editors.
Emerging Tech
Surveillance Cameras Debunk the Bystander Effect
A new study uses camera footage to track the frequency of bystander intervention in heated incidents in Amsterdam; Cape Town; and Lancaster, England.
Modernization
The Slackification of the American Home
Stretched for time, some households are starting to operate more like businesses.
Digital Government
House narrowly passes $733 billion NDAA, setting up for Senate fight
House Democrats rallied to pass the 2020 defense authorization bill without any Republican support, building contention over topline spending and other high-profile issues.
Artificial Intelligence
VA Appoints First-Ever Artificial Intelligence Director
The move represents a broader push to improve veteran care through AI-enabled solutions.
Artificial Intelligence
OMB: How Can We Enhance Federal Data to Boost AI Research?
Artificial intelligence runs best on strong datasets and the White House wants the public to weigh in to improve both.
Cybersecurity
Regulators pressed on Chinese gear in energy supply chain
A House panel grilled energy regulators about the presence of Huawei and ZTE gear in power providers' operations.
Modernization
Court Rules in Favor of Pentagon in JEDI Lawsuit
The ruling against Oracle clears the way for the government to award the contract in August to Microsoft or Amazon Web Services.
Digital Government
Army chief Milley strongly backs 'dual hat' role at Cyber Command
Army Chief of Staff Gen. Mark Milley testified during his confirmation hearing that filling DOD's leadership vacancies was essential to the "effectiveness and efficiency of the department."
Modernization
DOD prevails in JEDI case; award can proceed
A federal judge rejected complaints by Oracle that conflict of interest and unfair requirements warranted a rebid of the $10 billion, 10-year Joint Enterprise Defense Infrastructure contract.
Digital Government
FCW Insider: July 12
Top stories, quick hits and other updates from FCW's reporters and editors.
Policy
Trump Executive Order Directs ‘All Agencies’ to Share Citizenship Data with Commerce Department
The executive order followed President Trump’s Rose Garden remarks Thursday but doesn’t provide many specifics regarding how to move the records.
Cybersecurity
Langevin presses Trump for details on cyber ops
The Trump administration has yet to brief Congress on new rules governing offensive cyber operations, and some on the Hill are getting impatient.
Acquisition
DHS gets serious about a new financial system
The Department of Homeland Security is trying to unify its highly federated structure by switching to enterprise financial management
Emerging Tech