Modernization
Aviation automation climbs new heights with ALIAS
The Aircrew Labor In-Cockpit Automation System is expected to complete its first fly-by-wire experiment as early as May.
Modernization
Zero-trust networks to build on EIS
The General Services Administration's next-generation telecommunications services contract will be a core component of the ZTN architectures emerging at federal agencies.
Digital Government
Amazon’s Retreat From Seattle
Amazon is moving its presence eastward, sometimes into smaller communities.
Emerging Tech
FCC Rural Broadband Fund Would Move Funds From Existing Program
The $20 billion proposed initiative would also set higher standards for internet speeds.
Ideas
New Technology May Soon Require a Dedicated Space Force
Whether a Space Force exists or not, the Pentagon's research arm is looking at space strategically.
Emerging Tech
How the World is Beginning to Address Risks from China’s 5G
Chinese telecom tech is invading the physical world, but Europeans and industry have strategies to contain the threat.
Digital Government
FCW Insider: April 17
Top stories, quick hits and other updates from FCW's reporters and editors.
Digital Government
Judge Lifts Stay on the Pentagon’s JEDI Cloud Contract
But the department must wait until at least July 19 to make an award.
Cybersecurity
Class in Session for Federal Cyber Reskilling Academy
Demand drove an increase in cohort size.
Modernization
Worst to First: Government Websites More Secure Than Ever
Website security and privacy improved across all sectors, according to a survey, but none made more improvements than government websites.
Emerging Tech
IARPA is Investing in AI That Constantly Analyzes Worldwide Satellite Images
The IC envisions a system that can stitch together archived and real-time data from satellites, and link it to footage from planes, drones and other aircraft.
Emerging Tech
Should We Give Kids an Internet of Their Own?
Instead of regulating the internet to protect young people, give them a youth-net of their own.
Digital Government
Exclusive: TTS Director Wants GSA’s Innovation Shop To Punch Above Its Weight
In his first interview since joining government, Anil Cheriyan shares his insights into problem areas and the future of innovative programs like the Centers of Excellence, 18F and FedRAMP.
Ideas
How Search Adds Value to Legacy Data
Scalable search allows agencies to gradually pull structured and unstructured data into a modern environment.
Digital Government
FCW Insider: April 16
Top news, quick hits and other updates from FCW's reporters and editors.
Digital Government
Nearly 7 Percent of Tech Workers Admit to Cheating on Taxes
Happy Tax Day, America.
Emerging Tech
Inside One Lawmaker's Proposal for a Privacy Bill of Rights
Sen. Ed Markey’s, D-Mass., sweeping privacy framework would limit the amount of data companies collect on users and require more transparency about how it’s being used.
Digital Government
Floating Cities Aren’t the Answer to Climate Change
UN-Habitat is looking at high-tech urban islands as a potential survival fix for communities at risk from rising seas. This isn’t what resilience looks like.
Digital Government