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.

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

Quick Hits: April 16

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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

OMB Officials Tout Tech Office Transparency Amid Allegations of Turmoil

Officials within the Office of the Federal Chief Information Officer say their team is working as it should in the wake of a report that suggests otherwise.