Modernization
Army points to system modernization focus for 2020
Army Under Secretary Ryan McCarthy said getting rid of and modernizing legacy systems is a key focus for 2020.
People
Trump picks candidate to lead OPM
Dale Cabaniss, a former chair of the Federal Labor Relations Authority, is set to take over as the federal government's top human resources official.
Emerging Tech
DARPA Highlights 10 Focus Areas for Innovative Small Businesses
The agency also stood up an in-house startup accelerator to propel the most promising tech to the commercial market.
Digital Government
Lawmaker Reintroduces Bill to Boost Morale at Homeland Security
Similar legislation to improve engagement at the troubled department passed the House in 2017.
Emerging Tech
Russia’s Pistol-Packing Robot Is Scrambling for Parts
The program’s foreign suppliers stopped shipping components after gunfire videos went viral.
Digital Government
Census’ Big Data Innovation Program Infects HHS with Promising Results
Officials at Health and Human Services took an idea from their colleagues at Census to use big data and public-private collaboration to design systems that can save lives.
Ideas
Is Your Agency Ready for the 21st Century IDEA Act?
The law calls on federal agencies to get started right away.
Cybersecurity
Cyber reskilling pilot attracts 1,500 feds
The first round of a pilot program to retrain federal employees for cybersecurity jobs drew approximately 1,500 applicants, but interest from agencies is needed to drive long-term success.
Digital Government
Congress Moves to Ban Discriminatory Advertising on Social Media
Lawmakers also introduced bills to help both vets and the larger U.S. workforce navigate an increasingly tech-centric job market.
Digital Government
FCW Insider: March 4
The latest news, analysis and other updates from FCW's reporters and editors.
Digital Government
DOD looks to counter drone swarm strikes
The Defense Innovation Unit wants to hear from industry about tech to identify and mitigate drones threatening military installations.
Modernization
Census demo day showcases open data, AI tools
Open data is fueling federal, private and nongovernmental tech projects aimed at addressing challenges ranging from geospatial mapping and disaster recovery to health care to the workforce.
Modernization
IRS Wasted $3.4 Million on Software It Never Used, Watchdog Says
Auditors also found the agency bought a software product without testing that it worked for its intended purposes. It didn’t.
Cybersecurity
Federal Cyber Reskilling Academy Draws 1,500 Applicants
A lot of federal employees with non-technical backgrounds appear interested in making the shift to cyber defense analysts.
Policy
Legislative Hurdle Delays U.S. Space Command Stand-Up
Pentagon can’t move ahead until Congress repeals a provision in the 2019 defense authorization act.
Emerging Tech
FAA’s Drone Operations App is Getting a Makeover
A new version of B4UFLY, an app to help drone operators follow FAA rules, is coming soon.
Digital Government
HHS Trimmed Minority Outreach Pages From Obamacare Website
Nonprofit monitor suggests violation of mission; agency sees routine update.
Ideas
How Government Agencies Can Build Cyber Trust in 2019
For all the damage that can come as the result of cyberattacks, the cost of severed trust is almost always the highest.
Modernization