People
Survey: Feds fear a second shutdown
More than half of respondents to a FCW survey said their agencies are recovering quickly from the shutdown, but even more worry about another lapse in appropriations.
Digital Government
DISA pilot promises multi-factor biometric authentication
A device now being tested in DOD can continually use voice, facial recognition, location and walking gait to identify a user.
Digital Government
What the Shutdown Taught Us About Federal Payroll
Pay is one of the federal government’s biggest expenses. It’s imperative that we get it right every time.
People
House votes for 2.6 percent federal pay raise
In the first week back from the longest shutdown in American history, Congress is moving to challenge the administration's civilian pay freeze.
Modernization
IG says VA is falling short on data center optimization
The Department of Veterans Affairs is failing to meet key data center optimization requirements under the Federal IT Acquisition Reform Act, a new government audit finds.
Emerging Tech
Will Space Force Boost Already-Rising Spending on Satellites?
Defense execs see increased sales as Pentagon upgrades orbiting gear to fend off attacks.
People
How brokers can help buy tomorrow’s technology today
Federal program managers are awash in data, but lack information. Experts and innovators in the acquisition community can help bridge the gap.
Ideas
How Artificial Intelligence Can Transform Government
Private businesses already use AI to find efficiencies in their own business and improve the return-on-investment of products and projects.
Digital Government
FCW Insider: Jan. 30
The latest news, quick hits and other updates from FCW's reporters and editors.
Digital Government
Agencies Spent Record $64.7B on IT Contracts in 2018
Some agencies saw double-digit growth in pursuit of modern systems.
Cybersecurity
What was the cybersecurity impact of the shutdown?
With a short-term spending deal in place, many Democrats on Capitol Hill want to know how much damage the shutdown caused to federal cybersecurity.
Cybersecurity
Lawmaker: Congress Needs Fewer Committees with Cyber Oversight
Cybersecurity legislation won’t get anywhere if too many groups are weighing in, said Rep. Jim Langevin.
Acquisition
What's next for procurement after the shutdown?
Acquisition agencies are prepared for, but not necessarily expecting, a surge in post-shutdown buying.
Acquisition
Connolly: Federal IT won't get lost in House Oversight
While the House Committee on Oversight and Reform plans hard hitting probes of the Trump administration, the panel isn't abandoning tech and federal IT priorities.
Artificial Intelligence
AI, Deepfakes and the Other Tech Threats That Vex Intel Leaders
Top U.S. intelligence officials had a lot to say about tech at the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence hearing.
Digital Government
GAO expands and elevates tech assessment
In response to a demand from lawmakers, the Government Accountability Office is launching a new team to provide technology expertise to Congress.
Emerging Tech
Why Flying Cars Are an Impossible Dream
The air taxi is the Godot of technology: always on its way, never here.
Cybersecurity