Digital Government
FCW Insider: Jan. 10
The latest news, quick hits and other updates from FCW's reporters and editors.
Modernization
Industry Says Not So Fast to OMB's Proposed Data Center Policy Changes
While only a few comments were submitted by deadline, most called for significant changes to the proposed metrics and overall intent of the draft Data Center Optimization Initiative.
Emerging Tech
Some Android Users Can't Delete Facebook From Their Devices
The social network has established preinstall deals.
Digital Government
Rep. Kelly: Shutdown Hurts Government’s IT Workforce
The shutdown will have long-term consequences on federal agencies’ recruiting and retention efforts, Rep. Robin Kelly said.
Acquisition
DOD audit sparks new financial database
David Norquist, now acting deputy secretary of defense, discussed the Pentagon's pilot database to help track spending and utilize data analytics
People
Shutdown heads into day 20 with no end in sight
President Trump and congressional Democrats continued their impasse over funding the government, with Trump stalking out of a meeting with Democratic leaders at the White House and Dems saying their "path forward" requires reopening shuttered agencies.
Artificial Intelligence
Russia: Expect a National AI Roadmap by Midyear
Moscow is starting to put financial and logistical muscle behind its efforts to develop artificial intelligence.
Ideas
How a New Law Supports Quantum Computing's Great Leap Forward
The technology could be up there with some of the major technological advancements that changed the world, like the microchip or even electricity.
Acquisition
Shutdown entering uncharted waters, with impacts on 2020 budgeting
Furloughs and unpaid work have "a rotting effect on morale," said one former agency CFO. "That is an overarching concern in reopening after a shutdown of significant length – and I think we're at that point now."
Artificial Intelligence
DARPA Thinks Insect Brains Might Hold the Secret to Next-Gen AI
They’re small, efficient and capable of basic reasoning, and researchers want artificial intelligence tools to do the same.
Digital Government
Why Federal Workers Still Have to Show Up Even If They’re Not Being Paid
The law prohibits public employees from striking, forcing them into what one union leader called “involuntary servitude’” during the government shutdown.
Digital Government
The Peaceful Transition of Government Twitter Accounts
House Republicans are taking the fruits of Twitter’s growth with them into the minority.
Digital Government
FCW Insider: Jan 9
The latest news, quick hits and other updates from FCW's reporters and editors.
Cybersecurity
Shutdown delays TSA data-security efforts
The standoff over a controversial border wall is holding up activity on a planned overhaul of key transportation security systems.
Emerging Tech
IBM Wants to Use Your Smartphone to Better Predict the Weather
The company wants to explore untapped sensors in phones to take barometric readings.
Digital Government
GPO Awards $115 Million for Census Questionnaires, Paper Products
The contract was recompeted after the previous vendor filed for bankruptcy.
Emerging Tech
Air Force Turns to GSA Pilot for DevOps Platform
The Air Force is using GSA’s Commercial Solutions Opening pilot program to speed through the acquisition process.
Digital Government