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
Shutdown Forces Feds Off the Conference Circuit
And that could be cutting off agencies from valuable new ideas.
Ideas
Automation Can Make Agencies' Tough Budget Decisions Easier
A few agencies are using a new technology that will help them meet these budget targets without reducing programs.
Acquisition
SEWP still selling through the shutdown
NASA is operating without a congressional appropriation but its key governmentwide acquisition vehicle is navigating the shutdown so far.
People
Democrats to offer four bills to reopen much of government
On day 18 of the partial government shutdown, Majority Whip Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) unveiled the House Democrats' plan to reopen government, calling the need to end the shutdown a top priority.
People
Senate Dems could block bills as feds are impacted by shutdown
Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) and a group of federal employees detailed the impact of the shutdown, calling for the Senate to pass funding bills and protections for federal employees.
Emerging Tech
L.A.’s Public Earthquake-Warning App Is the First in the U.S.
ShakeAlertLA aims to give smartphone users a few seconds’ warning of imminent quakes.
Digital Government