Digital Government
FCW Insider: Jan. 31
The latest news, quick hits and other updates from FCW's reporters and editors.
Policy
Wall Funding Remains In Limbo But Both Sides Argue For Border Security Tech
Democrats and Republicans from both chambers of Congress said they want cutting-edge tech patrolling the border but GOP members of the conference committee say they want physical barrier funding, too.
Modernization
Poor Leadership Set Back VA Data Center Consolidation Efforts, Watchdog Says
The agency failed to report an estimated 860 data centers, which violates FITARA requirements, auditors said.
Digital Government
Stopgap Spending Measure Doesn’t Fix Federal Contractors’ Problems
Rebooting the government after a shutdown is not an immediate process and contractors are waiting for invoices to be paid.
Digital Government
While You're Watching Super Bowl LIII, DHS and Atlanta Will Be Watching You
Federal and local law enforcement are combining efforts—and technology assets—to secure the biggest sport event of the year.
Cybersecurity
Report: Shutdown Had ‘Minimal’ Effects on Government Cybersecurity
But that doesn’t mean there won’t be long-term consequences.
Emerging Tech
A Touch of Green in Outer Space
For humans to survive off Earth, we’ll need plants to grow there, too.
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