Emerging Tech
The U.S. Military Is Chopping Up Its Iron Man Suit For Parts
Special Operations Command’s much-anticipated super suit won’t be here for Christmas.
Digital Government
FCW Insider: Feb. 8
The latest news, quick hits and other updates from FCW's reporters and editors.
Artificial Intelligence
Pentagon Researching Bioelectric Implants To Help Troops Heal From Catastrophic Wounds
One of the Pentagon’s new research programs could see biosensors, actuators and even artificial intelligence implanted in soldiers to speed up the body’s healing processes.
Digital Government
OPM Announces Change In IT Leadership
The government’s human resources department is getting a new CIO and deputy.
Cybersecurity
DARPA to test secure warfighter mobile devices in June
DOD's research arm is getting ready to test mobile devices that permit information-sharing across multiple security levels from a single platform.
Artificial Intelligence
How All-Knowing Smartphones Could Become the Pentagon’s Employee Access Cards
An algorithm will track how employees use their phones, how they walk and even where they go to constantly verify users’ identity.
People
USDS veterans tapped to head OPM IT shop
Clare Martorana will take over as CIO of the personnel agency, and David Nesting will serve as her deputy.
Cybersecurity
Senators reintroduce rotational cyber workforce bill
A bipartisan group of senators has reintroduced legislation that would make it easier for cyber specialists in the federal government to detail at other agencies and lend their expertise.
Digital Government
Diplomats Aren’t Following the State Department’s Social Media Rules, Watchdog Says
At least 20 ambassadors have used their personal Twitter accounts for diplomatic activities.
Digital Government
When Amazon Went From Big to Unbelievably Big
The data on the company’s real-estate holdings reveal a remarkable inflection point.
Ideas
Rethinking Data Center Optimization with a Service Mentality
These updates can make a real impact if agencies take the right steps.
Digital Government
Even with law, open government still depends on those in charge
With the passage of the OPEN Government Data Act, openness is now the default setting for federal data, but success still depends on buy-in at agencies.
Modernization
Library of Congress seeks system for 8PB audio-visual collection
The Library of Congress wants to replace one of the massive systems that manages its extensive collections of films, images and sound recordings.
Digital Government
Pentagon Behind in Taking Action on Watchdog’s Recommendations
GAO tells lawmakers Defense’s 67 percent rate of acting on auditors’ advice trails the rest of government.
Digital Government
Workplace Theft Is on the Rise
As the line between work and home blurs, office supplies attract sticky fingers.
Digital Government
FCW Insider: Feb. 7
The latest news, quick hits and other updates from FCW's reporters and editors.
Digital Government
Partnership for Public Service Pushes for the End of Shutdowns Forever
The nonprofit, nonpartisan group urged Congress and the president to come together.
Cybersecurity