Modernization
Air Force to reboot JRSS migrations after connectivity problems
The Air Force hit pause on standing up and migrating to the Joint Regional Security Stacks after suffering connectivity problems but will reboot in 2019.
Digital Government
TSA unveils cyber roadmap
The Transportation Security Administration's new cybersecurity roadmap calls on the agency to communicate better with stakeholders in aviation, mass transit, freight rail, motor carrier and pipeline sectors, and take a hand in protecting data collected on travelers.
Modernization
FBI Issues Timeline for $5 Billion IT Contract Solicitation
The bureau’s ITSSS contract has gone through a lot of changes recently but officials expect to have the draft and final RFPs out early next year.
Emerging Tech
DISA Outlines Plans to Wall Off the Public Internet
The agency extended the deadlines for vendors to submit white papers for the cloud-based system.
Digital Government
Fun stories -- some involving tech -- from Sweden
Steve Kelman finds shifting influences, a domain-name dispute and some questionable marketing campaigns.
Digital Government
IG Shines Light On GSA’s Major Management Challenges
Recovering funds, retiring employees and making procurement efficient are just some of the hurdles the agency must clear.
Digital Government
FCW Insider: Dec. 4
Top stories, quick hits and more from FCW's reporters and editors.
Modernization
DEOS proposal expected to hit the street in February
The Defense Department's $8 billion office enterprise cloud solution is on a tight timeline amid skepticism about whether customers will go for the plan.
Cybersecurity
Senators Call For A Data Security Law
The Marriott breach—the latest of many mega-breaches—inspired some lawmakers to push for new privacy legislation.
Digital Government
Here's What You Need to Know About Wednesday's Government Closure
The day of mourning for President George H.W. Bush will be treated like a holiday for pay and leave purposes.
Modernization
IRS pilot program looks to jump-start IT innovation
The IRS is laying the groundwork for a series of pilot projects over the next year to flesh out its IT modernization priorities.
Cybersecurity
Russian Hackers Allegedly Attacked Germany and the U.S. on the Same Day
It’s unclear whether any data was stolen in either attack.
Emerging Tech
10 Problems DHS Wants Innovative Small Businesses to Solve in 2019
The department will be offering millions of dollars to small businesses able to offer solutions to these 10 tough technical problems.
Emerging Tech
A Map That Tracks Everything
Blockchain-based mapping hopes to replace GPS. Can it be trusted?
Modernization
DHS lays out research priorities
The Department of Homeland Security is looking to small business to innovate to improve capabilities in a range of technology areas.
People
Public interest in records schedules booms
The National Archives and Records Administration is seeing a spike in comments on routine records dispensation notices.
Ideas