Digital Government
Federal Technology Transformation Lead Leaving Government
Joanne Collins Smee is departing public service after overseeing internal reorganizations and the launch of GSA’s Centers of Excellence.
People
Collins-Smee leaving GSA
One of the primary architects of GSA’s Centers of Excellence program will return to the private sector at the end of August.
Digital Government
GAO, TIGTA call out IT shortcomings at IRS
The tax agency's acquisition processes, broader information security systems and troubled enterprise case management solution drew criticism in three separate reviews.
People
Federal IT pioneer Giammo dies at 79
Three-time Fed 100 winner led major transformation efforts at the Social Security Administration, NOAA and USPTO.
Modernization
Phase II Centers of Excellence solicitations are out
USDA and GSA pushed out requests for proposals to help implement the next stage of the administration's Centers of Excellence program, but they require a quick turnaround.
Digital Government
Senate Approves Spending Package with Pay Raise, Setting Up Fight With House
Trump told Rush Limbaugh on Wednesday a government shutdown would be "a great campaign issue," further complicating the prospects for a spending bill.
Digital Government
The Way You Swipe Your Phone Can Be Used To Track You
Your fingers could give you away.
Cybersecurity
The Government Needs Better Data to Stop Election Meddling
Tech companies must be more forthcoming as misinformation campaigns ramp up before the midterm elections, internet researchers said.
Modernization
Senators Say Modernization Fund Will Get Money When Congress Sees Data, Results
Conference negotiations between the House and Senate will be the last chance to add money to the Technology Modernization Fund without additional legislation.
People
Trump announces nominee to head OSTP
Kelvin Droegemeier, an extreme-weather expert, is the president's pick for the long-vacant Office of Science and Technology Policy director's post.
Digital Government
Senate passes 2019 NDAA
The 2019 National Defense Authorization Act heads to the White House, avoiding a late-year debate, after the Senate passed the conference report 87-10.
Modernization
DOE names Diachin to exascale project
The Department of Energy tapped a supercomputing veteran to help run its nascent Exascale Computing Program.
Cybersecurity
Homeland Security is Pushing Hard for More Supply Chain Authority
The department is examining several specific companies as potential supply chain cyber threats.
Digital Government
Senate blocks additional funding for election security
An amendment to spend an additional $250 million on election security next year failed to hit the 60-vote threshold needed to overcome a filibuster.
Digital Government
Trump Picks Meteorologist As Top Scientific Adviser
Kelvin Droegemeier would be the first person without a degree in physics to lead the Office of Science and Technology Policy.
Digital Government
Surveillance Cameras Will Soon Divine Your Personality from Eye Movements
Machine-learning techniques promise to make biometric data far more useful for intelligence gathering.
Cybersecurity
DOE looks to double number of electric utilities sharing cyber threat data
Energy Secretary Rick Perry announced big plans for expanding participation in DOE's Cybersecurity Risk Information Sharing Program.
Emerging Tech
White House Sets Top Research & Development Priorities for 2020
Expect artificial intelligence, quantum computing and space travel to get budgetary attention in fiscal 2020.
Cybersecurity
FTC Warns Citizens About Government Imposter Scams
No, the IRS doesn't demand gift cards.
Cybersecurity