Emerging Tech

Russia, U.S. Are In a Military Exoskeleton Race

A look at the Iron Man-like dreams and power-starved realities of dueling technology programs.

Digital Government

Quick hits: Aug. 31

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Cybersecurity

Five Eyes Intel Alliance Urges Big Tech to Help Break Encrypted Messages

The U.S. and four major allies warn new legislation might be necessary to ensure law enforcement can access communications.

Cybersecurity

FBI Fights Viral Influence Campaigns With Informational Videos

The videos offer security tips that could benefit all internet users.

Emerging Tech

NASA Is Waiting for the Opportunity Rover to Phone Home

Scientists and researchers are standing by.

Emerging Tech

SEC Wants to Keep Tabs on Social Media Posts That Could Move Markets

The commission is looking for an off-the-shelf tool to flag important social media posts on public sites across the web.

Digital Government

How to Manage Someone Who Has More Experience Than You

Don't try to overcompensate.

Modernization

DISA cancels cloud migration RFI

The Defense Information Systems Agency withdrew a request for information on rapid cloud migration after just two days.

Acquisition

OASIS small business solicitation coming

With agencies looking to OASIS as a trusted source, small businesses are clamoring to get onto it, according to GSA officials.

Artificial Intelligence

Google and Harvard Made AI to Predict Earthquake Aftershocks

They used a database of more than 131,000 earthquakes.

Digital Government

First-ever online census lags on tech issues

Plans for a first-ever online census are lagging on IT readiness, a government watchdog says, and there's still work to do securing systems and data.

Ideas

Understanding and Attracting the Next-Generation Navy Sailor

If the Navy ensures sailors are challenged and excited by the technologies they’re using, these individuals might opt to stay in the service longer.

Digital Government

FCW Insider: Aug. 31

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Digital Government

What WhatsApp Users Need to Know about Google Drive Backups

There are some risks.

Digital Government

Census Bureau Must Fix 3,100 Cyber Vulnerabilities Before 2020 Count

The first digital census has suffered from delays and ballooning IT costs, an auditor’s report states.

Emerging Tech

DHS Gives ‘Power Suit’ a Whole New Meaning

The agency wants first responders’ clothing to be able to generate and store electricity.

Modernization

Select Agencies Are Working on Technology Business Management Playbook

Whether it will get a public release is less clear.

Modernization

Defense Department Seeks ‘Rapid Cloud Migration’ Ideas for MilCloud

MilCloud 2.0 is about to host a lot more data, and the Defense Department wants ideas for how to get it there faster.  

Digital Government

How to Recruit For Hard to Fill Positions

From Moneyball to Nerd Sniping.

People

Trump freezes federal pay for 2019

Consistent with his fiscal year 2019 budget proposal, President Donald Trump announced plans to freeze federal pay. But Congress will have the final say over whether feds get a pay raise.