Emerging Tech
This WALK-MAN Robot Can Go Places Too Dangerous for Humans
The humans operate the machine from a safe distance
Digital Government
Modernizing with the citizen in mind
The roadblocks are real, but a number of agencies are making the case that better engagement is worth the investment.
Digital Government
2018 Census test launches amid unanswered questions
As the Census Bureau kicks off its critical dress rehearsal for the decennial count, the agency faces IT systems unreadiness, funding uncertainty, a lack of permanent leadership and concerns over low response rates.
Digital Government
Your Best Opportunity to Get Better at Your Job Is One of the Easiest to Miss
We could all use more feedback.
Digital Government
Oversight panel advances records preservation, transparency bills
The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee approved a slate of bills aimed at preserving electronic records, improving customer experience and posting more information online.
Modernization
The IRS System Processing Your Taxes is Almost 60 Years Old
The IRS’ Individual Master File may be the oldest IT system in government and its failure could disrupt tax processing nationwide.
Acquisition
Why CDM vendors need more flexibility
Prime contractors on the government's Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation program need the ability to respond with agility to changing threats.
Artificial Intelligence
The Pentagon Wants AI To Reveal Adversaries’ True Intentions
The U.S. military is looking to enlist game theory and artificial intelligence to fight tomorrow’s unconventional warfare tactics.
Cybersecurity
The Data Expert Who Exposed Facebook’s Breach Has Been Suspended by Facebook
The breached allowed for the harvest of data from tens of millions of users without their permission.
People
OAI's Liddell promoted at White House
Chris Liddell, a top White House tech aide, has been tapped as chief of staff John Kelly's deputy for policy coordination.
Digital Government
Congress Faces Government Funding That Runs Out Friday
Lawmakers have been working on an omnibus spending bill but it has yet to be introduced.
Digital Government
Finding Childcare for Work Travel Is Hard, But Better Options Are Within Our Reach
For many people, skipping conferences and business travel is not an option.
Emerging Tech
Lana Awad Is Engineering the Neuro-Tech That Will Transform Humanity
Technologists are working on projects that sound like the stuff of fiction.
Modernization
$17.5 Billion Defense IT Contract Award Survives Four Protests
DISA’s ENCORE III contract is now open and ready for use after the Government Accountability Office dismissed several protests.
Modernization
GSA Wants to Get an E-Commerce Portal Up and Running by 2020
The agency also asked Congress make some changes to the original legislation to help speed up the process.
Digital Government
The Military Race for Space Will Turn on the Ability to Choose Commercial Services
Like a befuddled consumer facing an entire aisle of jams and jellies, the Pentagon can’t figure out how to buy smart in an exploding market.
Cybersecurity
House cyber leaders push CDM funding
Three lawmakers with cyber policy expertise are urging appropriators to fully fund the administration's request for the Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation program.
Ideas