Emerging Tech
No One Met the $20 Million Deadline for a Civilian Moon Mission
The prize for a Google-sponsored competition to send spacecraft to the lunar surface will now go unclaimed.
Cybersecurity
House panel probes Meltdown, Spectre embargo
A House committee is investigating whether coordinated research and disclosure embargoes helped or hurt.
Digital Government
GAO to investigate bot-driven net neutrality comments
The congressional watchdog looks to take on the FCC's electronic filing system and the possible widespread of use bots to flood the system.
Acquisition
Proposed NAFTA changes could impact federal IT
Shifts in market access agreements could have in impact on government procurement, especially the ability of U.S. firms to compete for Canadian government work.
Emerging Tech
1 Million Drones, Operators Register to Fly in US
After a brief hiatus this year, the FAA reports more than 1 million drone operators have registered with the U.S. government.
Digital Government
Air Force leaders worry about uncertain budgets
Budget bungling hinders Air Force readiness and research, leaders say.
Emerging Tech
The Cost To Put a Microsatellite Constellation Into Space Just Fell Through the Floor
Super-cheap rocket startup hits orbit in new test, demonstrates space maneuvering to deposit satellites.
Ideas
Federal Modernization Requires Focus on Technology, Budgets and People
Here are tips for agencies looking to speed up their plans.
Digital Government
Biden doesn't want cyber war with Russia
Former Vice President Joe Biden supports consequences for Russia for its role in the 2016 U.S. election, but rejected calls to start a tit-for-tat cyber war.
Emerging Tech
You Can Download an Easy Blockchain App to Help Poor People Make Bail
The app allocates a small percentage of the operating device’s excess computing power to mine cryptocurrency.
Modernization
Optimization Is Next Step For Defense Department’s Health Records Platform
The Defense Department and the contractors building its $4.3 billion health records platform say they’re on schedule
Digital Government
Tech Is Central To Pentagon’s Management Reform
The new chief management officer, and his purview over IT, are part of bigger reform efforts at the Defense Department, according to a former official.
Cybersecurity
DHS Inoculating Labs Against Hacks That Could Release Dangerous Diseases
The department is developing ways to secure federal research facilities from cyberattacks on their internet-connected controls.
Digital Government
Tech Giants Spent $50 Million Lobbying U.S. Last Year
Tech companies spent a lot of money lobbying in 2017.
Digital Government
Trump Year Two Starts with Major Tech and Cyber Vacancies
Roughly one-quarter of agency CIOs and one-third of CISOs are serving on an acting basis one year into the Trump administration.
Cybersecurity
New defense strategy sets the tone for an agile cyber force
Defense Secretary James Mattis highlighted cyber force streamlining and tech infrastructure investment as part of an unclassified summary of the national defense strategy.
People
Do ethics norms still matter in the workforce?
Government ethics experts worry that perceived ethical lapses at top of the administration are influencing everyday feds.
Modernization
Vendors Can Still Weigh in GAO’s 5-Year Tech Contract
The oversight office extended the deadline for industry to give advice on its coming modernization contract.
Modernization
AT&T, FirstNet cast doubt on rival's participation
AT&T and some public safety officials say Verizon's public safety network services claims aren't accurate.
Cybersecurity