Modernization
State Wants to Recruit More Young, Diverse IT Pros
The Foreign Affairs IT Fellowship Program would offer 15 students mentoring, financial aid and guaranteed employment.
Digital Government
Users Had to Wait a Little Longer for GSA’s FedBizOpps Replacement
FedBizOpps migrated to SAM.gov Contract Opportunities over the weekend but a slow site and data migration issues made for some disgruntled users.
Modernization
Focus on compute, not cloud, says GSA official
Agencies have to put data center and cloud optimization plans together to come to cohesive solution for computing, said agency and industry experts.
Digital Government
Defense Secretary Says to Expect ‘Trimming, Reducing, Some Eliminations’ in 2021 Budget
Esper touts "good progress" in high-level review intended to cut fat and find funds for projects to counter China and Russia.
Modernization
Alan Thomas to advise investment firm on tech
The General Services Administration's former top acquisition service official has a new job at an investment firm's cloud and cyber solutions company.
Modernization
Digital First
Federal agencies are ditching paper processes to better serve citizens—and each other.
Modernization
New Center for Agile Government Collaboration Coming Soon
It will serve as a hub for a broad network of public, private and academic stakeholders.
Cybersecurity
Report: Cyber Workforce Must Grow 145% to Meet Global Demand
In the U.S., there are only enough cybersecurity pros to fill about 60% of the available jobs, according to industry researchers.
Modernization
More Vets Are Taking Advantage of Digital Services Through New VA.gov
One year in, the relaunch of VA.gov seems to have resulted in more veterans access digital services.
Modernization
Agriculture Funds More than $1 Billion in Projects to Boost Rural Infrastructure
The broadband and electric investments aim to benefit more than 1.5 million businesses and residents.
Modernization
Can CBP Stand Up an Electronic Health Records System in 90 Days?
Lawmakers eager to see Customs and Border Protection digitize its health care system are pushing a bill that would give the agency three months to go from paper to electronic records.
Modernization
DOD's innovation board recommends hiring shortcuts for tech talent
The Defense Department's readiness in emerging technology areas such as data science will slip away unless it changes its hiring processes, according to the Defense Innovation Board's recommendations.
Digital Government
How to Deal with Smartphone Stress
Ongoing stress—like constant alerts and notifications—can lead to health problems and shorter lives.
Emerging Tech
Despite Federal Efforts, 5.5 Billion Robocalls Targeted Americans in October
Robocallers just keep on robo-calling.
Modernization
NSA says it can collect metadata for encrypted comms
During a hearing to discuss reauthorization for a number of controversial spying authorities, intelligence and law enforcement officials indicated they could sweep up logistical records related to encrypted communications.
Modernization
Vets Can Now See VA, Private Sector Health Data in iPhone App
Apple’s Health app now integrates with Veterans Affairs’ patient data API, giving veterans access to their medical information on their phones.
Digital Government
Senate Lawmakers Want to Pop Social Media Filter Bubbles
A newly proposed bill would require large social media companies to give users the chance to opt out of algorithmically curated content.
Digital Government
Federal CIO: Chief Data Officer Council Is Coming Very Soon
Nearly every agency is employing artificial intelligence in some capacity, and soon they’ll have more support in their efforts.
Modernization
Two-Thirds of Air Force’s $5.5B IT Contract Goes To Small Businesses
The General Services Administration announced 75 awards on the 2GIT contract, which is open to all federal buyers.
Artificial Intelligence