Modernization
DOD modernization faces program and funding challenges
On Capitol Hill and in Congress there's concern that delays and stopgap funding could take a toll on critical tech upgrades.
Modernization
Bringing AI into the federal technology fold
Agencies are beginning to develop new capacity to incorporate emerging technologies for every use in data analysis.
Emerging Tech
Pentagon to Begin Testing 5G at Four Domestic Installations
The department will release a draft solicitation for the program in November.
Emerging Tech
How VA Gets Innovators to Focus on Veterans’ Challenges
One event helped a severely injured veteran use a utensil on his own—for the first time in 12 years.
Modernization
FAA chief data officer wants to pace development
The Federal Aviation Administration's top data officer wants to take a layered approach to how it develops U.S. air traffic control IT systems.
Modernization
Esper Recuses Himself from JEDI Cloud Contract Review
The Pentagon’s acquisition team will continue its review of bids submitted by Amazon Web Services and Microsoft, as the department’s deputy secretary of defense takes over the process.
Digital Government
Now’s The Time To Share Your Bold Ideas and Stories
A chance to tell your colleagues across government about innovative approaches you’re implementing.
Modernization
Esper steps aside on JEDI, pushes decision to deputy
After months of review, the defense secretary has recused himself from decisions regarding the controversial $10 billion JEDI cloud buy.
Modernization
OMB Focused on Trust and Agility in Tech Improvements
Increased agility will help tech officials maximize their IT modernization efforts—and perhaps build more trust in government among the public.
Modernization
Technology Modernization Fund Tapped for Two More Projects
The latest batch of grants leaves the fund with only about $24 million, less than 20% of its total endowment.
Modernization
FedBizOpps Will Be Retired After Veterans Day Weekend
The public repository of federal contracting opportunities will be migrated to a central procurement website following a weekend-long “data freeze.”
Modernization
New rules of the road for $4B DHS financial management buy
The Department of Homeland Security announced it would eliminate conflict-of-interest restrictions in a pair of highly connected procurements to allow vendors to bid on both.
Modernization
FCC Wants Public Feedback on Plans to Fully Digitize Its Largest Licensing System
The agency filed approximately 5,000 applications manually last year.
Modernization
Federal CIO Outlines the Administration's 2020 Tech Priorities
Suzette Kent flagged priority data sets and a focus on supply chain security.
Modernization
USDA, EEOC land first FY 2020 TMF awards
Public-facing systems at two agencies will get millions to help with the move to the cloud.
Cybersecurity
Silicon Valley Lawmaker Proposes Cyber Training for Every Federal Employee
Rep. Ro Khanna plans to introduce a bill that would require feds to learn basic cyber hygiene, including how to securely navigate the internet of things.
Modernization
Army AI task force looks for cyber project as industry day nears
The Army Artificial Intelligence Task Force is looking to start a cyber project this year just in time for its third annual industry day.
Modernization
SBA inks EIS contract
The Small Business Administration joined a few other agencies with a big early autumn telecommunications contract.
Modernization
Army seeks new paths to network interoperability
The Army doesn't want to keep relying on the Defense Department's secret networks to collaborate with international mission partners, but the change faces some policy hurdles.
Emerging Tech