Modernization

Contractors still looking for leadership on joint health record project

Contractors are hoping that the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Defense deliver on plans to create a body with authority to settle disputes and guide joint implementation of the Cerner Millennium health record software across the two departments.

Digital Government

Digital Trends That Could Send Your Project Back to the Drawing Board

Are you ready to deliver services to customers who want to unplug from their digital lives?

Modernization

The President’s Office Is Hiring An App Developer

The single-award contract will cover the entire lifecycle of development and maintenance for all apps used by the Executive Office of the President.

Modernization

VA Expects 'Hiccups,' but an Otherwise Seamless Health Overhaul This Week

Some lawmakers and veterans groups are nervous about VA's implementation process for the new private care program.

Modernization

Lawmakers push on AI in draft defense bill

The Defense Department's heavy investment in artificial intelligence means more congressional oversight to make sure the emerging tech isn't just a buzzword.

Podcasts

Critical Update: Get Stuff Done

Except he didn’t say “stuff.” Defense Digital Service co-founders join the podcast to talk security clearances, big cloud procurements and plenty of Star Wars.

Modernization

Agile development should 'strangle' legacy systems

The Defense Department's software development program paves quicker path to IT system modernization, according to agency's agile initiative leader.

Modernization

Agriculture Announces $858M to Upgrade Rural Electric Systems

The department aims to enhance electric reliability for rural communities and finance new smart grid technologies.

Modernization

Tech Modernization Fund Would Get $35M in Draft Funding Bill

The $35 million is a middle ground funding number between what the administration proposed this year and what the fund received last year.

Modernization

Connected-vehicle spectrum could be tapped for next gen Wi-Fi

The Federal Communications Commission wants to re-examine spectrum set aside for vehicle-to-vehicle communications to help speed next-generation Wi-Fi and 5G.

Artificial Intelligence

HHS Splits $49M AI, Automation Contract Evenly Between Small, Large Businesses

The Intelligent Automation/Artificial Intelligence contract is ready for HHS buyers, though officials have plans to grow the business.

Artificial Intelligence

How the CIA is Working to Ethically Deploy Artificial Intelligence

As the agency utilizes new technology, insiders are thinking critically about issues around privacy and bias.

Digital Government

DHS Needs to Set Guardrails for Its Expanded Insider Threat Program

As the department starts monitoring activity on unclassified networks, officials need to update policies and procedures to keep the program effective and constitutional.

Modernization

Inside USDA's Farmer-First Approach to Digital Transformation

The department is mixing technology with human-centered design to produce a better experience for its customers.

Modernization

CIA looks to partner with tech

With China gaining ground in high tech, the CIA sees industry partnerships as increasingly important.

Modernization

Logistics upgrade could follow Army modernization efforts

Army acquisition head Bruce Jette is looking to leverage modernization efforts including AI and automation to improve logistics.

Modernization

Procurement chiefs are watching the spread of RPA

RPA use across government "is exploding," a top procurement official said.