Modernization
OAI looks to build permanence before it disappears
The Office of American Innovation is set to expire at the end of the Trump administration, but one key official sees its effect enduring at the agency level.
Emerging Tech
NOAA’s Newest Weather Satellite Isn’t Working Right
The satellite's “premiere” instrument gets too hot at night and engineers are struggling to find out why.
Modernization
A silver bullet for budget formulation
As agencies push modernization, they should ditch risky spreadsheets and leverage automation to improve budgeting processes.
Digital Government
U.S. Digital Service Will Teach You How to Buy the Latest Tech
Federal employees can learn best practices for digital procurement in a new certification program.
Modernization
Pentagon cracks down on personal mobile devices
Under a new policy, Defense employees and contractors are restricted from bringing their personal mobile devices into secure areas designated for processing, handling and discussion of classified information.
Modernization
Questions remain on Energy's cyber shop
There is bipartisan support to fund the Energy Department's new cybersecurity office, some on Capitol Hill want more tangibles.
Policy
House Passes Bill to Keep Tabs on VA’s Health Records Modernization
Lawmakers plan to keep a close eye on the implementation of the $10 billion project.
Digital Government
Agency Grades Get Worse in Latest FITARA Scorecard
Eleven agencies dropped and five agencies improved in Congress’ latest FITARA scorecard.
Modernization
The thinking behind DISA's $8 billion DEOS contract
DISA leaders said the Defense Department's multibillion dollar business solutions contract will be "a constantly evolving service."
Modernization
From fighting fires to shaping the future: 4 steps to IT modernization
A sense of urgency is important, but agencies must map a clear path forward before rushing in.
Modernization
New DOD CIO talks cloud
Newly sworn-in CIO Dana Deasy discussed the need for a "world class" cloud environment to open up the Department of Defense to new capabilities.
Ideas
Security Managers and Modernization Don’t Mix…or Do They?
The reality is that secure DevOps is still more of a meta-conversation than it is an actual implementation effort.
Digital Government
Census Bureau Goes Tech Shopping for 2020 Count
The bureau is looking for help with background vetting, app testing and other prep for the decennial.
Artificial Intelligence
How NATO’s Transformation Chief Is Pushing the Alliance to Keep Up in AI
Experimental robot medics and autonomy-driven base protection highlight NATO’s race to keep up with China, Russia, and the U.S. in emerging technology.
Modernization
VA Signs $10 Billion Health Records Contract With Cerner
VA will formally pursue the same health records platform as the Pentagon.
Modernization
VA signs $10B deal with Cerner
Acting VA Secretary Robert Wilkie signed the deal naming Cerner as the sole-source software provider on the agency's health record modernization effort.
Modernization
Army mulls pause in JRSS migration
Latency and other performance quality issues with applications in the joint regional security stacks have caused DISA and the Army to rework the migration timeline.
Policy
GSA to Host Another E-Commerce Portal Industry Day
The agency will solicit information from vendors interested in hosting the platform and another for selling on it.
Modernization
Microsoft Scores Big Cloud Deal with Intel Community
The announcement could improve the company’s chances for the Defense Department’s JEDI competition.
Modernization