Digital Government
Report: Biden Administration Must Prioritize Workforce, Tech Modernization
The government employs 19 times more mission-critical IT employees over the age of 50 than under the age of 30, according to the Partnership for Public Service.
Ideas
Dissecting FedRAMP for Containerized Applications
Five essential things federal programs need to know.
Modernization
Digital ID left out of infrastructure bill
A plan to get federal support and funding behind digital identity proofing as a way to combat benefits fraud wound up on the cutting-room floor as the Senate crafted its $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill.
Modernization
State Department Still Struggling With 5-Year-Old Recommendations to Fix IT Management Issues
The agency is doing better about reporting through its internal system but six of seven outstanding issues remain a concern for the inspector general.
Modernization
State Department expands push to the cloud
The State Department wants to go all in on the cloud, starting with a new multiplatform toolset to add flexibility and innovation to IT services.
Ideas
Supportive Video Game Communities Can Help Veterans Transition to Civilian Life
For an increasing number of veterans retiring from the service, their shared interest in video games can become the basis for that community.
Modernization
Commerce Department Developing Massive IT Services Contract
The enterprise contract will support IT delivery at every level, including agencies like Census, NOAA and NIST.
Modernization
White House orders compliance with 'critical software' protection measures
The Office of Management and Budget directed agencies to comply with software supply chain security measures as set out in the May cybersecurity executive order.
Ideas
How to Lessen the Burden of Freedom of Information Act Requests
It is essential to lessen the FOIA burden on government agencies.
Modernization
NSA Awards Secret $10 Billion Contract to Amazon
Much of the NSA’s most prized intelligence data may be moving to the cloud.
Artificial Intelligence
NIST Prioritizes External Input in Development of AI Risk Management Framework
The agency is engaging stakeholders in the process through multiple venues.
Modernization
Why digital transformation is a process, not a destination
The agencies that may feel they don't have the time to fully implement digital transformation are the very ones that stand the most to gain.
Ideas
Two Keys to Delivering Exceptional Citizen Experiences
The infrastructures many government agencies had in 2019 weren’t built to handle the amount of traffic organizations experienced during the pandemic.
Emerging Tech
FCC Releases First U.S. Mobile Broadband Map
The map, which shows where the four largest mobile carriers offer voice and data services, is a step toward improving the accuracy of high-speed internet access data.
Ideas
Augmentation for Data-Driven Success
Augmentation techniques can help the Defense Department implement its data strategy goals.
Modernization
Strategic Command to lead EMS training effort
The Defense Department is standing up a new office to improve expertise in electromagnetic spectrum operations under U.S. Strategic Command as part of a new implementation plan.
Digital Government
NARA Plans to Expand Access to Digital Records Over the Next 5 Years
The draft 2022-2026 Strategic Plan looks toward a future of all-digital records and more equitable discovery and access for underserved communities.
Emerging Tech
State Wants Better Bots and Processes For Its Help Desk
The Consolidated Customer Support office already manages eight bots, but an ongoing project requires more user-centric automation.
Ideas
How the Energy Department Can Improve Cybersecurity in the Energy Industry
The Energy Department has an obligation to protect both public and private energy interests on critical infrastructure.
Modernization