Modernization
DOD Tracking COVID Vaccinations with New Electronic Health Record System
The military was already developing a digital vaccination tracking system before the COVID-19 outbreak.
Digital Government
Special Report: IT Modernization Priorities for 2021
Many of the new administration’s early executive orders, memos and plans included a technology component, but have yet to address the underlying issues with government IT.
Emerging Tech
VA Doctor Dispels Myths that 5G Could Make People Sick
He also offered a look into several government-centered deployments.
Cybersecurity
CISA: No Federal Agencies Compromised Through Microsoft Exchange Servers
Investigations remain ongoing, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency leaders said at a hearing on modernizing the federal government’s approach to cybersecurity.
Digital Government
Central IT Modernization Fund Gets $1B in COVID Stimulus
The major infusion of cash will mean more modernization projects, which might require a new funding model.
Digital Government
COVID Relief Bill Boosts CISA, GSA and Digital Service Funding
Breaking down the tech funding in the American Rescue Act.
Digital Government
Biden Names Federal CIO to Lead Governmentwide Modernization Efforts
A familiar face from the U.S. Digital Service and Office of Personnel Management will serve as the next federal chief information officer.
Emerging Tech
Lawmakers Want to Know How Government Science Facilities Are Holding Up
The Federal Labs Modernization Act intends to keep them more informed.
Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity Agency Takes Over Management of .Gov Domain
The official domain for .gov websites shifted from the government’s landlord to the government’s central cybersecurity shop.
Cybersecurity
Air Force Only Service to Develop Cybersecurity Requirements for Weapon Systems Contracts, GAO Says
The audit found the Defense Department has improved weapon systems cybersecurity in recent years, but detailed requirements must make it into contracts.
Modernization
Justice Department Warns of Fake Unemployment Benefit Websites
It’s one more issue for jobless Americans and state workforce agencies to be concerned about.
Emerging Tech
VA Launches New Platform to Send Veterans Personalized Notifications
Open-source software—developed abroad—supports a new tool that allows the agency to send confirmations and other details through email or text.
Cybersecurity
House Armed Services Chair Calls for Focus on Information Systems Over Arbitrary Metrics
Rep. Adam Smith, D-Wash., suggested a 500-ship Navy is inadequate if adversaries are able to disrupt command and control systems.
Digital Government
9 Government Tech Trends That Mattered in 2020
The federal government turned to technology during an unprecedented 2020 marked by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Digital Government
Bill Aims to Counter China with International Technology Partnership
The bill aims to imbue democratic values in technologies like artificial intelligence and 5G.
Artificial Intelligence
Key Elements Expected This Year for Pentagon’s Link-Everything Effort
A second NORTHCOM experiment aims to prove out various concepts for JADC2.
Cybersecurity
CISA Official Calls for Update of Identity Management Guidance in Wake of SolarWinds Compromise
"Identity is everything now," a technical strategist told NIST advisers in a briefing on the hacking campaign.
Modernization
CIOs’ Wishlist for New Congress and Administration IT Leadership
Three department IT leaders share their top asks from the new Congress and yet-to-be-appointed federal CIO.
Modernization
TTS Aims to Help Rebuild the Public’s Trust of Government
The tech group's director said each time an individual interacts with the government is an opportunity.
Ideas