Emerging Tech
NIST Awards Millions in Innovation Funds for Projects on AI, Wildfire Forecasting—and Much More
Here are a few projects that received a financial boost through the Small Business Innovation Research program.
Digital Government
NIST Offers Cash Prizes for New Ways to Maintain Anonymity in Data
The agency is putting up cash prizes for new differential privacy algorithms, as well as methods for testing the quality of those solutions and using open source code.
Modernization
Lawmakers Propose Using FCC E-Rate Funds to Boost Individuals’ Internet Access
The Federal Communications Commission-provided funds have historically been distributed to institutions instead of people.
Modernization
VA Officials Hope to Wrap Training, Testing Before October Go-Live of EHR Program
Despite numerous obstacles, the Veterans Affairs Department expects to be ready for the October 24 deployment date its new electronic health records system.
Cybersecurity
FCC Advances Order on Interagency Security Reviews of Foreign Applications
The effort tries to strike a balance between the desire to capitalize on foreign investments and managing threats from adversaries like China.
Modernization
Lawmakers push for 'attitudinal' shift at the Pentagon in new report
The House Armed Services Committee's Future Defense Task Force issued its final report, stressing unmanned and AI initiatives.
Modernization
DHS poised for major EIS commitment
The Department of Homeland Security is getting ready to implement a big part of its plans for the federal government's $50 billion next-generation telecommunications contract.
Ideas
What is the 'New Normal' for IT Modernization?
Given that protocols requiring social distancing are likely to remain in effect for some time, the likelihood of workers returning to offices at pre-pandemic levels seems slim.
Digital Government
Federal Government to Conclude Fiscal 2020 With Record Spending
Even without data from the month of September, the Treasury Department reports total federal spending exceeded $6 trillion for the first time.
Digital Government
COVID-19 Exposes Need to Modernize U.S. Public Health Data System, Experts Say
Federal agencies should develop clear standards for data sharing on cross-cutting issues in order to understand the pandemic better.
Modernization
VA, NARA Complete Digitization Effort to Help Speed Up Disability Claims for Some Veterans
Records that fill 29,000 boxes will now be used to validate service-connected disability benefits claims for veterans exposed to toxins like Agent Orange in waters near Vietnam.
Digital Government
Here Are the Major Differences Between Trump and Biden on Tech Issues
President Trump favors reducing government hurdles to usher in technology while rival Joe Biden favors an active government role in partnering with industry, according to a report.
Ideas
Women Equal Men in Computing Skill, but Are Less Confident
Women in STEM careers remains around 24% even though women make up almost 50% of the overall workforce.
Cybersecurity
Defense Department Certification Body Could Itself Conduct Audits Under Interim Rule
One lawyer notes continued confusion surrounding legal liability in the case of disputed assessments.
Ideas
How Nontraditional Hires Can Fill the Tech Talent Gap
Individuals with a high emotional intelligence, creativity and problem-solving skills can be well-suited to IT roles.
Modernization
Bipartisan bill looks to claw back executive power over telecom
World War II-era legislation, meant to counter radio transmissions to the enemy in wartime, now gives the president 'kill-switch' authority over the internet and telecommunications.
Digital Government
Federal Chief Data Officers Need More Resources, Well-Defined Role, Survey Says
The Foundations for Evidence Based Policymaking Act required agencies to install chief data officers. But what exactly that role should look like remains an open question.
Digital Government
How the Government Shifted Its Onboarding Strategy During the Pandemic
Despite a largely remote workforce, the government hasn’t stopped hiring employees, especially those performing critical mission functions.
Artificial Intelligence
CIA’s New Innovation Lab Could Mean Big Paydays for Federal Scientists
The agency is investing in cutting-edge technology and offering officials a chance to profit off their developments.
Modernization