The Defense Department IG Outlined the Pentagon’s Top Challenges. Here’s Where Tech Fits In.

Two new challenges added this year focus on technological dominance and data as a strategic asset. Tech like hypersonics, microelectronics, AI, 5G and biotechnology were also highlighted.

By Mila Jasper
November 25, 2020

The Defense Department IG Outlined the Pentagon’s Top Challenges. Here’s Where Tech Fits In.

Two new challenges added this year focus on technological dominance and data as a strategic asset. Tech like hypersonics, microelectronics, AI, 5G and biotechnology were also highlighted.

By Mila Jasper
November 25, 2020

How Two U.S. Military Bases Are Exploring 5G’s Potential

Defense Department-led pursuits of next-generation connectivity will hone in on survivability, security, and innovation.

By Brandi Vincent
November 24, 2020

How Edge Computing and Hybrid Cloud Are Shifting the IT Paradigm

With cloud at the center of a whole new operating model, organizations will have distributed DevOps teams spinning up new applications in real time.

By Cameron Chehreh and Steve Orrin
November 20, 2020

VA Moves to Expand Its 5G Experimentation

One of the agency’s senior innovators shed light on what’s to come—and how existing 5G pursuits have paid off in the pandemic.

By Brandi Vincent
November 20, 2020

Pentagon Risks ‘Paralyzing Ourselves’ as Tech Priorities Keep Shifting

That’s what the outgoing HASC ranking member says, and he’s not alone.

By Patrick Tucker
November 19, 2020

Homeland Security’s Small Business Program Will Focus on Viruses, Security and Networks in 2021

The Small Business Innovation Research program identified 12 tentative topics as priorities for the coming year.

By Aaron Boyd
November 13, 2020

Top Tech Companies Begin Pushing Priorities for Biden Administration

Microsoft, IBM and other companies urged the president-elect to consider policies for boosting workforce development, solving the pandemic and addressing biometrics in surveillance.

By Brandi Vincent
November 10, 2020

IoT Security Bill Nears Passage as New Consortium Tackles Open 5G

Government officials are thinking about how the use of drones as part of the network infrastructure will affect security.

By Mariam Baksh
November 10, 2020

Pentagon Expanding 5G Efforts, DOD Official Says

The Pentagon will also be releasing guidance on securing the microelectronics supply chain, according to Defense Undersecretary for Acquisition and Sustainment Ellen Lord.

By Mila Jasper
November 10, 2020

4 Startups Tapped to Pilot Capabilities at Defense’s 5G Living Lab

At some U.S. military bases, next generation connectivity is right around the corner.

By Brandi Vincent
October 29, 2020

Lockheed Seeks Commercial Tie-Ups to Chase 5G Work

CEO Taiclet wants a leading role as U.S. and allied militaries build out their next-gen mobile networks.

By Marcus Weisgerber
October 27, 2020

FCC, USAID Partner to Advance U.S. 5G Security Policy

An agreement between the agencies aims to encourage the use of trusted networks and interoperable infrastructure.

By Mariam Baksh
October 15, 2020

Pentagon Awards $600 Million to Spearhead 5G Experiments Across Five Military Bases

It’s only the beginning of an ambitious effort to test and scale the technology’s potential to strengthen the department’s capabilities.

By Brandi Vincent
October 9, 2020

DOD Unveils First Enterprisewide Data Strategy

The new data strategy will be a key component supporting the Defense Department’s digital modernization effort, officials say.

By Mila Jasper
October 8, 2020

DOD’s Interest in 'Owning' 5G Networks Riles Conservative Groups

A recent survey noted a lack of support from stakeholders was an impediment for federal agencies implementing 5G capabilities, but that’s mostly on the civilian side of things.

By Mariam Baksh
October 7, 2020

After Decision Upholding FCC’s 5G Rules, Cities Now Weighing Appeal

The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals largely upheld FCC rules limiting local government’s ability to regulate 5G infrastructure and cap fees. Cities involved in the case have until Sept. 28 to file an appeal, but some experts say the ruling wasn’t all bad.

By Andrea Noble
September 22, 2020

Cyber Defenders

In this ebook, Nextgov talks to top cyber-focused officials about the programs that aim to secure federal information and networks.

By Nextgov Staff
August 27, 2020

Six Months into VA's 5G-Enabled Hospital Project

The pandemic emerged early in its existence, but the infrastructure is already providing a foundation for health care innovation, an official said.

By Brandi Vincent
August 11, 2020

DOD Releases Prime Airwaves for Commercial 5G Networks

Amid criticism, officials said 100 megahertz of federal midband spectrum will be transferred to commercial users at an unprecedented pace.

By Mariam Baksh
August 10, 2020

White House Council Seeks Input on Plan to Invest in Alternatives to GPS

The request for information flows from an executive order on the responsible use of positioning, navigation and timing services.

By Mariam Baksh
August 10, 2020

How 5G Could Change Government’s Pandemic Response

The main benefit of 5G, especially for public sector applications, is the enablement of machine-to-machine communications.

By Jim Brinker
August 3, 2020

Defense Department-led pursuits of next-generation connectivity will hone in on survivability, security, and innovation.

With cloud at the center of a whole new operating model, organizations will have distributed DevOps teams spinning up new applications in real time.

One of the agency’s senior innovators shed light on what’s to come—and how existing 5G pursuits have paid off in the pandemic.

That’s what the outgoing HASC ranking member says, and he’s not alone.

The Small Business Innovation Research program identified 12 tentative topics as priorities for the coming year.

Microsoft, IBM and other companies urged the president-elect to consider policies for boosting workforce development, solving the pandemic and addressing biometrics in surveillance.

Government officials are thinking about how the use of drones as part of the network infrastructure will affect security.

The Pentagon will also be releasing guidance on securing the microelectronics supply chain, according to Defense Undersecretary for Acquisition and Sustainment Ellen Lord.

At some U.S. military bases, next generation connectivity is right around the corner.

CEO Taiclet wants a leading role as U.S. and allied militaries build out their next-gen mobile networks.

An agreement between the agencies aims to encourage the use of trusted networks and interoperable infrastructure.

It’s only the beginning of an ambitious effort to test and scale the technology’s potential to strengthen the department’s capabilities.

The new data strategy will be a key component supporting the Defense Department’s digital modernization effort, officials say.

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A recent survey noted a lack of support from stakeholders was an impediment for federal agencies implementing 5G capabilities, but that’s mostly on the civilian side of things.

The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals largely upheld FCC rules limiting local government’s ability to regulate 5G infrastructure and cap fees. Cities involved in the case have until Sept. 28 to file an appeal, but some experts say the ruling wasn’t all bad.

In this ebook, Nextgov talks to top cyber-focused officials about the programs that aim to secure federal information and networks.

The pandemic emerged early in its existence, but the infrastructure is already providing a foundation for health care innovation, an official said.

Amid criticism, officials said 100 megahertz of federal midband spectrum will be transferred to commercial users at an unprecedented pace.

The request for information flows from an executive order on the responsible use of positioning, navigation and timing services.

The main benefit of 5G, especially for public sector applications, is the enablement of machine-to-machine communications.

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