Emerging Tech
The Government Wants A Handheld Synthetic Drug Detector
NIST and DARPA are looking for pre-market products that can identify synthetic opioids like fentanyl.
Digital Government
Senator Calls On Agencies to Streamline Programs for Entrepreneurs
The Government Accountability Office reported in 2012 that each of the 52 entrepreneur support programs at Commerce, SBA and other agencies overlapped with at least one other program.
Cybersecurity
How a Commerce Department Standards Agency Grew Into a Cybersecurity Powerhouse
The National Institute of Standards and Technology has a hand in nearly every aspect of government cybersecurity.
Cybersecurity
GAO Says Cybersecurity is Top Concern for 2020 Census
The Census Bureau has only tested four of 43 systems needed for the 2020 Census.
Digital Government
Census Needs $4.5B More for 2020 Count, Commerce Secretary Says
The funds are crucial to getting the IT back on track, Wilbur Ross told lawmakers.
Modernization
Be 'Less of a Nerd,' Agency CIO Tells Fellow CIOs
Chief information officers need to be tech savvy, but they also need to be educators.
Digital Government
This Agency Can Help Fast Track Your Tech Acquisitions
National Technical Information Service pairs federal agencies with vetted companies that meet their technology needs—and fast.
Cybersecurity
Commerce Seeks Input on Fighting Botnets
The request follows an executive order focused partly on fighting the armies of zombie computers.
Digital Government
Watchdog: Updated Census Could Face Problems In 2020
Census hasn't updated its cost estimates since October 2015.
Digital Government
Watchdog: U.S. Manufacturing Needs Boost from Commerce
The department isn’t contributing enough to manufacturing, a Government Accountability Office audit says.
Emerging Tech
AT&T Scores $6.5B Contract to Build Nation's First Public Safety Broadband Network
The company will spend about $40 billion on building, deploying and operating the network.
Cybersecurity
Cyber Officials Ask: How Do You Prove Cyber Protections Are Worth The Investment?
When your whole job is preventing attacks from happening, it can be hard to prove how effective you are.
Emerging Tech
You Have More Time To Tell Government How To Use Internet of Things
NTIA is extending the deadline for comment on a report it published on connected technology.
Cybersecurity
Commerce Nominee Endorses Cyber Push, Modernizing Government Tech
Billionaire investor Wilbur Ross also praised the security benefits of cloud computing.
Emerging Tech
Commerce Wants Your Thoughts on Preliminary Internet of Things Guidance
As connected devices proliferate, the internet of things could eventually "increas[e] efficiency and convenience for industry, consumers and government to improv[e] safety,” Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker said in a statement.
Digital Government
Government Shared Services Meet Challenges in People, Capital
Shared services continue to face challenges from how agencies are funding to finding the right personnel.
Cybersecurity
Trump Appoints Legislative Cyber Leaders to Transition Team
Reps. Devin Nunes, Marsha Blackburn and Tom Marino have sponsored cyber and tech legislation.
Digital Government
Commerce Wants Amazon's Alexa To Tap Into Its Data
The Commerce Department hosted a hackathon with Amazon.
Digital Government
White House Expands Employment, Housing Data Effort
Fitbit, LinkedIn and other companies are collaborating on the Opportunity Project.
Emerging Tech