Modernization
COVID-19 Forces a New Approach to Public Health Communications
No one likes to wait for answers to questions regarding health issues, especially when there is a lot of uncertainty and conflicting information.
Cybersecurity
Thune Bill Would Make Network Security an Official Objective of Trade Deals
Senators introduced the legislation in preparation for upcoming bilateral negotiations.
Cybersecurity
Nokia and Ericsson Defend Collaboration with Chinese Entities During Senator’s Inquiry
Senators want to help the companies compete against Huawei, but China touches everyone’s supply chain.
Policy
House Bill Wants to Curb Foreign Robocallers Targeting Americans
The legislation would create a task force to crack down on malicious calls that originate outside the U.S.
Cybersecurity
Presidential Advisers Set Timeline for Report on Options to Secure 5G Networks
Officials reaffirmed the administration’s view that software-defined networking is the best way to secure next-gen telecommunications.
Emerging Tech
The Night Sky Will Never Be the Same
Elon Musk’s plan for worldwide internet has sent bright artificial, lights streaking through the dark.
Emerging Tech
Justice Files ‘First-of-its-Kind Enforcement Action’ Against Robocall Carriers
The department is suing a handful of companies that were repeatedly warned they were facilitating fraudulent robocalls from organizations posing as government agencies and other businesses.
Cybersecurity
Presidential Advisers Expected to Push Software-Defined Networking for Secure Comms
Senate Commerce Committee is stockpiling legislation for coordinated investments in the tech.
Emerging Tech
Senators Unveil $1.2 Billion Plan to Develop Alternatives to Huawei’s 5G Equipment
The Federal Communications Commission would require certification to open standards to eliminate proprietary equipment.
Modernization
EPA Could Save Taxpayers Thousands of Dollars Through Stronger Oversight of Mobile Phones
The agency “missed an opportunity” to better use $12,000 spent over two years on unnecessary voice and data services, watchdog finds.
Cybersecurity
Telecom, Software Industry Groups Push Back on Commerce’s Proposed Supply Chain Rule
One group suggested the proposed rule to ban U.S. entities from buying information technology from foreign adversaries could be illegal.
Emerging Tech
House Passes Trio of 5G Security Bills
Together, the measures aim to promote a safer rollout of the highly-anticipated, next-generation mobile networks.
Ideas
5G Is Where China and the West Finally Diverge
The rollout of speedy new cellular networks is a geopolitical turning point, but neither Trump nor the public yet recognizes this.
Artificial Intelligence
Space Force Sets First Pitch Day Using Alternative Acquisition Authority
The military’s newest branch wants to hear about innovative solutions to tough problems in installation support and space operations.
Policy
Congress Approves Bill to Crack Down on Scam Robocalls
“There are no blue robocalls; there are no red robocalls — only despised robocalls.”
Emerging Tech
Laser-Linked Satellites Could Deliver 'Internet from Space'
Such a network could potentially reach remote and underserved areas.
Modernization
GSA’s $50B Telecom Contract Is Now Truly Open for Business
More than two years after awards were announced, agencies can now issue task orders to all nine vendors on the Enterprise Infrastructure Solutions contract.
Emerging Tech
Senate Advances Legislation to Preserve T-Band Spectrum for Emergency Personnel
Experts agree that Congress must reverse a rule to protect the crucial band set aside specifically for first responders in dense cities.
Ideas