Digital Government
Big Tech Clashes with Brick and Mortar Group over Liability in Privacy Hearing
A similar dynamic is playing out in cybersecurity policy as the government drafts new contract language for cloud service providers.
Modernization
GDIT Snags $120 Million Contract to Modernize Student Aid Processing System
The Federal Student Aid Processing System supports more than 10 million students.
Digital Government
More Reality Checks Could Help Keep DOD Programs on Time and Budget, GAO Says
The Pentagon has long espoused “knowledge-based acquisition,” but doesn’t insist on it.
Emerging Tech
Boeing Can’t Find Enough Workers to Build the New Air Force One
A new GAO report details the latest setback for the presidential planemaker.
Digital Government
Why Are so Many Big Tech Whistleblowers Women? Here Is What the Research Shows
Frances Haugen, Timnit Gebru and Janneke Parrish are at the forefront of a group of high-profile women calling out big tech. Is there a connection between their gender and their role as whistleblowers?
Artificial Intelligence
Patent and Trademark Office Aims to Partner With AI, Emerging Tech Stakeholders
The partnership builds on years of previous innovation efforts in various tech fields.
Digital Government
Tech Trade Group Seeks Bumps to TMF, Agency-Based IT Funds
FedRAMP funding and budget to support zero trust initiatives at civilian agencies are also on the appropriations wish-list of the Alliance for Digital Innovation.
Digital Government
Teresa Carlson returns to Microsoft
She rejoins the company nearly 12 years on from her last stint there.
Modernization
Homeland Security Seeks to Improve First Responder Vehicle Tech
A new contract could enhance communications between first responders.
Digital Government
Dems Demand Amazon Comply With Congressional Investigation on Labor Practices
Several Democratic lawmakers are furious Amazon has not handed over documents it sought in March.
Cybersecurity
Microsoft, Tenable Team up to Support Government Cyber Efforts
The partnership has roots in President Joe Biden’s executive order on cybersecurity last year.
Cybersecurity
CISA Solicits Feedback on Finer Points of Coming Software Transparency Requirement
The agency has identified four topics—including considerations for cloud and online applications—it wants to hear more about from stakeholders.
Cybersecurity
Why Commerce Went Against Microsoft on Rule to Control Cyber Exploits
The rule aims to prevent certain countries—most notably China—from receiving U.S. exports that could advance their intrusion and surveillance technology.
Emerging Tech
Boeing’s F/A-18 Outshines Lockheed’s Flashy Hypersonic Jet in ‘Top Gun: Maverick’
But can the Super Hornet’s star turn keep the production line open?
Digital Government
Agencies Aren't Hitting Disconnection Targets Under EIS
Some agencies may have to exercise "continuity of service" contract clauses to keep phones, internet and other network services online beyond the May 2023 deadline.
Cybersecurity
Senate Homeland Clears Bill to Avoid Conflicts of Interest in Federal Contracting
A hearing the committee held leading up to the bill’s markup focused on a shortage of procurement officials in the federal workforce, which an industry witness said could be addressed if it weren’t for inflexible ethics rules.
Digital Government
GSA's New Thinking for Evaluating Polaris Bids
After collecting industry feedback, the General Services Administration will give a new proposal due date and open the bid submission portal.
Emerging Tech
Raytheon Technologies Invests in Hypersonic Aircraft Startup Hermeus
It’s the first investment by the aerospace and defense giant’s new venture arm.
Modernization
Energy Seeks Input on Power Grid Modernization, Expansion
The Energy Department continues taking action on investments through President Joe Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
Cybersecurity