Emerging Tech
Microsoft Partnership Will Bring New Cloud Service to DOD Microelectronics Project
The tech giant also announced a new cloud agreement with GDIT.
Modernization
Federal Cloud Spending Tops $6.6 Billion
It’s the most the federal government has ever spent on cloud computing services.
Digital Government
Industry Group Gives Defense Contractors ‘C’ Health Grade in Annual Report
The report found weak industrial security scores driven by increases in cyber vulnerabilities negatively impacted the health of the defense industrial base in 2020.
Modernization
Tech Groups Urge Congress to Add Billions to TMF and Drop Some Repayments
Twelve advocacy groups representing the biggest names in tech asked for a major infusion of cash and some substantive changes to how the Technology Modernization Fund operates.
Ideas
Four and a Half Things Biden Should Do for the Software and Tech Industry
First, the president should make a clear distinction between Big Tech companies and everyone else.
Cybersecurity
DOD to Try Out Its Vulnerability Disclosure Program with Contractors
The Defense Cyber Crime Center will launch the program on April 5 in collaboration with the Defense Counterintelligence Security Agency.
Modernization
Air Force Goes Commercial for Project-Management App
The service aims to accelerate its digitization by adopting product lifecycle management software already used by industry.
Cybersecurity
Official: Reciprocity Memos on DOD’s Cybersecurity Certification Program Are Ready
Prospective contractors will get credit toward the requirement for approvals by three existing public and private auditing programs.
Digital Government
Biden Aims for Federal Contractors to Pay a $15 Minimum Wage
He directed his administration to work on an executive order within his first 100 days.
Digital Government
What Democratic Control of Government Could Mean for Biden’s Tech Policies
Though the margins are tight, the incoming president may nominate more progressive candidates for certain positions, experts say.
Digital Government
Twitter, Facebook Temporarily Block Trump’s Accounts
Tech executives also called for Congress to move forward with certifying the election.
Digital Government
GAO: Bid Protests Down 2% in 2020
For a second straight year, the Government Accountability Office dealt with fewer bid protests.
Cybersecurity
CMMC: The Dramatic Year of the Pentagon’s Contractor Cybersecurity Program
The Defense Department’s main effort to protect its supply chain from cyber threats charged ahead through the pandemic but not without controversy.
Ideas
Federal Contracting Trends to Expect in 2021
The pandemic has contractors rethinking recruitment and office space.
Cybersecurity
Massive Hack Roundup: Microsoft Says Breach 'Not Espionage as Usual'
Here are the news and updates you may have missed.
Digital Government
Tech Industry Group Recommends Biden Admin Reimagine How Government Does IT
The Alliance for Digital Innovation unveiled a series of legislative and policy proposals for President-elect Joe Biden to consider.
Ideas
Computer Science Jobs Pay Well and Are Growing Fast. Why Are They Out of Reach for So Many of America's Students?
If students from certain groups are being shut out of the field, it means that public education is failing in its role as the great equalizer.
Cybersecurity
FCC Adopts Order to Rip and Replace Huawei, ZTE Equipment Amid 5G Security Challenges
The senior Democrat on the commission noted China’s continued leadership of global 5G standards development in urging further action.
Modernization
Microsoft Unveils Top Secret Cloud for Government
The move comes among an array of other cloud-driving announcements.
Cybersecurity