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Emerging Tech

Air Force Seeking Research on Electronic Intelligence Tech

The Air Force Research Lab is looking for white papers outlining new technologies and methodologies for signal processing.

By Mila Jasper
September 1, 2020

Emerging Tech

Pentagon Seeks TurboTax-Like Tool for Artificial Intelligence Purchases

It’s part of a new acquisition model that would explore the potential of pursuing contracts outside the Federal Acquisition Regulation, mixed with traditional contracts.

By Brandi Vincent
August 31, 2020

Cybersecurity

Pentagon’s Contractor Cybersecurity Program Approaches Testing Phase

The pending non-profit in charge of issuing certifications is moving forward with training for assessors as a key aspect of its arrangement with the Defense Department could be in flux.

By Mariam Baksh
August 28, 2020

Cybersecurity

Pentagon Plans Single-Award $11B IT Contract

The Defense Enclave Services contract could go out for bid as soon as late September.

By Frank Konkel
August 27, 2020

Emerging Tech

Navy Program Will Use AI on Drone Images to Predict Fleet Maintenance Needs

Simple Technology Solutions will use Google Cloud to build a machine learning tool trained on drone images.

By Aaron Boyd
August 27, 2020

Emerging Tech

Air Force Taps Machine Learning to Speed Up Flight Certifications

The Air Force SEEK EAGLE Office cleaned up its “data swamp” and implemented a machine learning application, and it's making the flight certification process more efficient.

By Mila Jasper
August 25, 2020

Emerging Tech

Air Force to Craft a Quantum Information Science Strategy—and Wants Help

The service is on the lookout for a contractor with a proven track record in the quantum development space.

By Brandi Vincent
August 25, 2020

Ideas

It’s Not Agile’s Fault: 3 Lessons to Ensure Accountability and Collaboration

Stickies on the wall doesn't mean your team is doing agile appropriately.

By Erick Mann
August 25, 2020

Ideas

Why CMMC Could Be Our Best Weapon to Fight Back Against Chinese IP Theft

The newfound penchant toward action is an opportunity to raise the bar for cybersecurity and better secure American IP.

By Eric Noonan
August 21, 2020

Cybersecurity

Pentagon Acquisition Chief Clarifies Temporary Extension for Implementing Chinese Equipment Ban

A recent memo allows vendors additional time to comply with Section 889 for certain low-risk goods, but the department is not seeking mass extensions, Ellen Lord told reporters.

By Mila Jasper
August 20, 2020

Emerging Tech

Small, DIU-Approved Drones to be Made Available for Agencies to Purchase

The systems are deemed secure after months of development and testing.

By Brandi Vincent
August 20, 2020

CIO Briefing

NSA Offers Tips To Limit Location Data Exposure

The National Security Agency released a set of guidelines outlining how the federal workforce and the general public can mitigate risks associated with personal location data.

By Mila Jasper
August 19, 2020

IT Modernization

The Pandemic is Pushing the Pentagon Toward Classified Telework

The Defense Information Systems Agency and the U.S. Air Force are expanding their classified remote work capabilities.

By Frank Konkel
August 19, 2020

Emerging Tech

Energy Department, Microsoft Set Up Consortium to Produce AI-Enabled Tools for First Responders

At least ten partners from across the government, industry and academia have already signed on.

By Brandi Vincent
August 18, 2020

Emerging Tech

Pentagon Launches New Task Force to Study UFOs

The Unidentified Aerial Phenomena Task Force will hone in on unidentified aircraft that might pose a national security threat.

By Brandi Vincent
August 17, 2020

Cybersecurity

Number of Foreign Companies Within Defense Supply Chain Grew Over Past Decade, Report Says

Reliance on foreign suppliers in the defense industrial base rose—notably in packaged software and IT services—even as calls for reshoring increase, according to a new report.

By Mila Jasper
August 17, 2020

Emerging Tech

The Pentagon’s AI Factory Gets a Powerful New Tool

The Joint Common Foundation aims to help the Department to standardize and secure its data and make it easier to find.

By Patrick Tucker
August 17, 2020

CIO Briefing

Don’t Catch Fire When Using Hand Sanitizer, a Defense Safety Office Warns

Germ-fighting gels are flammable—and some people have already been burned.

By Brandi Vincent
August 14, 2020

Emerging Tech

How Agencies Can Tackle Tech Talent Gaps

Strong brands and room for risk might pay off where government salaries don’t, federal officials said.

By Brandi Vincent
August 14, 2020

Cybersecurity

Pentagon Wants Contractor Feedback on Rule Change that Bans Certain Chinese Firms

A provision of the 2019 National Defense Authorization Act banning agencies from contracting with companies doing business with Chinese firms like Huawei and ZTE now takes effect.

By Mila Jasper
August 13, 2020

The Air Force Research Lab is looking for white papers outlining new technologies and methodologies for signal processing.

It’s part of a new acquisition model that would explore the potential of pursuing contracts outside the Federal Acquisition Regulation, mixed with traditional contracts.

The pending non-profit in charge of issuing certifications is moving forward with training for assessors as a key aspect of its arrangement with the Defense Department could be in flux.

The Defense Enclave Services contract could go out for bid as soon as late September.

Simple Technology Solutions will use Google Cloud to build a machine learning tool trained on drone images.

The Air Force SEEK EAGLE Office cleaned up its “data swamp” and implemented a machine learning application, and it's making the flight certification process more efficient.

The service is on the lookout for a contractor with a proven track record in the quantum development space.

Stickies on the wall doesn't mean your team is doing agile appropriately.

The newfound penchant toward action is an opportunity to raise the bar for cybersecurity and better secure American IP.

A recent memo allows vendors additional time to comply with Section 889 for certain low-risk goods, but the department is not seeking mass extensions, Ellen Lord told reporters.

The systems are deemed secure after months of development and testing.

The National Security Agency released a set of guidelines outlining how the federal workforce and the general public can mitigate risks associated with personal location data.

The Defense Information Systems Agency and the U.S. Air Force are expanding their classified remote work capabilities.

At least ten partners from across the government, industry and academia have already signed on.

The Unidentified Aerial Phenomena Task Force will hone in on unidentified aircraft that might pose a national security threat.

Reliance on foreign suppliers in the defense industrial base rose—notably in packaged software and IT services—even as calls for reshoring increase, according to a new report.

The Joint Common Foundation aims to help the Department to standardize and secure its data and make it easier to find.

Germ-fighting gels are flammable—and some people have already been burned.

Strong brands and room for risk might pay off where government salaries don’t, federal officials said.

A provision of the 2019 National Defense Authorization Act banning agencies from contracting with companies doing business with Chinese firms like Huawei and ZTE now takes effect.

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