Emerging Tech
Bipartisan Legislation to Boost U.S. Manufacturing Put Forward in Both Chambers
A U.S. chief manufacturing officer would be appointed to advise the president.
Ideas
Lessons From 30 Years of Government Reform Efforts
There’s much that newcomers to government should learn from the past.
Digital Government
Biden Commits to Investing ‘Closer to 2%’ of GDP in Science Research
The president referenced infrastructure, immigration, quantum computing and much more in his first formal press conference.
Cybersecurity
CISA Will Use New Authority Over Internet Service Providers to Fight Ransomware, Official Says
Acting CISA Director Brandon Wales praised the government’s coordination absent a national cyber director.
Ideas
Digitization Will Help Public Procurement Comply with FAR in the Biden Era
Procurement rules are changing.
Cybersecurity
Official: Executive Order to Address Cloud Security Through Procurement
Lawmakers question why basic security features are not already the default.
Digital Government
Special Report: IT Modernization Priorities for 2021
Many of the new administration’s early executive orders, memos and plans included a technology component, but have yet to address the underlying issues with government IT.
Digital Government
Central IT Modernization Fund Gets $1B in COVID Stimulus
The major infusion of cash will mean more modernization projects, which might require a new funding model.
Digital Government
COVID Relief Bill Boosts CISA, GSA and Digital Service Funding
Breaking down the tech funding in the American Rescue Act.
Digital Government
Biden Names Federal CIO to Lead Governmentwide Modernization Efforts
A familiar face from the U.S. Digital Service and Office of Personnel Management will serve as the next federal chief information officer.
Digital Government
White House Reminds Agencies to Get Its Approval on Policy Proposals and Certain Communications
Goal is to ensure the administration "speaks with one voice."
Modernization
CIOs’ Wishlist for New Congress and Administration IT Leadership
Three department IT leaders share their top asks from the new Congress and yet-to-be-appointed federal CIO.
Cybersecurity
White House Plans Executive Action in Response to Hack Involving SolarWinds
The official leading the effort said changes are necessary to allow information sharing within the federal government.
Cybersecurity
Experts Tell Lawmakers to Give CISA 'Operational' Federal Information Security Role
Former CISA director Chris Krebs said government contracts also need to change in order to facilitate cross-agency information sharing.
Digital Government
Poll Finds Steep Drop in Satisfaction With Government in the U.S.
The Gallup survey results indicate people are unhappy with other aspects of American life as well, like the moral climate and the influence of corporations.
Emerging Tech
NASA’s Moon-Exploring Artemis Program Will Move Forward Under Biden
The White House pledged its support of the ambitious lunar exploration missions.
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.
Digital Government
White House Memo Creates Chief Science Officers at Federal Agencies
The presidential memo on scientific integrity calls for new officials and an update to policies established over the last two administrations.
Digital Government
CIO Roundup: Here Are the Government’s Top Tech Chiefs So Far
Most agency chief information officers are career officials so it's steady ahead but vacancies left by appointees need to be filled.
Digital Government