Policy
Federal Ban on Chinese Telecom Equipment Takes Effect
Contracting officers will have new disclosure provisions to include in contracts issued after Aug. 13.
Emerging Tech
Nuclear Security Agency Turns to $600M Supercomputer for Weapons Readiness and Advancements
Cray will build El Capitan, an exascale high-performance supercomputer, to manage the nation’s nuclear stockpile.
Modernization
Labor Unveils New Resources to Boost Contractor Hiring Compliance
It’s part of the agency’s broader effort to improve transparency.
Emerging Tech
Tech Startup Brings Diabetic Ulcer Solution to Veterans Affairs Clinics
The Podimetrics SmartMat helps veterans detect the condition and highlights the power of public-private collaboration.
Emerging Tech
Air Force and Oak Ridge Get Supercomputer for Better Weather Forecasts
The $25 million contract will provide a system that supports the military’s complex weather prediction workloads.
Digital Government
GAO Wants Tech to Shed Light on the Commercial Offices It Rents
The agency is inviting interested small business vendors to submit a quote by early September.
Policy
Lawmakers Summon 8chan Owner to Testify Before Congress
The congressmen want to know how the platform is working to help stop the spread of extremist content online.
Modernization
FHFA Wants an App to Guide Employees During Emergencies
The housing finance agency aims to streamline its protocols into one intuitive smartphone app.
Cybersecurity
CISA Recommends Three-Pronged Approach for Mobile Security
Part of that is taking on the mindset of your potential attacker, an agency official said.
Modernization
NASA’s Moon Plans Rely Heavily on Mobile Tech
CIO Renee Wynn weighed in on how America’s space agency embraces mobility.
Emerging Tech
FDA Seeks Virtual Heart to Test Medical Devices
The agency is looking for a computational model of a whole human heart for simulated device testing.
Cybersecurity
Lawmakers Urge State Department to Warn American Travelers about Chinese Surveillance
Sens. Marco Rubio and Ron Wyden want travelers to know of tracking threats abroad.
Emerging Tech
Hackathon Aims to Enhance Veterans’ Care through Public-Private Innovation
To kick off a D.C. Hackathon, agency and industry insiders weighed in on driving innovation through federal collaboration.
Artificial Intelligence
How VA is Applying Artificial Intelligence to Proactively Solve Veterans’ Problems
The agency’s newly appointed artificial intelligence director outlined his vision and approach.
Cybersecurity
You’re Probably Not Getting $125 from Equifax Claims, FTC Warns
A rapid influx of claims is already exhausting the $31 million fund for payouts.
Emerging Tech
FBI Wants Tech to Track Social Media for Criminals and Terrorists Before They Act
Proposals from interested vendors are due later this month.
Digital Government
CMS, USDS Pilot Unlocks Patient Data to Boost Provider Care
The project allows health care professionals to see claims information for past treatments instead of relying on patients’ memories.
Emerging Tech
Senators Urge Homeland Security to Release Mandated Report on its Use of Biometrics
Lawmakers say its delay raises concerns about the Homeland Security Department's continued collection of facial recognition data.
Artificial Intelligence
NSF Seeks Ideas for Using Artificial Intelligence to Boost the Wireless Spectrum
The agency is hosting a workshop highlighting the opportunities and challenges for artificial intelligence applications across the wireless spectrum.
Emerging Tech