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Policy
Experts Call for More Chief Customer Officers in Government
Witnesses told Senate lawmakers that customer experience practitioners need representation within key federal agencies.
Cybersecurity
Microsoft: Russia Stepping Up Hacking, Cyber Penetration Efforts on 42 Ukraine Allies
Almost one in three detected Russian attacks are successful, Microsoft said.
Cybersecurity
CISA Seeks Public Feedback on TIC 3.0 Cloud Use Case
Trusted Internet Connections use cases provide guidance on secure implementations of specific platforms, services and environments.
CXO Briefing
President Biden Nominates OSTP Director
If confirmed, Dr. Arati Prabhakar would serve as the president’s chief science advisor.
Cybersecurity
Energy Department Releases Strategy to Build Cyber-Resilient Energy Systems
The Cyber-Informed Engineering Strategy is organized across five pillars.
Cybersecurity
Report: Hybrid Workforce is Making Public Sector IT Management More Difficult
The trend toward more remote work is challenging public sector IT professionals.
IT Modernization
GDIT Snags $120 Million Contract to Modernize Student Aid Processing System
The Federal Student Aid Processing System supports more than 10 million students.
Policy
Energy Department Seeks Nominations for Electric Vehicle Working Group
The group stems from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
News
More Than 40 Technologists to Serve in Inaugural U.S. Digital Corps
The fellows will serve across 13 agencies.
Cybersecurity
Survey: Majority of CISOs Aren’t Getting Cyber Investments They Want
The survey indicates cyber concerns do not always resonate with C-suite decision makers.
Cybersecurity
CISA is Seeking Cybersecurity Innovation Fellows
The Homeland Security Department’s cyber arm is looking for private sector talent to join the agency for up to four months.
Emerging Tech
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.
Emerging Tech
President Biden Invokes Defense Production Act to Boost Clean Energy Manufacturing
Defense officials said invoking the act would reduce reliance on foreign powers for energy resources.
IT Modernization
GAO: Federal Broadband Efforts ‘Fragmented, Overlapping’
The watchdog recommends synchronizing federal broadband efforts.
IT Modernization
Homeland Security Seeks to Improve First Responder Vehicle Tech
A new contract could enhance communications between first responders.
News
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.
Emerging Tech
With New Hires, Pentagon’s AI Office Reaches Full Operating Capability
The Defense Department announced several new appointments this week.
IT Modernization
Interior Issues Draft Cloud RFP Valued at up to $1B
The Interior Department’s next cloud contract appears to be a big one.
Emerging Tech