Digital Government
Pentagon Awards $9B Cloud Contract to Amazon, Google, Microsoft, Oracle
The Pentagon has awarded its JEDI cloud contract replacement.
Digital Government
Ukraine Tech Chief: Cloud Migration ‘Saved Ukrainian Government and Economy’
“Russian missiles can’t destroy the cloud,” Ukraine’s minister of digital transformation explained.
Digital Government
Energy Sets Aside $550 Million for State and Local Clean Energy Efforts
The money is available through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
Emerging Tech
Survey: 1 in 3 Americans Considering Swapping Gas Vehicle for Electric Model
Men were more likely than women to want to switch to electric vehicles.
Emerging Tech
Energy Announces $74 Million to Strengthen Advanced Battery Manufacturing
The funding will come from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
Policy
The Only Certainty in Next Split Congress is Uncertainty, Experts Say
A uniquely divided Congress has few historical precedents.
Modernization
5 Tips from Practitioners to Improve Government Customer Experience
Good customer experience doesn’t happen by accident.
Digital Government
What a Divided Government Could Mean for Tech Policy
Here’s what a split Congress might mean for tech, cybersecurity and governance.
Emerging Tech
National Labs to Receive $1.5B Funding Boost
The resources will come from President Joe Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act.
Digital Government
Federal Contract Spending Decreases Again in Fiscal 2022
Defense spending dipped significantly in fiscal 2022, while civilian agencies spent slightly more on contracts compared to the previous year.
Acquisition
Bid protests decline for fourth consecutive year
Bid protests issued by federal agencies declined 12% in fiscal 2022.
Digital Government
Bid Protests Decline for 4th Consecutive Year
Bid protests issued by federal agencies declined 12% in fiscal 2022.
Emerging Tech
Energy Awards $39 Million for Tech to Boost Clean Energy Transition
The funding will be dispersed across 16 projects in 12 states.
Artificial Intelligence
49% of Tech Pros Believe AI Poses ‘Existential Threat’ to Humanity, Per Report
Others believe artificial intelligence will be a necessary component of most major business strategies in the near future.
Modernization
Report: Empathetic Tech Can Improve the Government Contact Center Experience
A little empathy goes a long way.
Modernization
Tech Wanted: Government Calls on Industry to Help with Net-Zero Carbon Buildings
Two agencies released a request for information Tuesday.
Emerging Tech
Energy Seeks to Maximize Defense Production Act Effectiveness
The Department of Energy is interested in boosting domestic production of several emerging technologies.
Digital Government
Google’s Government Arm Names New Chief
The tech giant announced its new business unit in June.
Digital Government
Lawmakers Ask National Archives to Certify Whether Trump Returned All Presidential Records
A Congressional committee expressed concern that former President Donald Trump may still possess presidential records at non-secure locations.
Digital Government