Author Archive
John Breeden II
Emerging Tech
New Bluetooth Upgrade Could Provide a Big Audio Assist for Government
The one-to-one limitation on Bluetooth devices may no longer be the case.
- By John Breeden II
Emerging Tech
Peachtree Corners Continues to Lead the Way in American Smart Cities
Nextgov checked back in with the city that houses the innovative Curiosity Lab.
- By John Breeden II
Ideas
Mars is Getting an Unreal New Simulation for NASA Training
A new gaming engine also has the potential to revolutionize how astronauts prepare for Mars missions.
- By John Breeden II
Ideas
Phishing Threats Attempt to Hook New Government Victims
While the government is focused on the dangers of ransomware, phishing campaigns can circumvent the usual protections placed on its networks.
- By John Breeden II
Ideas
Interesting Federal Social Media Accounts You May Not Know About
Federal agencies have come a long way from the bureaucratic rules that often hampered effective social media use.
- By John Breeden II
Emerging Tech
Artemis Will Soon Take Flight
The project’s launch marks the first step in what could be a new era of true space travel.
- By John Breeden II
Emerging Tech
Hidden Security Considerations When Moving to 5G
The newest generation of wireless technology comes with several transformative advantages, as well as some pitfalls.
- By John Breeden II
Ideas
The Ukrainian War Could Usher in Quantum Arms Race
Just as nuclear weapons remain a threat in the physical space, quantum-powered capabilities could become a threat in cyberspace.
- By John Breeden II
Emerging Tech
The Next Big Quantum Leap May Require Better Software
The raw power of increasingly advanced quantum computers could necessitate advances in software to make sense of the noise.
- By John Breeden II
Emerging Tech
Could Smart Cars Finally be Driving Towards Reality?
Autonomous vehicles offer the potential for making streets safer, but currently face regulatory and safety challenges of their own.
- By John Breeden II
Emerging Tech
Clouds of Smart Robots Swarm into Reality
These bees aren't making honey.
- By John Breeden II
Emerging Tech
Creepy, Cool and Coherent: Potential Government Tech Shines at CES 2022
From humanoid robots to zero-emissions drones, CES was filled with lots of tech that may be relevant to government soon.
- By John Breeden II
Ideas
The Government and Technology Innovation That Shined in 2021
Some agencies laid some groundwork for new developments that might make life better in the future.
- By John Breeden II
Ideas
Cream Cheese is the Just the Smooth Tip of a Sharp Problem
With ransomware hackers varying their targets to include operational technology used by U.S. factories and manufacturers, is an OT executive order needed to help combat them?
- By John Breeden II
Cybersecurity
Feds Warned to Look Out For Ransomware Grinches over the Holidays
Federal cybersecurity officials would prefer you keep your holidays a little more secure.
- By John Breeden II
Ideas
What’s New for Feds in Windows 11?
Hybrid work environments seem to have influenced the design and features of Windows 11.
- By John Breeden II
Ideas
How to Help Mars Robots With Their Missions
NASA would like everyone to pitch in.
- By John Breeden II
Ideas
Operational Technology in the Crosshairs
Yes, utilities use both IT and OT, but so do data centers.
- By John Breeden II
Ideas
Augmented and Virtual Reality Step Up for Military Maintenance
"We have seen in similar scenarios at a large aerospace and defense company where technicians with hardly one year of experience have been able to outperform technicians with four or five years of experience," GridRaster Co-Founder and COO Dijam Panigrahi said.
- By John Breeden II
Ideas
Artificial Intelligence is Good at Less Exciting Military Roles Too
Maintenance is critical in the military, and this is a good example of how AI can be used right now to help improve operations.
- By John Breeden II