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CIA CIO Sees Data as the 'Tip of the Spear' in Intelligence

The intelligence agency must optimize its tech and workforce to speed up data collection and analysis, according to John Edwards.

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The 5 Key Federal IT Trends to Watch in 2019

IT modernization will proceed apace, cybersecurity will focus on high-value assets and Windows 10 migrations will pick up.

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NSF Looks to Cloud to Accelerate Scientific Research

The National Science Foundation will work with nonprofit Internet2 to explore using commercial clouds for cutting-edge research computing.

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How Will Federal Cloud Use Evolve in 2019?

Hybrid cloud and multicloud solutions are likely to grow in prominence, federal IT leaders say.

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DOD Expands ‘Hack the Pentagon’ to Include Hardware, Physical Systems

The Defense Department is contracting with three cybersecurity firms to get continual assessments of the security of its high-value assets.

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What Is a CASB Solution and How Can Feds Benefit from It?

Cloud access security brokers can give federal IT leaders visibility into cloud services and added layers of cybersecurity protections.

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How NSF, NASA, State Keep Tech Working for Far-Flung Employees

Some teleworkers are more remote than others, and that includes scientists at the South Pole, astronauts aboard the ISS and diplomats in distant countries.

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Agencies Can Ward Off Ransomware with Simple Tactics

Employee education, updated technology and a little vigilance can keep rogue malware from locking up a network.

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Q&A: IT Expert Dave Powner Marks His Final FITARA Scorecard

As he leaves for the private sector, the GAO’s top technology maestro outlines tips for effective agency modernization.

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How NASA Helps Astronauts Print in Space

The space agency sent a specialized printer into orbit for astronauts on the International Space Station, where printing is quite different than it is on Earth.

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Agencies Count Down to the End of TIC

An SBA pilot program shows that network security doesn’t have to depend on a specific perimeter.

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GSA’s Murphy Talks Transformation, Automation and Modernization

The General Services Administration is undergoing major changes as the government works to upgrade its technology.

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Emerging Tech Helps USDA, Interior and USCIS Innovate

From chatbots to drones to virtual reality, agencies take advantage of cutting-edge tech to aid customers and fulfill their missions.

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Why DISA Has Embraced SDN for the Pentagon

Software-defined networking makes it easier to provision networks for the Defense Department and also enhances network security.

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How FEMA's Virtual Tabletop Exercises Help Train Emergency Responders

Video teleconferencing makes outreach to local agencies simpler, faster and less expensive.

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The Tech Implications of the White House's New Cybersecurity Strategy

The new policy plan emphasizes investing in both technology and workforce development.

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How the Intelligence Community Plans to Use AI

Intelligence agency leaders see artificial intelligence as a tool to augment the capabilities of human analysts, not as a replacement for them.

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Federal Cloud Spending Soars in 2018

According to an analysis by Bloomberg Government, federal cloud spending hit in all-time high last fiscal year.