Emerging Tech
How an App for Gamers Went Mainstream
Discord has become an indispensable tool for internet creators to connect with their fans.
Cybersecurity
The U.S.-China Tech War Is Being Fought in Central Europe
The Czech Republic’s complicated relationship with the Chinese giant Huawei offers a lesson in the benefits and pitfalls of courting Beijing.
Policy
A Message to FEMA: Respond to Disasters Differently
Providing money to states faster after disasters, and offering funds before they strike, would make communities safer, governors said.
Modernization
What Public Safety Agencies Can Do While Waiting for Next Generation 911
The old system has been the victim of its own success, a software executive argues.
Emerging Tech
Will Space Force Boost Already-Rising Spending on Satellites?
Defense execs see increased sales as Pentagon upgrades orbiting gear to fend off attacks.
Cybersecurity
Justice Department Announces Indictments Against Huawei
U.S. officials say Chinese manufacturer flouted Iran sanctions, committed fraud, and stole robots.
Cybersecurity
Senators Call For FCC Investigation of Phone Companies Selling Location Data
Your telecom company knows where you are—and it may be selling that information.
Artificial Intelligence
Homeland Security Delegation Visits Asia for Emerging Tech Ideas
An agency group is going abroad for ideas about 5G, artificial intelligence, machine learning and cybersecurity.
Modernization
Transportation Is Consolidating Its IT Contracts into a Single Vehicle
The Enterprise IT Shared Services contract will be available departmentwide but task orders will have to flow through the Office of the Chief Information Officer.
Emerging Tech
Amazon’s Plan to Capture Space Data
Amazon launched a new service that can port data from commercial satellites directly into its cloud.
Modernization
How FEMA Could Help Avoid Another Missile Alert Mishap
State and local authorities are responsible for sending and rescinding alerts but FEMA can—and says it will—require the underlying infrastructure be more user-friendly.
Emerging Tech
IRS Spent Millions to Set Up Virtual Assistance Centers That No One Is Using
Of the millions of taxpayers looking for help last year, only 2,700 used the Virtual Service Delivery stations.
Digital Government
For State CIO Leadership, Strong Communication Is More Important Than Tech Expertise
Major takeaways from NASCIO’s annual survey of state chief information officers.
Modernization
NSA Finalizes $6.7 Billion in Classified Tech Contracts
After two years, the NSA finished rebidding its “Groundbreaker” program and is beginning work on a secretive new set of communications contracts.
Modernization
There’s One Less Option for Agencies Now on GSA’s Next-Gen Telecom Contract
With last year’s acquisition of Level 3 by CenturyLink, the companies’ offerings on the Enterprise Infrastructure Services contract have been consolidated.
Ideas
Agencies Should Rethink Their Communications in an Era of Leaks
Both government organizations and political campaigns must rethink how they communicate, as channels once thought to be secure are not.
Digital Government
FirstNet to Offer Emergency Drop Kits Creating a ‘Connected Bubble’ to First Responders
AT&T’s team is also working with states to get a liaison in every emergency operations center.
Modernization
GSA Official: Next-Gen Telecom Contract Is An Opportunity For Transformation
Agencies should think of the move to the Enterprise Infrastructure Services contract as more than a transition.
Cybersecurity
Huawei Pushes Back Again on FCC Proposal That Would Hurt Its Business
FCC officials say the Chinese telecom poses a national security threat to U.S. networks.
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