People
What will Trump's innovation policy look like?
Although specifics regarding innovation policy under a Trump administration remain unclear, Trump's campaign promises to create manufacturing jobs for American workers, make better trade deals and increase military spending will likely play out in the technology sector.
Modernization
New rules proposed for vehicle-to-vehicle comms
In a new proposed rule, the Transportation Department wants to require automakers to include vehicle-to-vehicle communications capabilities and envisions vehicle-to-infrastructure capabilities.
Acquisition
Report: DOD needs new strategy to regain technological edge
The U.S. is facing greater technological competition from its adversaries, and a new report states the DOD needs to adopt an "optionality strategy" in order to regain its edge.
Cybersecurity
NGA's CIBORG seeks commercial data
NGA is collaborating with GSA to purchase unclassified imagery and data from commercial providers through its new CIBORG program.
Modernization
Commission: Trump admin needs to prioritize cybersecurity
With its report now delivered to the White House, the Commission on Enhancing National Cybersecurity says the next step is to implement the recommendations, starting with simply making cybersecurity a government priority.
Acquisition
DOD opts not to rush new R&D rules
The Pentagon is looking to give contractors a bit more time before it steps in for closer review of their independent, government-funded projects, a top Pentagon tech official said.
Digital Government
An eye-opening visit to a citizen service center in China
It's easy to assume the United States is leading the way on digitally serving the citizen. Steve Kelman argues that confidence is misplaced.
Digital Government
Air Force launches Defense Technology Accelerator
The Air Force is launching a technology accelerator program as part of a new effort to reform acquisition procedures and rapidly field commercial technology to address military needs.
Modernization
IT, cyber challenges loom for next administration
Big data, modernization and other issues will link the incoming and outgoing administrations.
Cybersecurity
DHS opens up infrastructure protection program
DHS wants innovators to help address cybersecurity in the financial sector.
People
PIF program looks for 2017 fellows
The Presidential Innovation Fellows program, one of President Barack Obama's digital service initiatives, is taking applications for yearlong stints starting in spring 2017.
Cybersecurity
What CIOs should do next
A wide-ranging discussion by public- and private-sector IT leaders revealed key drivers for achieving positive mission outcomes.
Digital Government
DIUX and RCO could get lost in transition
Despite DOD assertions that programs like DIUX and the RCO are too mature to be eliminated by the next administration, experts warn that could happen from benign neglect.
Digital Government
What's next for government innovation groups?
Supporters are pressing for continuation of 18F and USDS, amid the uncertainty of tech policy in the coming Trump administration.
Digital Government
DOJ seeks digital services director
The Justice Department is looking for a senior executive to manage analytics, agile processes and more cutting edge tech development.
People
CTOs can't agree on what CTOs do
What does a federal chief technology officer do? It depends.
Acquisition
Palantir ruling could tweak Army's innovation track
Two top Army officials reflect on some of the innovation accomplishments of the Obama administration and the challenges that lie ahead for the incoming Trump administration.
Modernization
HPC: Fueling the government’s next-generation technology programs
Government and industry have an opportunity to democratize high-performance computing by making it more accessible to nontechnical users.
Acquisition
Innovation in government starts with being intentional
An industry leader argues that it's good to keep the "dinosaurs" on their toes.
Cybersecurity
Scouting new vistas in mind-machine connections
IARPA and Sandia National Labs have joined forces to reverse-engineer the algorithms of the human mind.
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