Modernization
FBI Drops Full and Open Competition for $5 Billion IT Recompete
The bureau will turn to GSA’s schedules to fill out its IT Supplies and Support Services contract.
Modernization
Agencies Can’t Dine and Dash on Technology Modernization Fund, Official Says
Awards are an advance, not a grant, and the program office has ways to make sure the fund stays solvent.
Artificial Intelligence
Defense Innovation Board to Explore the Ethics of AI in War
The advisory group will provide the Pentagon with recommendations after hearing from academics, industry and the public.
Artificial Intelligence
DHS Employees Form Grassroots Community of Interest Around Artificial Intelligence
After a well-attended kickoff meeting this summer, the budding AI community of interest is looking at how best to grow.
Podcasts
Critical Update: How Marines Started 3D Printing Everything From Buckles to Barracks
Marines have a long history of MacGyver-ing what they need, but this unit has given them a 21st-century twist.
Cybersecurity
Senate Agrees Federal Cybersecurity Office Should Have Name To Match
A long-stalled bill to include “cybersecurity” in the name of the government’s central cybersecurity office is now moving forward.
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.
Digital Government
NOAA Needs to Know If Its Big Data Cloud Partnerships Are Working
The agency wants to hear from users before it takes its next steps in its open data program.
Modernization
12 Companies Tapped For Phase II of Agriculture’s Centers of Excellence Journey
The real work begins as a dozen companies sign on to implement the modernization strategies developed in the first phase of the program.
Modernization
Defense Agencies Want a Help Desk Vendor That’s Just the Right Size
The new back-office support services will be split into virtualized and on-premise help desks.
Cybersecurity
Homeland Security Wrestles with Defending a Disappearing Network Perimeter
Homeland Security and administration officials are working on an update to the Trusted Internet Connection policy and keeping it tech-agnostic.
Modernization
Here's What the HUD CIO Expects From the Centers of Excellence
One possible change is standing up a sixth center, David Chow said.
Modernization
GSA Picks Second Agency to Get Centers of Excellence Support
The next agency will focus on IT and modernization for business processes and accounting.
Modernization
GSA Wants Feedback on Restructuring Its Cloud Offerings
The proposed changes add up to more than just a new name.
Modernization
Watchdog: IRS Declined to Patch Known Weakness Ahead of Tax Day Crash
An inspector general report says the agency opted not to go with an untested patch based on a contractor’s recommendation.
Modernization
White House Outlines Move from ‘Cloud First’ to ‘Cloud Smart’
The administration wants comments on its plan for governmentwide cloud computing adoption.
Digital Government
Survey: Cyber Pros Leave Government For More Than Just Money
Other factors like leadership and mission play a factor too, according to a new survey.
Cybersecurity
Romanian Woman Pleads Guilty to Hacking DC Cameras Ahead of Trump Inauguration
A second alleged conspirator is currently in a Romanian prison awaiting extradition.
Modernization
White House Wants More Input Before Finalizing New Government Research Center Structure
Officials are pondering the next steps as they sift through initial feedback on the proposed GEAR Center.
Cybersecurity
Pentagon’s Updated Cyber Strategy Focuses on ‘Assertively Defending’ U.S. Interests
The new strategy directs the department to deter cyber threats and cultivate its cyber talent.
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