Digital Government
Report: Citizens Have Better Experience With Airlines, Insurers Than Federal Agencies
Agencies aren’t getting any better at customer experience despite the focus, a survey found.
Emerging Tech
Next-Gen Weather Satellite Goes Online; NASA Orders Two More for $460M
The first satellite in the new Joint Polar Satellite System passed all its tests and is fully operational.
Modernization
Beyond the Data Center
The federal government has until 2020 to get their data centers in top shape—or get out of owning them.
Cybersecurity
Central Command Needs High-Level Middle East Cyber Ops Advisers, Fast
CENTCOM wants the new contractors in place by September.
Modernization
Veterans IT Office Wants Support Through Transformation Process
The offices focused on the department’s IT infrastructure are looking for support services to help manage through a reorganization.
Emerging Tech
NOAA’s Newest Weather Satellite Isn’t Working Right
The satellite's “premiere” instrument gets too hot at night and engineers are struggling to find out why.
Modernization
Trump Strengthens Agency CIO Authority with Executive Order
The order puts presidential weight behind past legislation giving government CIOs more authority over hiring and budget.
Digital Government
Embattled FEMA CIO Reassigned to Caribbean Post
Patsy Garnett will step in as acting CIO until a permanent replacement is hired.
Podcasts
Critical Update: Federal CIO Suzette Kent on Leading Governmentwide Transformation
She joins the podcast to talk about the whole-of-government IT modernization effort and what success will look like.
Cybersecurity
Georgia’s National Guard Unit Wants Some Help Prepping for a Big Cyber Test
The Georgia Army National Guard has a cyber readiness inspection coming up and wants a contractor to spend the summer helping it get ready.
Modernization
GSA Needs Vendor Volunteers to Test FedBizOpps API
Companies have until May 25 to volunteer to test the new API interface between FBO.gov and beta.SAM.gov.
Modernization
Bill Would Set 2-Year Deadline for Agencies to Get Digital
The 21st Century IDEA would require agencies to have a digital option for all paper-based forms and in-person interactions.
Artificial Intelligence
White House Announces Select Committee of Federal AI Experts
The new interagency group will coordinate artificial intelligence programs and research across government.
Emerging Tech
10 Drone Programs Get Federal OK To Break The Rules
The public-private partnerships will test the use of drones in heretofore forbidden conditions, under the oversight of the Transportation Department and FAA.
Policy
The Tech Targeted in Trump’s Rescission Request
The $15 billion request would cancel funding for two technology loan programs.
Policy
Draft Defense Bill Delegates DISA, Back Office Cuts to Management Chief
The draft National Defense Authorization Act withdraws a requirement to “eliminate” the warfighters’ IT shop but would remove most of its central functions.
Cybersecurity
Senate Wants More Cyber Intelligence
The Senate Sergeant at Arms is looking for an automated cyber intelligence platform that does it all.
Digital Government
Don’t Panic, FedBizOpps Is Working. It Just Has a New IP.
Some users might need to update their security settings to continue using FedBizOpps services.
Modernization
Transportation CIO Says She Doesn’t Want Any More Money
Vicki Hildebrand said she can find funding within the department and doesn’t plan to tap the Technology Modernization Fund anytime soon.
Digital Government
What the Federal CIO Thinks a CIO Should Be
Being a technologist is not enough for government CIOs, according to Suzette Kent. They need to evolve.
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