Modernization

Cloud.gov Can Support 100 Million Users Per Hour Under Air Force, GSA Collab

The tech-savvy Kessel Run division of the Air Force and the GSA’s Technology Transformation Services worked together to improve customer service on the federal government's cloud software platform.

Modernization

VA Begins New EHR Deployment In Washington

After Years Of bureaucratic backlog, the VA is working to deploy its electronic healthcare system in two hospital clinics by the end of April.

Policy

Wyden Concerned Crypto Companies are Using Low-Income Zones As Tax Havens

The senator issued a letter to two cryptocurrency companies and one CPA on their business activities in low-income areas.

Policy

Biden Requests Significant IT, Cyber Investment Increases for 2023

Tech and cybersecurity spending would receive major boosts under President Joe Biden’s proposed 2023 budget.

Cybersecurity

Lawmakers Move to Protect Healthcare Infrastructure from Potential Russian Threat

The Healthcare Cybersecurity Act works to protect sensitive health care data and information from hackers. 

Cybersecurity

U.S. Law Enforcement Charges Russian Nationals In Global Energy Hacking Scheme

Four Russian government employees were indicted with charges of hacking, illegally obtaining information on computer systems and wire fraud, among others. 

Digital Government

Agencies Need More Tech Expertise to Support Future Data Privacy Legislation

California Rep. Zoe Lofgren said her proposed bill to govern data privacy standards will require expert judgements by regulatory agencies.

Artificial Intelligence

AI in Government Hinges on Supportive Leadership and a “Glass Breaker” in Charge

Federal officials said that new technologies often need a “disrupter” responsible for breaking through bureaucratic obstacles.

Modernization

Lawmakers Request Agency Support in Broadband Rollouts

Democrats from the House Energy and Commerce Committee asked the National Telecommunications and Information Administration to help make good on broadband development with Bipartisan Infrastructure funding.

Policy

Proposed Bill Would Let People Know When Law Enforcement is Surveilling Them

The Government Surveillance Transparency Act requires law enforcement to disclose surveillance orders. 

Digital Government

Data Key to Ensuring Pandemic Funding Accuracy

A new GAO report advocates enhanced data collection and analysis to ensure federal pandemic relief funding goes to the right place.

Artificial Intelligence

NIST Advocates Human-Centric Focus of AI Tech

A new report delves into the biases that emerge in artificial intelligence, and best mitigation practices.

Policy

Warren Spearheads Crypto Sanctions Against Russia With New Bill

Democratic Senators aim to regulate international digital asset transactions to prevent Russian actors from evading sanctions amid war with Ukraine.

Modernization

Congressional Publishing Arm Plans for New Software to ‘Take Over’ Print Documentation

Director Hugh Halpern said the agency wants to bring more efficient documentation software to Capitol Hill and other public agencies.

Emerging Tech

DOD Announces Additional Funding for Science and Tech Research

The Supplemental Support for Research Trainees aims to offset disruption to PhD students’ scientific research initiatives caused by the pandemic.

Digital Government

White House Unveils New Supply Chain Data Sharing Pilot

Helmed by the Department of Transportation, FLOW will work to improve consumers’ access to goods through streamlining shipping and delivery operations.

Modernization

TSA to Overhaul its Credentialing System with $199 Million Contract Award

The Transportation Security Administration partnered with Accenture to modernize its security reporting and credentialing systems.

Digital Government

NIH Developing Data Access Tool for Maternal Health 

Several federal agencies are involved in developing MaternalHealthLink, a data sharing tool focused on maternal health. 

Cybersecurity

Federal Agencies Lean On Multifactor Authentication As Key Security Component

Public sector officials discussed how strong identity verification technology plays a key role in supporting agency collaboration and data protections.