Digital Government
Senator Not Sold on Army’s $22 Billion Bet on IVAS
In response, Army Secretary Christine Wormuth told senators she was "pretty comfortable" with the program's progress and said she didn't agree with elements of a critical oversight report.
Acquisition
HBCUs could be one key to improving equity in federal contracting and technology
From expanding contracting opportunities for small, disadvantaged businesses to building out a more diverse federal workforce, federal agencies are increasingly aiming to partner with minority-serving institutions to ensure their equity goals are effective.
Defense
Senator not sold on Army’s $22 billion bet on IVAS
In response, Army Secretary Christine Wormuth told senators she was "pretty comfortable" with the program's progress and said she didn't agree with elements of a critical oversight report.
Defense
Space Force to bring data scientists, coders on board this summer
The military’s newest service branch is in the final stages of selecting a group of tech-forward personnel.
Defense
Identity management beyond the CAC card
The Defense Information Systems Agency previewed plans to improve identity management, which includes expanding multi-factor authentication.
Digital Government
Pentagon Still Not Taking Full Advantage of Rapid Acquisition Authorities, Former Official Says
Ellen Lord, the former undersecretary of defense for acquisition and sustainment during the Trump administration, told senators "strong leadership" was needed to fully embrace rapid acquisitions policies.
Acquisition
Pentagon still not taking full advantage of rapid acquisition authorities, former official says
Ellen Lord, the former undersecretary of defense for acquisition and sustainment during the Trump administration, told senators "strong leadership" was needed to fully embrace rapid acquisitions policies.
Defense
JRSS transition still a work in progress
The Defense Information Systems Agency isn't getting rid of the embattled Joint Regional Security Stacks just yet. But it is working on a transition plan as it brings Thunderdome online.
Defense
The Army wants to re-do how it manages cyber risk
The service is working to stand up a risk management council in the coming month.
Defense
DOD IG says Army could waste nearly $22 billion on augmented reality headsets
Program officers failed to set baseline levels to determine whether IVAS would meet user needs before procuring units, a misstep that could cost billions of taxpayer dollars, according to an inspector general report.
People
DISA is gearing up for the 'technician of the future'
A hybrid cloud environment demands a workforce that understands the “full spectrum of technologies, even if they only specialize in one of them,” according to a lead defense cloud official.
Defense
DIU sets up shop in Chicago
The Defense Department's tech innovation arm is expanding with a new midwest office.
Defense
CMMC interim rule could land in May
The move would come nearly two years after the Defense Department's first interim rule for its fledgling unified cybersecurity standard for contractors.
Emerging Tech
The military's 5G capabilities could be stale by the time they're fielded
The Navy's chief digital innovation officer, Michael Galbraith, said when it comes to 5G, his biggest concern after security is "time to market."
Defense
The military's 5G capabilities could be stale by the time they're fielded
The Navy's chief digital innovation officer, Michael Galbraith, said when it comes to 5G, his biggest concern after security is "time to market."
Defense
The Army eyes finish line for Microsoft Office 365 migration
Army CIO Raj Iyer said he expects classified and unclassified migrations to wrap up by 2025.
Emerging Tech
U.S. Space Systems See 'Dramatic' Spike in Risks Amid Global Competition
Officials from the Defense Intelligence Agency said there's been a steep increase in the pace and scope of operations since 2019 primarily from China and Russia.
Defense
U.S. space systems see 'dramatic' spike in risks amid global competition
Officials from the Defense Intelligence Agency said there's been a steep increase in the pace and scope of operations since 2019 primarily from China and Russia.
Defense
Defense companies aren’t seeking reprieve from inflation … yet
Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks said the department has not received an “influx” of equitable adjustment requests.
Artificial Intelligence
IARPA previews busy research season
The agency’s long tech wish list includes capabilities that can predict human movement and new computing architectures to crunch its mountain of data.
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