The Federal Communications Commission has proposed new rules that would give unmanned aerial systems access to the 5-gigahertz band. Jessica Rosenworcel, the chairwoman of the FCC, said the rule should meet current and future spectrum needs for evolving technologies and ensure that emergency responders and critical services would not have their allocations hampered. In addition […]
The Department of State’s Tron network modernization program has provided 100 facilities worldwide with secure and speedy Wi-Fi. According to Kelly Fletcher, the agency’s chief information officer, the upgrades improve the overall user experience and incorporate elements of zero trust, thereby enhancing cybersecurity. By integrating zero trust, Fletcher intends for access to be limited to […]
The Department of Commerce posted a request for information in December seeking providers of information technology research, database subscription and consulting services for a potential blanket purchase agreement. The agency is also looking to obtain executive program support with subject matter experts available at all times during work days. Specialists in IT, human resources, supply […]
Congress is requiring the Department of Homeland Security to commission an independent review of its next-generation biometrics system after scrapping a proposed funding increase for the project. According to the 2023 omnibus spending bill, the review for the Homeland Advanced Recognition Technology System should follow the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s requirements for independent […]
The new Office of the Special Envoy for Critical and Emerging Technology within the Department of State is now operational. According to Ned Price, the Department of State’s spokesperson, the office will “bring additional technology policy expertise, diplomatic leadership, and strategic direction” to how the agency approaches critical and emerging technologies. The office will also […]
The Department of Homeland Security’s Science & Technology Directorate has unveiled a new portable system that immediately detects outdoor shooting incidents and sends critical information to first responders. According to Dimitri Kusnezov, DHS undersecretary for S&T, the SDS Outdoor gunshot detection system can be easily relocated by at least one officer without the need for […]
Oak Ridge National Laboratory has selected Paul Langan for the position of associate laboratory director at the Biological and Environmental Systems Science Directorate, where he will head multidisciplinary research in subjects such as biology, engineering and computing aimed at boosting sustainability and economic competitiveness. He will assume the role in the spring of 2023, replacing […]
The Biden administration has provided more details on its plans to improve transparency in federal services. The Open Government National Action Plan was published on Dec. 28 to improve how the federal government could support Americans. The document focuses on delivering benefits and services better, providing broader access to information and data, improving participation in […]
The Office of Management and Budget has issued new guidance that requires all federal agencies to digitally store and manage records by the end of June 2024. A memorandum that OMB issued jointly with the National Archives and Records Administration includes a timeline for agencies to move away from paper-based records and a date by […]
Clare Martorana, the federal chief information officer and a 2022 Wash100 Award winner, said accelerating IT modernization and improving customer experience are among her top priorities for 2023. In an interview with Federal News Network, Martorana highlighted the importance of strengthening the collaboration with the IT community and maximizing the impact of each IT investment […]
