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IT Modernization
Inside DHS’ quest to streamline customer experience and ease public burden
The Department of Homeland Security’s CIO detailed how his agency saved the public 20 million hours accessing agency services in a move that signals a major culture change.
Congress
Congress ‘doesn’t know what the hell it’s doing‘ in AI regulation, Ted Cruz says
At least one senator believes Congress’ old age is hindering efforts to regulate the new technology.
Cybersecurity
Lawmakers suggest ‘radical transparency’ as key to shoring up US cyber posture
The lessons of Ukraine argue for increased openness about public and private sector cyber attacks, two congressmen said on Monday.
Defense
AWS unveils edge device for Defense customers in most extreme environments
The 80-pound AWS ‘Snowblade’ device provides cloud services to end users at all classification levels while meeting the military’s highest ruggedization standards.
Congress
Congress is ‘in learning mode’ about AI, lawmakers say
A bipartisan duo of lawmakers discussed artificial intelligence at Amazon Web Service’s government summit.
News
Microsoft unveils OpenAI service for government customers
Microsoft is opening up its commercial generative AI technology to public sector customers and partners.
Acquisition
Google Public Sector names new board of directors
Dave Goldfein, retired general and former Air Force chief of staff, will serve as the board’s chairman, alongside professionals with backgrounds in defense and intelligence, technology, education, health care and state and local government.
Cybersecurity
U.S. Marshals to unveil ‘fully reconstituted system’ following ransomware attack
Offline since February, the new system will have improved cybersecurity countermeasures.
Acquisition
6 major multibillion dollar tech procurements to watch in 2023
Contracts range in potential estimated value from $5 billion to $100 billion, according to government spending data and Deltek analysis.
Acquisition
FTC seeks info on cloud computing market’s influence
The Federal Trade Commission is asking for public feedback about the market power of cloud computing providers, among other information.
Digital Government
3 customer experience tips for feds from feds
Two professional customer experience experts offered advice for other practitioners across the federal ranks this month.
People
National Cyber Director to retire next week
Chris Inglis will retire almost two years after beginning the job.
Congress
Lawmakers intro bill to ban TikTok in U.S.
TikTok poses a national security threat, according to lawmakers on both sides of the political aisle.
Defense
Pentagon: $9B cloud contract gives U.S. a ‘leg up’ on China, adversaries
Defense officials explained the importance the department is placing on the Joint Warfighting Cloud Capability contract.
Defense
Pentagon awards $9B cloud contract to Amazon, Google, Microsoft, Oracle
The Pentagon has awarded its JEDI cloud contract replacement.
Acquisition
Bid protests decline for fourth consecutive year
Bid protests issued by federal agencies declined 12% in fiscal 2022.
People
GSA appoints climate adviser
The General Services Administration released a few other personnel announcements.
Congress
Senators call on FTC to investigate TikTok
Recent reports suggest the People’s Republic of China can access the data of U.S. citizens.
Acquisition
Google bets big on government business with new division
Google Public Sector aims to accelerate digital transformation across government.
Digital Government