Jerry Markon MeriTalk Jerry Markon is a freelance technology reporter for MeriTalk. Previously, he reported for The Washington Post and The Wall Street Journal.
ADI Calls for Federal Focus on Rapid Technology Procurement Jun 1, 2026 | 12:29 pm A new ADI white paper urges agencies to modernize acquisition practices, expand OTA use, and align procurement timelines with the pace of emerging technologies. […]
GAO Develops AI Competitiveness Framework Amid Global Battle for Dominance May 27, 2026 | 3:21 pm GAO says the framework can help analysts and policymakers better measure the drivers of AI competitiveness and develop strategies to strengthen the U.S. position globally. […]
GAO: DOGE Access to Treasury Payment Systems Created IT Security Risks Apr 29, 2026 | 3:30 pm The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) gained access to critical Treasury Department payment systems in early 2025, with one DOGE employee given a government laptop without agreeing to follow data security rules, according to a new watchdog report. […]
DOD Launching Cyber Apprenticeship Program With Hands-On Focus Apr 29, 2026 | 3:19 pm The Department of Defense (DOD) is launching a cyber apprenticeship program, designed to “rapidly cultivate a new generation of elite cybersecurity professionals,” officials said on April 28. […]
Advisory Panel Issues Latest Call to Improve IRS Technology Apr 27, 2026 | 1:59 pm An Internal Revenue Service (IRS) advisory committee is calling on the agency to improve its technology to better communicate with taxpayers, including steps to enhance online tools and expand chatbot and live chat capabilities. […]
China-Linked Cyber Actors Shift Tactics, Use ‘Covert Networks,’ CISA Says Apr 23, 2026 | 3:05 pm In the latest warning about the cybersecurity threat posed by China, U.S. officials are advising cyber defenders on how to combat what they call a major shift in tactics by Beijing-affiliated groups. […]
EHR Adoption Lags in Some Treatment Facilities as Need Grows, HHS Says Apr 23, 2026 | 12:14 pm Electronic health record (EHR) adoption is lagging in some substance use and mental health treatment facilities, at a time when such care is needed more than ever, government research shows. […]
White House Seeks Private Sector Help to Modernize Environmental Permitting Apr 20, 2026 | 1:44 pm The White House is calling on the private sector to identify technology solutions to help modernize what the Trump administration contends is a slow process for federal environmental reviews and permitting. […]
SBIR, STTR Programs Revived More Than 6 Months After Expiring Apr 16, 2026 | 11:09 am More than six months after they expired, the federal Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs will again provide needed funding to support America’s small businesses. […]
GAO: Federal Agencies Need to Share AI Knowledge Apr 14, 2026 | 3:25 pm With artificial intelligence (AI) use accelerating across government, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) is urging federal agencies to share their experiences with the technology to inform future AI procurements. […]