Brian Shipley, director of the Navy’s SBIR/STTR office, says he will pursue other transaction authorities for open topics to reduce contracting bureaucracy, close funding gaps, and accelerate technology transition. […]

Tanner has served as the Department of the Navy’s acting chief information officer since Jane Rathbun’s departure in 2025. […]

DOE’s Anthony Pugliese said the agency wants to bring more small businesses into the Genesis Mission by reducing paperwork and simplifying its SBIR/STTR process. […]

As CIO roles become more strategic, OPM CIO Adam Starr says agencies need to give technologists room to move faster, embed AI and security into the business, and create a culture that rewards measured risk. […]

The FCC’s review is raising new questions about the federal government’s role in supporting internet connectivity for schools and libraries. […]

NRC CDO Basia Sall says agencies need stronger data foundations, clearly documented business processes, and the discipline to stop low-value work as they prepare for the next phase of AI adoption. […]

The lawmakers’ push follows recent security incidents involving OpenAI and Anthropic models that have heightened concerns about the risks posed by advanced AI models. […]

The legislation would give EPA new authority to assess cyber risks and require fixes at water utilities while boosting federal cybersecurity funding. […]

The Army plans to add more U.S.-made drone and counter-drone products to its digital marketplaces and expand access to 20 more allied countries by the end of the summer. […]

The new Test Range Army portal gives defense companies a single entry point to request access to U.S. and international military ranges. […]

The government watchdog found that DOGE could not verify most of the savings claimed on its public “Wall of Receipts” and that some touted cost cuts never materialized. […]

GSA placed FedRAMP Director Pete Waterman on administrative leave after he called veterans’ preference in federal hiring “brutally unfair” in a LinkedIn post. […]

Agencies have until Sept. 30 to submit workforce plans that prioritize technology talent, expand early-career hiring, and align with new government-wide staffing targets. […]

The Senate proposal would preserve the Technology Modernization Fund’s ability to make new investments while extending key cybersecurity authorities through Dec. 11. […]

The government has not justified Anthropic’s supply-chain risk designation, a federal judge said. Meanwhile, the Pentagon continues removing the company’s technology from defense networks. […]

Technology organizations are urging Senate appropriators to reauthorize the TMF, warning that a lapse would halt new investments in federal IT modernization. […]

The Senate voted 51-47 to confirm Jay Clayton to be DNI, as Congress prepares to reconsider Section 702 reauthorization and ODNI continues workforce cuts. […]

The new deal will offer federal agencies significant discounts on the company’s agentic AI capabilities, including GARY Insight and GARY Execute. […]

The brigade completed its transition through the Army’s Transformation in Contact 2.0 initiative and is preparing for future training after completing a final readiness evaluation. […]

A GAO report found that while only a fraction of TMF’s projected savings have been realized, most anticipated cost reductions are expected in fiscal year 2027 or later. […]

The Virginia congressman said lawmakers should use the 2027 reauthorization to strengthen FedRAMP while preserving rigorous security standards. […]

White House OSTP Director Michael Kratsios says more than 15 federal agencies will use the initiative to accelerate AI-driven scientific research across health care, energy, manufacturing, infrastructure, and national security. […]

SHI executives say the Washington hub will connect agencies with industry experts and technology partners to help shape modernization strategies. […]

Procedural fights in both chambers have prevented lawmakers from advancing their respective FY 2027 defense authorization bills, delaying negotiations on one of Congress’ most significant annual measures. […]

After suspending CMMC Phase 2 requirements, the DOD is asking defense contractors for practical recommendations to reduce compliance costs, streamline cybersecurity requirements, and strengthen cyber resilience. […]

As defense contractors await a Pentagon review, cybersecurity leaders debate whether CMMC should preserve its certification model or place greater emphasis on security outcomes. […]

As he prepares to leave government, Greg Barbaccia says cultural change among agency CIOs is his biggest accomplishment – but warns outdated laws will continue to slow modernization without congressional action. […]

Matheus Passos, the acting CTO at the Commerce Department, is empowering employees to build AI tools that can scale across the department. […]

As agencies compete for the fund’s remaining awards, TMF is prioritizing proposals that deliver measurable improvements to mission delivery. […]

The Pentagon said it will suspend CMMC Phase 2 requirements to conduct a comprehensive review of the program to ensure that it’s aligned with the department’s acquisition transformation strategy. […]