Defense Systems

09/02/2021

Air Force chief software officer to resign

The Air Force's first chief software officer, Nicolas Chaillan, will step down from his role in October, citing lack of funding and being 'unempowered to fix basic IT issues.'

08/26/2021

VA readies cloud-based data platform

VA Data Commons features computing infrastructure, co-located data and commonly used software services, tools, and apps for managing, analyzing and sharing data.

08/24/2021

How COVID-19 is driving the military’s move to mobile RFID

The need to securely track assets of a mobile workforce during the COVID-19 pandemic has made a clear case for the military to adopt mobile RFID.

08/20/2021

ONE WEEK! In one week we will be at our industry's most prestigious event - the Federal 100 Awards Ceremony.

Tickets are almost sold out, but there's still time for you to purchase your ticket and join us.

Attend this unparalleled event to meet and network with this year's outstanding winners, reconnect with old friends from across the federal IT community, and strengthen your relationship with both government and industry partners. Mentalist Oz Pearlman will cap off this night of celebrations for the 2021 Federal 100.

Purchase your ticket today: https://na.eventscloud.com/ereg/index.php?eventid=625948&reference=FB

Sponsors:
President's Award Underwriter: Dell Technologies

Gift Bag Underwriter: Carahsoft

Dessert Reception Underwriter: Snowflake

Hospitality Underwriter: Comcast Business

VIP Reception Underwriter: Leidos

Red Carpet Underwriter: SAIC

Main Cocktail Reception Underwriter: ServiceNow

Badge Underwriter: AT&T

Platinum Sponsors: AWS, BMC, Carahsoft, Emerjence, GDIT, Maximus, MITRE, OCTO

Gold Sponsors: Akima, ASRC Federal, Booz Allen Hamilton, CGI, Delphix, Google Cloud, Medallia, Pega Systems, Trustwave

05/18/2021

2021 Government Innovation Awards Nominations Are Open!

The 2021 Government Innovation Awards, presented by GCN https://www.facebook.com/GCNnow, FCWnow, Washington Technology and Defense Systems, recognize government IT's disruptors, innovators and emerging leaders who are transforming government through new technologies and innovative ways of weaving IT into critical missions.

Nominate A Project or Technology Today! Deadline: July 2, 2021
https://governmentinnovationawards.com/Events/2021/Home.aspx?s=FB1

Any tech-driven innovation in government is eligible, but the 2021 Government Innovation Awards focus on six distinct areas of IT:
• AI/Analytics/Automation
• Digital Transformation
• Cybersecurity
• IoT & Smart Cities
• Cloud/Infrastructure
• Unmanned Systems

Nominations can be submitted in multiple categories. Winners will be announced in September and profiled in our publications in November.
https://governmentinnovationawards.com/Events/2021/Home.aspx?s=FB1

05/07/2021

E-sports gaming platforms take off in Air Force

With more than 80% of Airmen ages 18 to 35 identifying as gamers, the Air Force developed a scalable framework and unified competition structure for players.

04/29/2021

Pentagon readies new policy to boost cyber workforce

The Defense Department is developing a new policy series aimed at improving the cyber workforce, but it has substantial work to do to recruit the talent needed in the future.

04/22/2021

VR, AR training helps forward observers direct fire support

The Office of Naval Research has developed augmented and virtual reality tools to make it easier to train the Marines who help protect infantry by keeping an eye on the ground situation and calling in necessary air artillery, mortar and naval gunfire.

04/01/2021

What's at stake with Biden's Pentagon vacancies?

The Biden administration has several Defense Department vacancies to fill in the Office of the Secretary of Defense and military departments. But what does that mean for personnel and the 2022 budget?

03/25/2021

U.S. power grid increasingly susceptible to cyberattacks, watchdog says

The country's electrical systems are increasingly susceptible to cyberattacks, according to government auditors, and there is uncertainty about the extent to which a localized attack might cascade through power distribution systems.

03/18/2021

DOD’s 5G foundation to support telerobotic surgery pilot

The Defense Department will be conducting 5G-based telemedicine pilots, experimenting with augmented reality medial training and robotic surgery.

03/11/2021

Senate votes to extend pandemic relief for contractors

A Senate amendment to the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Act extends pandemic relief authorities to government contractors for paid leave through the end of the fiscal year.