Defense Systems

Air Force chief software officer to resign

Air Force chief software officer to resign -- Defense Systems 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.'

VA readies cloud-based data platform

VA readies cloud-based data platform -- Defense Systems VA Data Commons features computing infrastructure, co-located data and commonly used software services, tools, and apps for managing, analyzing and sharing data.

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

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

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

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

E-sports gaming platforms take off in Air Force

E-sports gaming platforms take off in Air Force -- Defense Systems 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.

Pentagon readies new policy to boost cyber workforce

Pentagon readies new policy to boost cyber workforce -- Defense Systems 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.

VR, AR training helps forward observers direct fire support

VR, AR training helps forward observers direct fire support -- Defense Systems 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.

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

What's at stake with Biden's Pentagon vacancies? -- Defense Systems 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?

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

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

DOD’s 5G foundation to support telerobotic surgery pilot

DOD’s 5G foundation to support telerobotic surgery pilot -- Defense Systems The Defense Department will be conducting 5G-based telemedicine pilots, experimenting with augmented reality medial training and robotic surgery.

Senate votes to extend pandemic relief for contractors

Senate votes to extend pandemic relief for contractors -- Defense Systems 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.