Accessing Non-Traditional Technology Vendors Just Got Easier Thanks to New Partnership Between DIU and GSA | site |
MOU Creates Path for Innovative Technology Solutions through GSA’s Multiple Award Schedule
Information contained in U.S General Services Administration press release dated: May 16, 2022
Washington, D.C. and Mountain View, CA – The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) that will make it easier for federal agencies to access innovative technology solutions. The MOU establishes a framework for GSA to transition successfully-prototyped DIU technology solutions to GSA contract vehicles.
A Department of Defense (DoD) organization, DIU accelerates the adoption of emerging commercial technology into the U.S. military by lowering the barriers to entry and streamlining acquisitions via their Commercial...
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Accessing Non-Traditional Technology Vendors Just Got Easier Thanks to New Partnership Between DIU and GSA
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Laurie Locascio Confirmed as the 17th National Institute of Standards and Technology Director
Laurie Locascio Confirmed as the 17th National Institute of Standards and Technology Director | site |
Information contained in National Institute of Standards and Technology press release dated: April 19, 2022 Washington - - Laurie E. Locascio was sworn in today as the fourth Under Secretary of Commerce for Standards and Technology and the 17th director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) by U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo. As one of the nation’s oldest physical science laboratories, NIST conducts research and standards development activities that support innovation in a wide array of disciplines, including cybersecurity, manufacturing, health care, greenhouse gas measurement, and quantum physics and computing. Locascio was confirmed by the U.S. Senate on April 7, 2022. “We are so fortunate to have Laurie Locascio assume the leadership of NIST,” said Secretary Raimondo. “She is an accomplished scientist, leader and m... -
TMF says Technology Modernization Fund Is Making It Easier and More Secure for Veterans to Access Benefits and Services
U.S. Technology Modernization Fund says Technology Modernization Fund Is Making It Easier and More Secure for Veterans to Access Benefits and Services | site |
Latest investment will support the streamlining of Login.gov and identity verification services for Veterans
Information contained in U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) press release dated: April 19, 2022 Washington - - Today, the U.S. Technology Modernization Fund (TMF) announced its first investment in the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). This American Rescue Plan (ARP)-funded investment will modernize the sign-in experience at VA.gov and MyHealth.VA.gov, allowing eligible Veterans to digitally access benefits and services more reliably, equitably and securely. Using TMF funding and support, this project will take three steps towards the implementation of a single modern, inclusive and easy-to-use sign-in service at VA. ... -
Joint Statement on the New Clean Energy and Nuclear Security Collaboration under the Foundational Infrastructure for Responsible Use of Small Modular Reactor Technology (FIRST) Initiative
Joint Statement on the New Clean Energy and Nuclear Security Collaboration under the Foundational Infrastructure for Responsible Use of Small Modular Reactor Technology (FIRST) Initiative | site |
Information contained in U.S. Department of State Office of the Spokesperson release dated: April 4, 2022
The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and Latvia.
Begin Text: The United States and Latvia are pleased to announce a new partnership under the Foundational Infrastructure for Responsible Use of Small Modular Reactor Technology (FIRST) program. FIRST is a capacity-building program designed to deepen strategic ties, support clean energy innovation, and advance technical collaboration with partner nations on secure, safe, and responsible use of nuclear energy infrastructure. The U.S.-Latvia FIRST project will draw on expertise from across government, industry, n... -
U.S. Department of State outlines change to U.S. Citizenship Transmission and Assisted Reproductive Technology
U.S. Department of State outlines change to "U.S. Citizenship Transmission and Assisted Reproductive Technology" | site |
(Information contained in U.S. Department of State press release dated: May 18, 2021)
U.S. Department of State press statement
Ned Price, Department Spokesperson
May 18, 2021 Recognizing the advances in assisted reproductive technology (ART), the State Department is updating our interpretation and application of Section 301 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), which establishes the requirements for acquisition of U.S. citizenship at birth. Children born abroad to parents, at least one of whom is a U.S. citizen and who are married to each other at the time of the birth, will be U.S. citizens from birth if they have a genetic or gestational tie to at least one of their parents and meet the INA’s other requirements. Previously, the Department’s interpretation and application of the INA required that child... -
SBA Partners with National Science and Technology Council to Award 330,000 Dollars in Prizes in New Lab to Market Competition
U.S. Small Business Administration Partners with National Science and Technology Council to Award $330,000 in Prizes in New Lab to Market Competition | site |
(Information contained in U.S. Small Business Administration [SBA] press release dated: January 19, 2021)
Washington - - The U.S. Small Business Administration partnered with the National Science and Technology Council’s Lab-to-Market subcommittee to award $330,000 in prizes to the winners of the new Lab-to-Market (L2M) Inclusive Innovation Ecosystem Prize Competition.
The L2M prize competition recognizes the most impactful organizations, programs and ideas that support the research and development (R&D) innovation ecosystems, particularly those focused on underrepresented communities and pandemic responses. The competition’s goal is to encourage entrepreneurship and inclusive, sustainable growth by developing and commercializing technology to improve... -
NIST says New JILA Tools ‘Turn On’ Quantum Gases of Ultracold Molecules
National Institute of Standards and Technology says New JILA Tools ‘Turn On’ Quantum Gases of Ultracold Molecules | site |
(Information contained in National Institute of Standards and Technology [NIST] press release: December 9, 2020)
JILA researchers have developed tools to “turn on” quantum gases of ultracold molecules, gaining control of long-distance molecular interactions for potential applications such as encoding data for quantum computing and simulations.
The new scheme for nudging a molecular gas down to its lowest energy state, called quantum degeneracy, while suppressing chemical reactions that break up molecules finally makes it possible to explore exotic quantum states in which all the molecules interact with one another.
The research is described in a Nature paper published online Dec. 9. JILA is a joint institute of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and the University... -
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Announces Office Focused on Innovation and Financial Technology
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Announces Office Focused on Innovation and Financial Technology | site |
FinHub Specialized Unit to Become Stand-Alone Office
(Information contained in U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission [SEC] press release: December 3, 2020) Washington D.C., Dec. 3, 2020 — - The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that the SEC's Strategic Hub for Innovation and Financial Technology, commonly referred to as FinHub, will become a stand-alone office. Valerie A. Szczepanik will continue to lead FinHub as its first director and will report directly to the SEC Chairman. Established within the Division of Corporation Finance in 2018, FinHub has spearheaded agency efforts to encourage responsible innovation in the financial sector, including in evolving areas such as distributed ledger technology and digital assets, automated investment advice, digital marketplace financing, and artificial intellig... -
Remarks Of FCC Chairman Ajit Pai To The Hispanic Telecom And Technology Partnership Digital Inclusion Summit
Remarks Of Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai To The Hispanic Telecom And Technology Partnership Digital Inclusion Summit | site |
(Information contained in Federal Communications Commission release: December 3, 2020)
REMARKS OF FCC CHAIRMAN AJIT PAI
TO THE HISPANIC TECHNOLOGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS PARTNERSHIP
DIGITAL INCLUSION SUMMIT
DECEMBER 3, 2020
Hello everybody! Thank you to Alejandro and everyone at the Hispanic Telecom and Technology Partnership for inviting me to be a part of your first Digital Inclusion Summit. I look forward to today’s question and answer session. But before we get to that, I’ve been asked to deliver some brief remarks. I’d like to start off with a story. In November 2017, I visited Puerto Rico to survey the damage from Hurricanes Irma and Maria. Although nearly two months had passed since the historic storms, the devastation was still u... -
NIST says Face Recognition Software Shows Improvement in Recognizing Masked Faces
National Institute of Standards and Technology says Face Recognition Software Shows Improvement in Recognizing Masked Faces | site |
NIST says latest NIST test is the first to measure performance of software submitted after pandemic’s arrival.
(Information contained in National Institute of Standards and Technology [NIST] release: December 1, 2020)
A new study of face recognition technology created after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic shows that some software developers have made demonstrable progress at recognizing masked faces.
The findings, produced by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), are detailed in a new report called Ongoing Face Recognition Vendor Test (FRVT) Part 6B: Face Recognition Accuracy with Face Masks Using Post-COVID-19 Algorithms (NISTIR 8331). It is the agency’s first study that measures the performance of face recognition algorithms developed following the arrival... -
National Institute of Standards and Technology Sensor Experts Invent Supercool Mini-Thermometer
National Institute of Standards and Technology Sensor Experts Invent Supercool Mini-Thermometer | site |
(Information contained in National Institute of Standards and Technology [NIST] press release: November 17, 2020)
Researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have invented a miniature thermometer with big potential applications, such as monitoring the temperature of processor chips in superconductor-based quantum computers, which must stay cold to work properly.
NIST’s superconducting thermometer measures temperatures below 1 kelvin (minus 272.15 C or minus 457.87 F), down to 50 ... -
CDC Awards 1.5 Million Dollars for Research to Reduce Exposures to Workplace Hazards through Robotic Technology
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Awards $1.5 Million for Research to Reduce Exposures to Workplace Hazards through Robotic Technology | site |
Research projects will focus on robotics in the healthcare and manufacturing industries
(Information contained in Centers for Disease Control and Prevention press release: November 16, 2020)
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has awarded $1.5 million over three years to the University of Illinois at Chicago and Worcester Polytechnic Institute to fund projects aimed at reducing workers’ exposures to hazards through the development and use of collaborative robots, or co-robots.
CDC’s National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) partnered with the National Science Foundation (NSF) to fund studies of co-robots in the workplace through NSF’s National Robotics Initiative 2.0 . The Initiative supports research in the U.S. that will accelerate... -
CDC Awards 1.5 Million Dollars for Research to Reduce Exposures to Workplace Hazards through Robotic Technology
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Awards $1.5 Million for Research to Reduce Exposures to Workplace Hazards through Robotic Technology | site |
Research projects will focus on robotics in the healthcare and manufacturing industries
(November 16, 2020) - - Today the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention published the following information:
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has awarded $1.5 million over three years to the University of Illinois at Chicago and Worcester Polytechnic Institute to fund projects aimed at reducing workers’ exposures to hazards through the development and use of collaborative robots, or co-robots.
CDC’s National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) partnered with the National Science Foundation (NSF) to fund studies of co-robots in the workplace through NSF’s National Robotics Initiative 2.0external icon. The Initiative supports research in the U.S.... -
CDC Awards 1.5 Million Dollars for Research to Reduce Exposures to Workplace Hazards through Robotic Technology
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Awards $1.5 Million for Research to Reduce Exposures to Workplace Hazards through Robotic Technology | site |
Research projects will focus on robotics in the healthcare and manufacturing industries
(November 16, 2020) - - Today the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention published the following information:
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has awarded $1.5 million over three years to the University of Illinois at Chicago and Worcester Polytechnic Institute to fund projects aimed at reducing workers’ exposures to hazards through the development and use of collaborative robots, or co-robots.
CDC’s National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) partnered with the National Science Foundation (NSF) to fund studies of co-robots in the workplace through NSF’s National Robotics Initiative 2.0external icon. The Initiative supports research in the... -
NIST researches Room Temperature Conversion of CO2 to CO: A New Way to Synthesize Hydrocarbons
National Institute of Standards and Technology researches Room Temperature Conversion of CO2 to CO: A New Way to Synthesize Hydrocarbons | site |
NIST says new method could potentially reduce carbon dioxide emission into the atmosphere and slash costs of chemical manufacturing.
(November 2, 2020) - - On November 2, 2020 the National Institute of Standards and Technology published the following information: Researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and their colleagues have demonstrated a room-temperature method that could significantly reduce carbon dioxide levels in fossil-fuel power plant exhaust, one of the main sources of carbon emissions in the atmosphere. Although the researchers demonstrated this method in a small-scale, highly controlled environment with dimensions of just nanometers (billionths of a meter), they have already come up with concepts for scaling up the method and making it practical for real-w...
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Accessing Non-Traditional Technology Vendors Just Got Easier Thanks to New Partnership Between DIU and GSA | site |
MOU Creates Path for Innovative Technology Solutions through GSA’s Multiple Award Schedule
Information contained in U.S General Services Administration press release dated: May 16, 2022
Washington, D.C. and Mountain View, CA – The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) that will make it easier for federal agencies to access innovative technology solutions. The MOU establishes a framework for GSA to transition successfully-prototyped DIU technology solutions to GSA contract vehicles.
A Department of Defense (DoD) organization, DIU accelerates the adoption of emerging commercial technology into the U.S. military by lowering the barriers to entry and streamlining acquisitions via their Commercial...05-17-2022, 04:54 AM -
Laurie Locascio Confirmed as the 17th National Institute of Standards and Technology Director | site |
Information contained in National Institute of Standards and Technology press release dated: April 19, 2022 Washington - - Laurie E. Locascio was sworn in today as the fourth Under Secretary of Commerce for Standards and Technology and the 17th director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) by U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo. As one of the nation’s oldest physical science laboratories, NIST conducts research and standards development activities that support innovation in a wide array of disciplines, including cybersecurity, manufacturing, health care, greenhouse gas measurement, and quantum physics and computing. Locascio was confirmed by the U.S. Senate on April 7, 2022. “We are so fortunate to have Laurie Locascio assume the leadership of NIST,” said Secretary Raimondo. “She is an accomplished scientist, leader and m...05-14-2022, 02:50 AM -
U.S. Technology Modernization Fund says Technology Modernization Fund Is Making It Easier and More Secure for Veterans to Access Benefits and Services | site |
Latest investment will support the streamlining of Login.gov and identity verification services for Veterans
Information contained in U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) press release dated: April 19, 2022 Washington - - Today, the U.S. Technology Modernization Fund (TMF) announced its first investment in the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). This American Rescue Plan (ARP)-funded investment will modernize the sign-in experience at VA.gov and MyHealth.VA.gov, allowing eligible Veterans to digitally access benefits and services more reliably, equitably and securely. Using TMF funding and support, this project will take three steps towards the implementation of a single modern, inclusive and easy-to-use sign-in service at VA. ...04-29-2022, 10:21 PM -
Joint Statement on the New Clean Energy and Nuclear Security Collaboration under the Foundational Infrastructure for Responsible Use of Small Modular Reactor Technology (FIRST) Initiative | site |
Information contained in U.S. Department of State Office of the Spokesperson release dated: April 4, 2022
The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and Latvia.
Begin Text: The United States and Latvia are pleased to announce a new partnership under the Foundational Infrastructure for Responsible Use of Small Modular Reactor Technology (FIRST) program. FIRST is a capacity-building program designed to deepen strategic ties, support clean energy innovation, and advance technical collaboration with partner nations on secure, safe, and responsible use of nuclear energy infrastructure. The U.S.-Latvia FIRST project will draw on expertise from across government, industry, n...04-05-2022, 01:21 AM -
U.S. Department of State outlines change to "U.S. Citizenship Transmission and Assisted Reproductive Technology" | site |
(Information contained in U.S. Department of State press release dated: May 18, 2021)
U.S. Department of State press statement
Ned Price, Department Spokesperson
May 18, 2021 Recognizing the advances in assisted reproductive technology (ART), the State Department is updating our interpretation and application of Section 301 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), which establishes the requirements for acquisition of U.S. citizenship at birth. Children born abroad to parents, at least one of whom is a U.S. citizen and who are married to each other at the time of the birth, will be U.S. citizens from birth if they have a genetic or gestational tie to at least one of their parents and meet the INA’s other requirements. Previously, the Department’s interpretation and application of the INA required that child...05-18-2021, 11:27 PM -
U.S. Small Business Administration Partners with National Science and Technology Council to Award $330,000 in Prizes in New Lab to Market Competition | site |
(Information contained in U.S. Small Business Administration [SBA] press release dated: January 19, 2021)
Washington - - The U.S. Small Business Administration partnered with the National Science and Technology Council’s Lab-to-Market subcommittee to award $330,000 in prizes to the winners of the new Lab-to-Market (L2M) Inclusive Innovation Ecosystem Prize Competition.
The L2M prize competition recognizes the most impactful organizations, programs and ideas that support the research and development (R&D) innovation ecosystems, particularly those focused on underrepresented communities and pandemic responses. The competition’s goal is to encourage entrepreneurship and inclusive, sustainable growth by developing and commercializing technology to improve...01-26-2021, 03:00 PM -
National Institute of Standards and Technology says New JILA Tools ‘Turn On’ Quantum Gases of Ultracold Molecules | site |
(Information contained in National Institute of Standards and Technology [NIST] press release: December 9, 2020)
JILA researchers have developed tools to “turn on” quantum gases of ultracold molecules, gaining control of long-distance molecular interactions for potential applications such as encoding data for quantum computing and simulations.
The new scheme for nudging a molecular gas down to its lowest energy state, called quantum degeneracy, while suppressing chemical reactions that break up molecules finally makes it possible to explore exotic quantum states in which all the molecules interact with one another.
The research is described in a Nature paper published online Dec. 9. JILA is a joint institute of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and the University...12-14-2020, 03:09 AM -
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Announces Office Focused on Innovation and Financial Technology | site |
FinHub Specialized Unit to Become Stand-Alone Office
(Information contained in U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission [SEC] press release: December 3, 2020) Washington D.C., Dec. 3, 2020 — - The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that the SEC's Strategic Hub for Innovation and Financial Technology, commonly referred to as FinHub, will become a stand-alone office. Valerie A. Szczepanik will continue to lead FinHub as its first director and will report directly to the SEC Chairman. Established within the Division of Corporation Finance in 2018, FinHub has spearheaded agency efforts to encourage responsible innovation in the financial sector, including in evolving areas such as distributed ledger technology and digital assets, automated investment advice, digital marketplace financing, and artificial intellig...12-07-2020, 09:21 PM -
Remarks Of Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai To The Hispanic Telecom And Technology Partnership Digital Inclusion Summit | site |
(Information contained in Federal Communications Commission release: December 3, 2020)
REMARKS OF FCC CHAIRMAN AJIT PAI
TO THE HISPANIC TECHNOLOGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS PARTNERSHIP
DIGITAL INCLUSION SUMMIT
DECEMBER 3, 2020
Hello everybody! Thank you to Alejandro and everyone at the Hispanic Telecom and Technology Partnership for inviting me to be a part of your first Digital Inclusion Summit. I look forward to today’s question and answer session. But before we get to that, I’ve been asked to deliver some brief remarks. I’d like to start off with a story. In November 2017, I visited Puerto Rico to survey the damage from Hurricanes Irma and Maria. Although nearly two months had passed since the historic storms, the devastation was still u...12-05-2020, 09:40 PM -
National Institute of Standards and Technology says Face Recognition Software Shows Improvement in Recognizing Masked Faces | site |
NIST says latest NIST test is the first to measure performance of software submitted after pandemic’s arrival.
(Information contained in National Institute of Standards and Technology [NIST] release: December 1, 2020)
A new study of face recognition technology created after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic shows that some software developers have made demonstrable progress at recognizing masked faces.
The findings, produced by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), are detailed in a new report called Ongoing Face Recognition Vendor Test (FRVT) Part 6B: Face Recognition Accuracy with Face Masks Using Post-COVID-19 Algorithms (NISTIR 8331). It is the agency’s first study that measures the performance of face recognition algorithms developed following the arrival...12-03-2020, 01:25 AM -
National Institute of Standards and Technology Sensor Experts Invent Supercool Mini-Thermometer | site |
(Information contained in National Institute of Standards and Technology [NIST] press release: November 17, 2020)
Researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have invented a miniature thermometer with big potential applications, such as monitoring the temperature of processor chips in superconductor-based quantum computers, which must stay cold to work properly.
NIST’s superconducting thermometer measures temperatures below 1 kelvin (minus 272.15 C or minus 457.87 F), down to 50 ...11-24-2020, 01:27 AM -
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Awards $1.5 Million for Research to Reduce Exposures to Workplace Hazards through Robotic Technology | site |
Research projects will focus on robotics in the healthcare and manufacturing industries
(Information contained in Centers for Disease Control and Prevention press release: November 16, 2020)
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has awarded $1.5 million over three years to the University of Illinois at Chicago and Worcester Polytechnic Institute to fund projects aimed at reducing workers’ exposures to hazards through the development and use of collaborative robots, or co-robots.
CDC’s National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) partnered with the National Science Foundation (NSF) to fund studies of co-robots in the workplace through NSF’s National Robotics Initiative 2.0 . The Initiative supports research in the U.S. that will accelerate...11-20-2020, 08:10 PM -
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Awards $1.5 Million for Research to Reduce Exposures to Workplace Hazards through Robotic Technology | site |
Research projects will focus on robotics in the healthcare and manufacturing industries
(November 16, 2020) - - Today the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention published the following information:
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has awarded $1.5 million over three years to the University of Illinois at Chicago and Worcester Polytechnic Institute to fund projects aimed at reducing workers’ exposures to hazards through the development and use of collaborative robots, or co-robots.
CDC’s National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) partnered with the National Science Foundation (NSF) to fund studies of co-robots in the workplace through NSF’s National Robotics Initiative 2.0external icon. The Initiative supports research in the U.S....11-16-2020, 10:07 PM -
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Awards $1.5 Million for Research to Reduce Exposures to Workplace Hazards through Robotic Technology | site |
Research projects will focus on robotics in the healthcare and manufacturing industries
(November 16, 2020) - - Today the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention published the following information:
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has awarded $1.5 million over three years to the University of Illinois at Chicago and Worcester Polytechnic Institute to fund projects aimed at reducing workers’ exposures to hazards through the development and use of collaborative robots, or co-robots.
CDC’s National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) partnered with the National Science Foundation (NSF) to fund studies of co-robots in the workplace through NSF’s National Robotics Initiative 2.0external icon. The Initiative supports research in the...11-16-2020, 10:07 PM -
National Institute of Standards and Technology researches Room Temperature Conversion of CO2 to CO: A New Way to Synthesize Hydrocarbons | site |
NIST says new method could potentially reduce carbon dioxide emission into the atmosphere and slash costs of chemical manufacturing.
(November 2, 2020) - - On November 2, 2020 the National Institute of Standards and Technology published the following information: Researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and their colleagues have demonstrated a room-temperature method that could significantly reduce carbon dioxide levels in fossil-fuel power plant exhaust, one of the main sources of carbon emissions in the atmosphere. Although the researchers demonstrated this method in a small-scale, highly controlled environment with dimensions of just nanometers (billionths of a meter), they have already come up with concepts for scaling up the method and making it practical for real-w...11-10-2020, 10:06 AM -
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Engages Sanofi’s Recombinant Technology for 2019 Novel Coronavirus Vaccine | site |
(February 18, 2020) - - Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) published the following information:
Racing to develop a vaccine against the 2019 novel coronavirus, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response has engaged Sanofi Pasteur, the vaccines global business unit of Sanofi. The Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA), a component of ASPR, will provide expertise and reallocated funds to support the vaccine’s development. Sanofi will use its egg-free, recombinant DNA platform to produce a recombinant 2019 novel coronavirus vaccine candidate. The technology produces an exact genetic match to proteins of the virus. The protein’s DNA will be combined with DNA from a virus harmless to human...02-18-2020, 09:07 PM -
Federal Communications Commission Chairman Pai Appoints New Chief Technology Officer| site |
(December 20, 2019) - - Today, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) published the following information: WASHINGTON, December 20, 2019—Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai today announced his appointment of Dr. Monisha Ghosh to serve as the agency’s Chief Technology Officer. Dr. Ghosh will advise Chairman Pai and the agency on technology and engineering issues, and will work closely with the FCC’s Office of Engineering and Technology. “As the FCC moves aggressively to advance American leadership in 5G, Dr. Ghosh’s deep technical knowledge of wireless technologies will be invaluable,” said Chairman Pai. “Dr. Ghosh has both conducted and overseen research into cutting-edge wireless issues in academia and industry. Her expertise is also broad, ranging from the Internet of Things, medical telemetry, and broadcast standards. And it bears...12-24-2019, 03:20 AM -
U.S. Department of Education Earns A+ for Technology Modernization | site |
Education Department says, "Top Grade on FITARA Scorecard Signals Transformative Leadership, Strong Information Technology Practices"
(December 16, 2019) - - Today, the U.S. Department of Education published the following information: WASHINGTON—The U.S. Department of Education, under the leadership of U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos, has earned high marks from the House Committee on Oversight and Reform for its work to modernize and secure its information technology systems. In fact, in rankings released last week, the Department earned an A+ on the December 2019 Federal Information Technology Acquisition Reform Act (FITARA) scorecard. The Department achieved top marks in five of the seven graded categories, including transparency and risk management, software licensing, agency CIO authority enhancements, portfolio review, and data center optimization ini...12-17-2019, 02:15 AM -
U.S. General Services Administration Awards Second Generation Information Technology (2GIT) Blanket Purchase Agreement| site |
GSA says Governmentwide solution provides agencies with comprehensive mission-critical IT
(November 5, 2019) - - Today (November 5, 2019), the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) published the following information: WASHINGTON – The U.S. General Services Administration announced the award of its Second Generation Information Technology (2GIT) Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs) to 75 industry partners, which includes 56 small businesses. The BPAs have an estimated value of $5.5 billion over five years, and are available for use by all agencies across the federal government as well as state, local, and tribal entities consistent with GSA's 2019 Cooperative Purchasing program. The 2GIT solution is a reliable, flexible, fast, and efficient way to obtain best-value solutions for complex IT hardware requirements. “The 2GIT p...11-15-2019, 11:32 PM -
Federal Communications Commission Office of Engineering and Technology Requests Comment on Phase I Testing of Prototype U-NII-4 Devices
Public Notice and comment site published
(October 29, 2018) - - Today, the Federal Communications Commission published information relating to Phase I Testing of Prototype U-NII-4 Devices. Included in that information was the following:
The Commission’s Office of Engineering and Technology (OET) is requesting comment on the report for Phase I of tests performed to evaluate potential sharing solutions between the proposed Unlicensed National Information Infrastructure (U-NII) devices and Dedicated Short Range Communications (DSRC) operations in the 5850-5925 MHz (U-NII-4) frequency band.
(To view the public notice, please press HERE.)
(Published reports and detailed summary of the testing methodology,...10-29-2018, 11:02 PM -
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Launches New Strategic Hub for Innovation and Financial Technology
Washington, DC - - (October 18, 2018) - - The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission today announced the launch of the agency's Strategic Hub for Innovation and Financial Technology (FinHub). The FinHub will serve as a resource for public engagement on the SEC's FinTech-related issues and initiatives, such as distributed ledger technology (including digital assets), automated investment advice, digital marketplace financing, and artificial intelligence/machine learning. The FinHub also replaces and builds on the work of several internal working groups at the SEC that have focused on similar issues. The FinHub will: • Provide a portal for industry and the public to engage directly with SEC staff on innovative ideas and technological developments; • Publicize information regarding th...10-23-2018, 05:29 AM -
U.S. General Services Administration Issues Request for Information on Technology Business Management
Transparency in IT spending will improve outcomes and save taxpayer dollars
Washington, DC - - (June 18, 2018) - - The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) today issued a Request for Information (RFI) seeking feedback from industry on how it can adopt Technology Business Management (TBM) across the federal government. Adopting the TBM Taxonomy will provide a standardized view of IT spend and provide greater transparency into how the federal government invests in IT products and services. This is an important milestone for the Cross Agency Priority Goal for Improving Outcomes in Federal IT Spending Transparency, a component of the President’s Management Agenda (PMA) that seeks to adopt TBM governmentwide by 2022. GSA, in partnership with the Office ...06-22-2018, 06:10 AM -
U.S. Homeland Secretary Nielsen Receives Operational Briefing on Israeli Security Technology, Delivers Remarks at the International Homeland Security Forum
(June 12, 2018) - - On today, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published the following information:
On June 12, Secretary of Homeland Security Kirstjen M. Nielsen joined the Ministries of Defense, Foreign Affairs and Public Security and the Israeli Defense Forces for an operational briefing on security technology and operations.
Secretary Nielsen also delivered remarks at the inaugural International Homeland Security Forum. The purpose of the forum is to improve countries’ capabilities to face homeland and public security issues; deepen bilateral and multilateral cooperation; and share knowledge and best practices.
(DHS Official Photo/Tara Molle...06-16-2018, 01:17 PM -
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Hosts Use of Technology in the Business of Banking Forum in Arlington, Virginia
(April 12, 2018) - - The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) will host a forum on the Use of Technology in the Business of Banking on Monday, May 7, 2018. Panels will focus on emerging technologies that are transforming banking operations; the impact of emerging technologies on retail banking, including new and innovative delivery channels, enhanced customer experiences, and economic inclusion; and consumer financial data access—balancing rights and security. The forum will bring together representatives of banks that use or are considering using emerging technologies, firms offering emerging technologies, bank trade associations, and federal and state financial regulatory agencies, as well as thought leaders on the use of technology in the business of...04-13-2018, 08:48 PM -
Federal Trade Commission Announces Agenda for March 9 FinTech Forum on Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain Technology
February 28, 2017
Washington, DC - - (February 27, 2017) - - The Federal Trade Commission today announced the agenda for its March 9, 2017, FinTech Forum focusing on the consumer implications of two rapidly developing technologies: artificial intelligence and blockchain. The forum, which is the third in an ongoing event series, will take place from 9:00 a.m. to approximately 12:30 p.m. Pacific Time in Berkeley, California. The event will bring together industry representatives, consumer advocates, government officials, and others with expertise regarding these technologies. The half-day forum will feature two panel discussions. The first panel will focus on the potential benefits and risks for consumers with the use of artificial intelligence, which involves the capability of machines to mimic human thinking or...02-28-2017, 12:19 AM