Companies
FTC seeks info on cloud computing market’s influence
The Federal Trade Commission is asking for public feedback about the market power of cloud computing providers, among other information.
Contracts
DHS awards $1.1M to federal labs in contracts seeking ‘groundbreaking’ tech
The funding stems from the Department of Homeland Security’s Science and Technology directorate.
Podcasts
WT 360: The Info Session picks up where 2022 ended and starts on 2023
The premiere episode of what is now WT 360 is also the start of our new Info Session series that brings together the reporting staff from WT's partner publications. Frank Konkel of Nextgov and Carten Cordell of FCW join the conversation to preview storylines to watch in 2023.
Contracts
Pentagon awards $9B cloud contract to Amazon, Google, Microsoft, Oracle
The Defense Department moves ahead on JEDI cloud contract replacement.
Contracts
Federal contract spending decreases again in fiscal 2022
Defense spending dipped significantly in fiscal 2022, while civilian agencies spent slightly more on contracts compared to the previous year.
Contracts
Tech wanted: government calls on industry to help with net-zero carbon buildings
Two agencies released a request for information this week asking for ideas to achieve net-zero carbon emissions.
Contracts
SAIC snags $160M contract to support Navy networks
The Virginia-based company will provide an assortment of IT services to the U.S. Navy.
Companies
Google bets big on government business with new division
Google Public Sector aims to accelerate digital transformation across government.
Contracts
Energy Department releases strategy to build cyber-resilient energy systems
The Cyber-Informed Engineering Strategy is organized across five pillars.
Contracts
Patent and Trademark Office aims to partner with AI, emerging tech stakeholders
The partnership builds on years of previous innovation efforts in various tech fields.
Contracts
Interior issues draft cloud RFP valued at up to $1B
The Interior Department’s next cloud contract appears to be a big one.
Contracts
GSA selects 6 innovative building technologies in push to net-zero carbon
GSA-controlled facilities will become a proving ground for clean energy technologies.
Contracts
NSA re-awards secret $10 billion contract to Amazon
Amazon Web Services beat out Microsoft for the contract after a bid protest battle.
Contracts
Pentagon names chief digital and artificial intelligence officer
The Chief Data and Artificial Intelligence Office was stood up in February.
Contracts
Biden Requests Significant IT, Cyber Investment Increases for 2023
Tech and cybersecurity spending would receive major boosts under President Joe Biden’s proposed 2023 budget.
Companies
Oracle’s Cloud Can Now Host Select Top Secret Defense Data
The company will make use of special regions to store the government’s data.
Contracts