The U.S. Department of Energy has announced a $22 million investment to improve the processes surrounding the planning, siting and permitting of large-scale renewable energy projects. The funding, part of President Joe Biden’s Investing in America agenda, will support state-based efforts to streamline procedures for wind, solar and energy storage infrastructure, Energy .gov reported. Six […]
SOS International announced that it has secured a three-year contract from the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries for communications support services. SOSi will provide a mobile-friendly and secure web-based scheduling platform that allows users to request, cancel, edit and verify schedules for various appointments, including health care and worker support. The platform will […]
A report from the independent science advisory group JASON recommended that the National Science Foundation take the necessary steps to improve awareness of research security and establish a mechanism capable of identifying research projects that are considered sensitive due to their impact on national security. NSF Director Sethuraman Panchanathan said that the report will help […]
The Veterans Health Administration’s new electronic health record is experiencing significant scheduling system challenges. The challenges have led to delays, inefficient workarounds and an increased risk of scheduling errors at smaller medical facilities, the Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Inspector General said. The OIG expressed concern that the problems could worsen as the […]
The Department of Commerce has signed a non-binding preliminary memorandum of terms with Intel for commercial semiconductor projects under the CHIPS and Science Act. According to Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo, the agreement is part of President Joe Biden’s commitment to revitalizing domestic manufacturing and ensuring the country’s leadership in the global manufacturing sector. Announced […]
The Department of Homeland Security is facing challenges in adopting artificial intelligence in a transparent and responsible manner, particularly in DHS areas where operations and public information sharing are more discreet. At the recent CrowdStrike Gov Threat Summit, Eric Hysen, chief information officer for the DHS, said ensuring the transparent and responsible use of AI […]
The National Institute of Standards and Technology has announced the appointment of Kevin Stine as the new director of its Information Technology Laboratory tasked with cultivating IT trust through analysis, testing and standardization. Undersecretary of Commerce for Standards and Technology and NIST Director Laurie Locascio acknowledged the “wealth of experience” that Stine brings to his […]
The Department of the Treasury’s Office of the Comptroller of the Currency has awarded Dynamic Digital Transformation a $14.5 million contract to support the OCC’s enterprise mobility management services. Dynamic Digital Transformation is a joint venture between DMI and Dynamic Solutions Technology. Under the contract, DMI will be responsible for managing and supporting the OCC’s […]
Oracle has announced its selection as one of four cloud service providers for the information technology modernization efforts of the Administrative Office of the United States Courts. Under the 10-year, $100 million multi-award blanket purchase agreements, the Austin, Texas-based company will provide U.S. courts with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure services and the Oracle Cloud VMware Solution. […]
The Department of Energy’s National Energy Technology Laboratory is seeking insights on how artificial intelligence and machine learning tools can help the agency manage challenges regarding carbon emissions and new energy sources. Kelly Rose, senior fellow for computational science and engineering at NETL, AI/ML capabilities can be used for advanced material identification and innovation, atmospheric […]
