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Biometrics/Facial Recognition
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The Pentagon’s research in the biometrics field has led many to speculate that the purpose is to replace CAC with new technologies.
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Federal agencies testing the accuracy of facial recognition and biometrics see high rates with few flaws.
Technology executive Jeremy Grant gives his thoughts on the current state of biometrics and facial recognition technology.
Benji Hutchinson, vice president of federal operations at NEC, recently joined Federal News Network to discuss best practices for facial recognition implementation, as well as working through any challenges. Learn more on Federal Monthly Insights — Biometrics/Facial Recognition
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DHS CIOs see “IT academy” as way to boost growing tech workforce
Like many agencies, DHS is trying to recruit new tech talent. But the agency also wants to advance professional development opportunities for its existing IT specialists.
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Time to turn the government’s tech startup into a grown up
The $200 million in American Rescue Plan funds made the U.S. Digital Service less accountable and more dysfunctional; Congress should take back the money, overhaul the office and set it up for long term success.
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Why the federal sector must leverage more chatbots as CX remains a top priority for the administration
Poor CX can have a negative impact on the government as well. Especially if citizens need to make repeated inquiries or complaints to resolve issues, leading to additional staff time and resources being required.
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DoD suddenly abandons plan to replace Defense Travel System
The Pentagon has cancelled its replacement for the Defense Travel System (DTS) after five years of development and tens of millions of dollars in spending. The system, MyTravel, will end in September, and employees will revert back to using DTS for the foreseeable future.
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VA deputy secretary nominee seeks ‘boots on the ground’ approach to fix EHR rollout
VA Chief of Staff Tanya Bradsher, President Joe Biden’s nominee to serve as deputy VA secretary, told the Senate VA Committee on Wednesday that the VA will only resume go-lives of the Oracle-Cerner EHR “when it is fully ready,” and shows improvement at the five VA sites already using it.
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No more ‘big bang’ programs: DHS shifts focus under emerging IT strategy
DHS is reshaping its approach to technology by focusing on more agile, iterative projects, and reducing its reliance on big system integrators.
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It’s 2023. Why is most government software still so mediocre?
It’s time to demand more of the technology government uses every day.
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High per-license cost pushed many military services, Defense agencies away from DEOS
The Pentagon says the priorities for DEOS are to develop, deliver and maintain the classified DOD O365 platform, and continue ongoing sustainment of the unclassified joint environment.
