FCW Insider: June 4
The latest news and analysis from FCW's reporters and editors.
Military leaders try to walk a fine line amid protests against police violence
Defense Secretary Mark Esper and other senior officials signaled opposition to the use of active duty troops to police nationwide protests, but are running up against a commander-in-chief who appears to welcome conflict. Lauren C. Williams has more.
Tennessee Valley Authority lays off IT staff in favor of outsourcing
The government-owned utility was "lagging" in its shift to managed services, the CIO said, and opted to go to a fully outsourced IT services plan. Lia Russell takes a look.
Pentagon names 7 new military sites for 5G testing
The Defense Department has selected seven new military installations to conduct 5G testing and experimentation in several areas including augmented reality, wireless connectivity, and spectrum sharing. Lauren reports.
Supplier ownership should be considered in assessing supply chain risk
Many vendors lack transparency into their own supply chains. In an FCW commentary, Dun and Bradstreet Government Solutions CTO Erik Ekwurzel asks how can vendors – as well as their government customers — be assured that their sub-tier suppliers do not pose threats or vulnerabilities?
Automation is advancing in federal acquisition
Although bots that automate processes are common in federal acquisition, pure AI is still in beta mode, said experts. Mark Rockwell has more.