The probe landed on the moon’s south pole as the first American probe in 50 years. The unmanned Odysseus moon probe sent photos of the moon’s surface to…
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Defense Department Hosts Data & AI Symposium
Discussions will center around the future use of technology in the DOD. The Defense Department’s Chief Digital and Intelligence Office is hosting the Advantage DoD 2024: Defense Data…
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USDA Selects Students for 2024 Future Leaders Program
Graduate and undergraduate students receive career development opportunities. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the 20 winners of their Future Leaders in Agriculture program, offering graduate and…
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Federal Agencies Face the End of Traditional Telephone Lines
FCC okays exchange carriers shutting down aging infrastructure. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC), in August of this year, approved the retirement of outdated copper telephone service lines by…
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State Department’s SATCOM Enhances Global Embassy Connectivity
The initiative offers affordable and reliable satellite communications for crisis response. State Department Chief Information Officer Kelly Fletcher is working to enhance the satellite communications (SATCOM) infrastructure to…
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FTC Warns Consumers of Scammers Impersonating Agency Staff
Imposters make claims of contest wins or money owed. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently released an alert to consumers about the increase in scammers impersonating FTC staff…
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Defense Department Tests Cutting-Edge Techniques
Joint Technology Readiness Experimentation tests resilient communications. The Department of Defense collaborated with the Indiana National Guard to conduct the first joint Technology Readiness Experimentation, called TREX23-1, event…
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Commerce Secretary Appoints New FirstNet Chair
Richard Carrizzo has been a board member for several years. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced that Richard Carrizzo will serve as the next Board Chair of the…
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FCC Issues Disclosure Advisory
Agency reminds companies of the obligation to disclose foreign ownership and investments. A recent Enforcement Advisory was issued by the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) Enforcement Bureau to remind…
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Senator Raises Concerns About FirstNet Mobile Network
Requests cybersecurity reports from the Department of Commerce. Senator Ron Wyden of Oregon wrote a letter this week expressing concerns about the lack of cybersecurity for FirstNet, the…
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