As federal agencies navigate administrative changes, hybrid work models, and evolving security challenges, IT modernization has become a critical priority. This webinar will provide insights into observability and AI operations, proactive maintenance strategies, and the importance of federal-specific certifications like Common Criteria and FIPS 140-2, the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s “Security Requirements for C...

At every level of government there are millions of records that predate the computer era. Many are on paper – whether handwritten or typed – while others may be on microfiche. Converting this vast amount of potential information into usable forms is both more affordable than ever and creates the potential for significant improvements in government operations. Modernizing government systems means finding ways to turn these into digi...

5G networks first made their appearance in 2019, when major telecommunications carriers started rolling them out. Today, more than half the U.S. has 5G coverage, mostly in more densely populated areas. By 2030 it is estimated that more than 90% of mobile data coverage will be 5G. And it has been as significant a change as promised, with download speeds up to 20 Gbps, resulting in very low latency (signal delay) – one reason that streamin...

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly emerging as a game-changer in the healthcare sector, offering powerful new tools to improve public health outcomes and operational efficiency. The future of healthcare is data-driven—and AI is helping lead the way. From early disease detection and precision treatment planning to accelerating drug discovery, AI is helping clinicians and researchers make faster, more informed decisions. For governmen...

When the Navy CIO released the Service’s Information Superiority Vision 2.0 last year, its focus was on facilitating the secure movement of information to support warfighters, by emphasizing three pillars – optimize, secure, and decide. For Navy IT users, “optimize” means utilizing modern software and services such as cloud adoption; “secure” refers to implementing zero trust and increasing focus on cybersec...

Gen Z is reshaping the workforce—bringing fresh perspectives, valuable hard and soft skills, and new expectations for what they want out of employers and their career journeys. There is an incredible opportunity for federal agencies to attract the next generation of talent to the public sector. This is particularly important because federal agencies are at a crossroads in their talent acquisition efforts. Approximately 30% of employees a...

There are few things worse for agency efficiency – or IT employee morale – than having fragmented service requests, overwhelming workflows, and siloed knowledge. It is not that IT employees aren’t working hard to solve problems, it’s that the tools they have been using cannot scale up as fast as user needs accumulate. In today’s rapidly shifting federal landscape, agencies must modernize operations and strengthen...

The federal government has been on a journey to modernize its IT infrastructure in support of the mission and the strategic initiatives that each executive department has identified. This commitment to modernization is driving the federal government to explore new technologies that can enhance its operational capabilities and infrastructure. The implementation of 5G promises to provide faster network speeds, ultra-low latency connectivity, and...

There have been several cyber attacks recently that were launched through users’ mobile devices, often targeting high-profile government officials. For instance, the FBI and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) released a joint statement in November 2024 that their ongoing investigation into the People’s Republic of China (PRC) targeting of commercial telecommunications infrastructure revealed a broad and sig...

Drones and robots can extend the capabilities of first responders. In December 2024, a search and rescue team in Colorado used drones to find a 10-year-old boy who was lost in the mountains south of Denver. The team also used a drone to deliver a plastic bag with protein bars, gel packs, water, a winter hat and a thermal blanket for him until authorities arrived at the site. In Alaska, firefighters used a robot to drop needed supplies to crews...