As capabilities in multiple forms of AI are rapidly accelerating primarily because of the focus of significant venture capital funding in the field, the speed and accuracy of decisions are improving. The medical community has already shown the accuracy of detecting cancer has improved just through simple machine learning techniques. Warfighting is much more complex. The sensor input and information overload that occurs in many scenarios demand...

The 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) introduces some of the most far-reaching vendor-vetting requirements in recent history. Chief among them is the Ernst amendment, which mandates stronger safeguards to prevent vendors with undisclosed ties to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and other foreign adversaries from entering the federal supply chain. Within the next year, agencies and contractors must establish validated, end-to-end...

As federal agencies confront rising demands for digital transformation, secure collaboration, and operational efficiency, the need for purpose-built, compliant cloud solutions has never been more urgent. And with the recent launch of FedRAMP 20x, the speed at which new cloud-based services become available may soon increase. In this Nextgov/FCW webcast, IT and program leaders from across government will share the state of cloud efforts within...

In an era where cyber threats evolve at lightning speed, the public sector stands at a crossroads. Traditional security models, once deemed sufficient, now falter against sophisticated attacks targeting dispersed networks and cloud infrastructures. The 2025 Engage Public Sector Summit emerges as a pivotal gathering for visionaries committed to redefining government cybersecurity. This summit will spotlight the transformative potential of integ...

As the federal healthcare landscape undergoes rapid modernization, agencies are embracing new technologies and strategies to improve patient care, enhance operational agility, and meet evolving mission demands. From AI-driven diagnostics to interoperable health records, the transformation of health IT is reshaping how care is delivered, coordinated, and secured across the public sector. Nextgov/FCW and ATARC proudly present the Public Sector H...

As government agencies accelerate their digital transformation efforts, the integration and security of operational technology (OT) has emerged as a mission-critical priority. Increasing connectivity across systems and devices has expanded the attack surface, making it essential to adopt secure, interoperable OT solutions that protect infrastructure, preserve data integrity, and ensure operational continuity. This webcast will explore the dist...

Join us on October 22nd in DC to discover how Bringing AI to Your Data – Anywhere can transform your business, unleashing the full potential of enterprise and agentic AI without compromise. From the cloud to the edge, Cloudera’s unified, hybrid data platform lets you harness the power of AI where your data lives. At EVOLVE25 you’ll: Dive into real-world use cases and breakthrough innovations Gain actionable strategies in the...

As one of the largest civilian agencies, the Homeland Security Department controls a massive, annual IT and professional services budget in order to meet its mission. Under the Trump administration and new DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, the department has undergone a significant restructuring with some areas being less emphasized while others have seen increases in responsibilities and funding, particularly immigration enforcement efforts. Overall...

Cloud has remained a core pillar of the federal government’s IT modernization efforts over the years, and its ability to transform public services is continuously evolving. From improving patient data accessibility to enabling collaboration across geographically dispersed teams, cloud-enabled government is here to stay. The journey to building a robust cloud infrastructure is no small feat, so how are agencies overcoming legacy systems a...