It has been almost seven years since the White House issued Presidential Policy Directive 40, setting out the federal continuity policy “to maintain a comprehensive and effective continuity capability through Continuity of Operations (COOP), Continuity of Government (COG), and Enduring Constitutional Government (ECG) programs, ensuring the resilience and preservation of government structure under the United States Constitution and the co...

AI will revolutionize how the government delivers on its mission. With AI, Government organizations can enhance decision-making, speed up service delivery, and improve operational efficiencies. Notably, proposing AI projects as part of modernizing operations are likely to get favorable consideration from the Technology Modernization Fund, especially those that look to improve the customer experience. Learning Objectives: Understand steps agenc...

In 2022, the Department of Defense created a cross-functional team to accelerate the adoption of 5G and future-generation wireless networking technologies, laying the foundation for new opportunities to implement innovative solutions to military needs. The potential is there for 5G (and beyond) to remake the integration and interoperability of the different DoD domains – air, land, sea, space, and cyber – as envisioned in DoD...

Artificial intelligence is becoming increasingly useful in applications throughout the federal government. Officials such as Federal CIO Clare Martorana and Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks speak about its significance in improving customer experiences and rapid returns on investment within DoD. Virtually every federal agency is actively engaged in AI projects. For instance, the departments of Justice and State, as well as the Center...

The growth in volume of data being generated every year is staggering. One company has estimated that an organization’s amount of data will triple within five years, between on-premises, cloud and software-as-a-service locations. On top of that, sensitive data – whether personally identifiable information, financial, intellectual property, etc. – can be scattered throughout the data ocean. In 2022, more than 200 government ag...

In an era where rapid technological advancement is reshaping industries, the public sector stands at a pivotal juncture. The Growing Good in Government Initiative (G3I) emerges as a beacon for this transformational journey, striving to usher federal agencies into the age of digital and artificial intelligence. This panel discussion delves deep into the heart of G3I, unpacking its strategic objectives, the role of self-organized teams, and the...

Blackwood has assembled a comprehensive zero-trust environment used to architect, integrate, test, and deploy numerous technologies aimed at aligning with zero-trust frameworks and methodologies. In partnership with ATARC, Blackwood has demonstrated comprehensive coverage of the various scenarios established by the Zero-Trust Working Group.

Back in 2021, the Biden Administration released an Executive Order providing a vision for improving user experiences with government. So, where does that leave agencies almost two years later? Where are they in their journeys? Join us online Thursday, Sept. 21 from 2-2:45 p.m. ET/11-11:45 a.m. PT to hear from government and industry leaders about the frameworks they use to improve user experience.

Given that there are only 24 hours in a day, what could you accomplish if you weren’t stuck doing low-value, repetitive stuff that eats away at your time? Probably a lot more. That’s where automation could be your biggest ally. Join us online Wednesday, Sept. 20, from 2-2:50 p.m. ET/11-11:50 a.m. PT to learn from government and industry leaders about how automation can help increase your productivity and that of your workforce.

Where government employees should work has become quite the controversial issue. And there are a lot of reasons in the DC metro area why employees are being called back to their offices, including to help support the local economy. The White House has asked agencies to revisit their telework policies to try and bring more employees back into the office, at least part-time, to help enhance collaboration. But many government employee unions are...