Top Department of Defense leaders agree that the future fight will be a joint, cross-domain one, fought with coalition partners, allied forces and all military services. But are our military branches ready for this fight? Are they collaborating at the level they need to be in order to achieve unity of effort across the vast defense landscape?As joint missions become more and more critical to the overall security of the nation and its position...

Today we find ourselves in an environment of uncertainty with inflation, the debt ceiling, lack of appropriation, CRs etc. Agencies are experiencing a decrease in budget while contractors and government alike are facing increased costs. With the never-ending cycle of Continuing Resolutions, agencies cannot adequately plan for customary four-year cycles. This presents an enormous challenge for both the agencies and the contractors who serve the...

The U.S. Navy is accelerating its modernization efforts in order to update its fleet, meet evolving mission needs and keep America at the forefront of global naval power. Today’s Navy is embracing unmanned systems, AI and other cutting-edge technologies to augment and expand the service branch’s capabilities and effectiveness. The 2023 POC Navy Summit presents top Navy officials, veterans and industry representatives who will gathe...

Cyber permeates all aspects of the federal government today, and its expansion will undoubtedly continue as the world accelerates its digital revolution. As an important component of modernization, cyber unlocks powerful capabilities, enables efficiency and transforms organizations — but it also poses a host of new challenges, vulnerabilities and security threats to the country’s most critical infrastructure. Today, cyberspace is t...

Software has become foundational for weapons systems, warfighter capabilities, global defense power and ultimately — our nation’s ability to deliver a more lethal force. In order to achieve this, we have to be faster and more agile than our adversaries. The Department of Defense released its first ever software modernization strategy in February 2022, and Pentagon officials are now exploring options and finalizing plans for impleme...

In today's digital age, many people rely heavily on online transactions for everyday purchases and financial transactions. However, with convenience comes significant risks that must be considered. Cybercriminals are increasingly sophisticated, and their methods are becoming more advanced, making it easier for them to steal personal and financial information – making the need for secure identity authentication more essential than ever be...

The United States General Services Administration is the backbone of the government contracting sector. With a mission to deliver the best customer experience and value in real estate, acquisition and technology services to the government and the American people, GSA plays a key role in the growth, governance and innovation of the vibrant GovCon ecosystem. GovCon Wire’s GSA Forum provides an inside look at the technology priorities, acqu...

The healthcare sector has been dramatically and permanently transformed since the 2020 onset of the global COVID-19 pandemic. The critically important lessons we’ve learned over the past few years are now guiding technology investments, accelerating modernization, informing the policy landscape and ultimately shaping the future of healthcare.Today’s healthcare organizations are updating their legacy systems and modernizing their en...

Chief information officers across government and industry are tasked with spearheading modernization initiatives, adopting new and emerging technologies, leading integration and keeping their organizations technologically and operationally relevant in today’s fast-paced innovation environment. The Potomac Officers Club brings together the top CIOs in GovCon to share their invaluable insights, tackle IT problems, discover solutions and fo...

Space has gone through a myriad of consequential changes since mankind entered the domain, and today, it is not a benign environment. The commercialization and democratization of space has created a highly-competitive landscape that simultaneously drives innovation and poses significant risks to countries that cannot keep up. The U.S. must develop and deploy innovative solutions at the speed of relevance to keep pace with adversaries, ensure t...