The age of artificial intelligence is here, and leveraging AI as a powerful decision making tool continues to be a strategic priority for the federal government. As agencies collect, analyze and disseminate more data, advancements in computing power, machine learning and automation provide unique opportunities to expand and improve mission delivery. AI has major implications across numerous disciplines, from building efficiencies and informing...

As agencies collect, analyze and disseminate more data than ever before, advancements in computing power, machine learning and automation provide unique opportunities to expand and improve mission delivery. With added resources and high level support for the government’s expansion of once-pilot AI and automation projects, the outcome isn’t just greater capacity and speed, but improved employee and citizen engagement. During this wo...

The recently released White House budget is not just a blueprint for the Biden administration’s plan for federal modernization, but also a roadmap for what leaders believe lies ahead for the relationship between the government and the people. From increased biometric and credentialing systems at the TSA to more data and AI tools at the local level, the proposals reveal what’s to come. This June, join GovExec as we look forward, tal...

Now two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, we are living in a new normal, and everything from home delivery services to remote medicine has been revolutionized by cloud services. Government leaders are struggling to tackle both the latest advances in technology as well as find secure ways to protect user data. How can agencies do both and successfully manage outcomes? During this bi-annual event, Nextgov, Defense One, and Route Fifty are bringi...

With a global pandemic forcing government agencies to work remotely, cyber attacks on the rise across all levels of government, and cyber warfare an ever-looming threat, cybersecurity has never been more critical to public sector organizations, or more challenging. Through the Cybersmart TV series, Nextgov and Route Fifty will team up with Carahsoft and its partners to drive the government conversation around cybersecurity. Now in its fourth y...

Though they often bring great promise, many ambitions of IT modernization fail to achieve their goals of a more efficient government. And as the last 18 months have demonstrated, it’s the same services that are often overlooked that may be the most crucial. From reliable unemployment systems to support for warfighters at the edge , these technologies serve as the backbone for government, and should seek to grow and evolve at the same pac...

Artificial intelligence has evolved from a staple of science fiction to a real world, strategic priority of the United States. Increases in computing power and the emergence of large data sets to train ever more powerful machine learning algorithms have created real world applications and success stories. During this year-long series, Defense One and Nextgov will explore all aspects of artificial intelligence and its applications in government.

When the government workforce suddenly moved to maximum telework in March 2020, the need to modernize agency networks became critical to continuity of operations and mission success. As agencies continue this journey, what comes next? During this virtual summit, Nextgov and Defense One will sit down with government experts to discuss the agility of new networks for mission delivery as well as challenges around security and user experience.

Identity and access management has become a critical tool in the government’s fight against cyber threats. As more users access more information from more locations than ever before, challenges around authentication and data access on different networks are growing acute. How can agencies balance the need for seamless user experiences with security requirements? What role should identity and access management play in the overall security...

Over the last eight months, the Biden administration has ushered in new information technology policies, priorities, and programs. For the third installation of Cyber Defenders, GovExec will convene IT leaders from the Defense Department, federal agencies and municipal governments to discuss where cyber programs stand.