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...

The world is on the cusp of the second quantum revolution as scientists and quantum leaders inch closer toward fully developed quantum capabilities. This second generation of quantum could have enormous impact in multiple areas including warfare, supply chain optimization, artificial intelligence, machine learning, cybersecurity and much more. Quantum technology research and development efforts for defense and national security uses have been...

The Intelligence Community is facing an unprecedented amount of cyber threats. Today’s complex and evolving geopolitical environment underscores the urgent need for the United States to shore up its intelligence, counterintelligence and cyber capabilities in order to remain competitive and stay abreast of the modern threat landscape. The internet, the digital revolution and new technologies have acted as catalysts for change within the...

As Security, Compliance, Identity and Management continue to be paramount in the way our Federal Government innovates and moves toward secure cloud services, Microsoft is committed to supporting and empowering agencies efforts to implement proactive security by delivering best of breed security across all devices, platforms and endpoints. It is critical that agencies are enabled to rapidly assess and improve their security posture and with the...

Traditional budgeting plans for developing, training, and deploying the latest applications. However, these factors may generalize the cost of long-term sustainment and transformation needed for agile adaptation to technology disruptions. When planning for an artificial intelligence (AI) solution, disruption should be an expected cost driver throughout its lifecycle. The increasing interconnectivity of the rapidly growing enterprise AI ecosys...

In March, the White House released its National Strategy to Secure 5G of the United States to frame how the nation will safeguard 5G wireless infrastructure at home and across the globe. The new law directs the president to produce a strategy “to ensure security of next generation wireless communications systems and infrastructure,” within 180 days of its enactment. 5G wireless technology is anticipated to unleash unprecedented le...

Artificial Intelligence is affecting every part of business in every corner of industry. Staying up to date on the evolution of AI is of critical strategic importance. Even more imperative is the ability to break out of the lab and operationalize your AI.Join the Potomac Officers Club for our 2nd Annual Artificial Intelligence Summit. Come hear public and private sector leaders discuss government AI programs and priorities, new initiatives and...

Join Potomac Officers Club for the 3rd Annual Border Protection Innovations and Technology Forum on March 28th. During the forum, GovCon leaders of the public and private sectors will address the critical issues of securing the U.S. borders, particularly the development, implementation and procurement of new technology used in the field by CBP Officers/Agents. POC MEMBERSHIP AND EVENT ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS: Individual requesting POC membersh...

With DoD's increased attention on Silicon Valley and other pieces of the commercial world in mind, GovCon executives have a unique opportunity to hear directly from government leaders on the private sector's role in efforts to make new technologies work for the military. Register now and save your seat in advance to hear from the leaders in charge of Defense R&D for our soldiers and their supporting civilian personnel. Joining POC entitles...

Please join us to hear leaders in the public and private sector discuss how the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) and other government agencies are developing innovative security cooperation solutions and how industry can help support U.S. interests.