As we head towards 2030, national security leaders, industry, and allies are mobilizing for a new era of great power competition between the United States, China and Russia — an era that will be defined by breakthrough technology. The 4th Annual Defense One Tech Summit will explore this future. Top national security and tech journalists will sit down with leading innovators in government, military, industry and academia to discuss emergi...

Robotic Process Automation (RPA) has the potential to automate entire processes or part of processes that are repetitive, monotonous and occur in high volumes. In a shrinking budget environment, RPA is a tool to “do more with less”. While RPA automates “hand work”, AI assisted Intelligent Automation also automated “head work”. RPA, IA and AI has spread rapidly in the private sector and many federal and state...

After decades in development, artificial intelligence is now transforming government in both high-profile and largely hidden ways. Cloud-based computer resources, rapidly advancing algorithms and the explosion of available data are allowing agencies to pursue everything from automated citizen services to mission-centric machine learning. The White House has made cognitive technologies a cornerstone of its annual research and development priori...

The push to modernize agencies’ outdated IT systems has been remarkably constant in recent years. Guidance on how to modernize, however, has come in a sometimes-confusing array of programs and policies. Federal IT leaders must not only knit those mandates and initiatives into a coherent effort, but also make sure the governmentwide priorities square with their agency’s unique mission needs. That’s no small challenge, but the...

Government is getting cloud smart. We know that cloud platforms are driving digital transformation and modernization across agencies. But they’re also allowing government to rethink how it delivers services, mission requirements, and innovation. Join MeriTalk and IBM for a half-day program featuring thought leaders, innovation specialists, and engage with peers facing similar challenges to learn how to utilize the right cloud technologie...