Federal agencies face enormous pressure to integrate AI into their operations. But they also face immense challenges to do so securely – both that the AI is accurate and trustworthy, and that it does not introduce new risks. Much of the current risk arises from legacy infrastructure and systems. Agencies’ data pipelines have undergone massive growth, including structured, unstructured and streaming data, yet legacy infrastructure i...

Threats are constantly evolving in the cyber world. Trying to keep up with them is an endless task especially when the available cyber tools also can’t keep up. Establishing a system of continuous risk management helps alleviate that pressure.Federal agencies recognize the scope of the problem. The Pentagon, for example, has released its new Cybersecurity Risk Management Construct, replacing its Risk Management Framework, cutting seven p...

Licensing and permitting are an integral part of housing development in countries around the world, touching every stage from application to occupancy. Yet many governments still rely on decades-old systems that can’t keep up with the speed and complexity of today’s housing demands. In the latest available World Bank analysis, Canada is ranked second-slowest in the OECD for obtaining construction permitting approvals. These bottlen...

The recent pause in government operations has given agencies an opportunity to step back and reassess their modernization priorities. As federal IT leaders plan for 2026, many are taking a fresh look at their portfolios—reevaluating risk, reestablishing momentum on paused initiatives, and sharpening their focus on resilience, security, and mission impact. Rather than slowing progress, the pause created space for agencies to uncover hidde...