Now in its 14th year, the Deltek Clarity Government Contracting Industry Study surveyed 700+ government contractors to identify current contracting trends and market outlooks. The resulting study helps performance-minded businesses identify areas to improve operational effectiveness, help set business goals, and better understand how they compare to their competition. Join Deltek for an engaging look at the results of this year’s Clarity...

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...

In a series of lessons, you will gain deep insight on how contracts, both government and commercial, are interpreted by boards and courts. The rules are not always the same for them! We will also spend some time discussing good contract drafting that will avoid interpretation disputes. Filled with both legal theory (for the legally inclined) and practical application for the practitioner, you will develop a deeper appreciation for contract for...

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...

In a series of lessons, you will gain deep insight on how contracts, both government and commercial, are interpreted by boards and courts. The rules are not always the same for them! We will also spend some time discussing good contract drafting that will avoid interpretation disputes. Filled with both legal theory (for the legally inclined) and practical application for the practitioner, you will develop a deeper appreciation for contract for...

In a series of lessons, you will gain deep insight on how contracts, both government and commercial, are interpreted by boards and courts. The rules are not always the same for them! We will also spend some time discussing good contract drafting that will avoid interpretation disputes. Filled with both legal theory (for the legally inclined) and practical application for the practitioner, you will develop a deeper appreciation for contract for...

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...