State CIO Kelly Fletcher: Building AI Was the Easy Part
For State Department CIO Dr. Kelly Fletcher, FY27 is about making AI useful at scale – while strengthening the connectivity, cyber automation, and vendor partnerships needed to support it.
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Beyond Headcount: Building a Large-Scale Workforce That Delivers
Maximus’ Evan Davis explains why workforce readiness goes beyond filling positions – and how data, AI, and modernization can help agencies deliver mission outcomes.
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Hegseth Directs Cyber Command, Defense Intelligence to Defend 2026 Elections
The directive makes election protection a priority for U.S. Cyber Command and three defense intelligence agencies and orders coordination with the Department of Homeland Security.
The 2026 Red Hat Government Symposium will examine how open platforms, intelligent automation, and AI-ready infrastructure can drive real-world mission outcomes with speed while minimizing risk.
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FAA Backs Additional $30B for Air Traffic Control, Airport Modernization
The proposal marks a sharp increase from the additional $20 billion FAA officials previously said they would need to complete the modernization effort.





