VA Awards $1.6B Salesforce Contract to Expand AI, Modernize Veteran Services Jul 24, 2026 | 5:00 am The VA will use a $1.6 billion enterprise agreement with Salesforce to expand AI capabilities to improve veteran care and reduce administrative burdens across the department. […]
SHI International Bets on New DC Collaboration Hub to Fuel Federal Growth Jul 22, 2026 | 9:00 am SHI executives say the Washington hub will connect agencies with industry experts and technology partners to help shape modernization strategies. […]
Building Trustworthy AI for Federal Financial Missions Jul 16, 2026 | 9:00 am Maximus Federal’s Le Tran says trusted AI adoption depends on explainable models, strong governance, and human oversight as financial agencies scale AI for compliance and risk management. […]
OpenAI’s Bonnell Says ‘Built by User’ AI Will Drive Next Phase of Government Adoption Jul 15, 2026 | 3:25 pm The OpenAI executive said that the next wave of federal AI adoption will come from employees creating solutions tailored to their own work and knowledge. […]
Applying Identity-First Governance to AI Agents Jul 15, 2026 | 9:00 am A July 29 webinar with Okta will explore how agencies can apply identity-first governance to secure autonomous AI agents and prepare for evolving federal cyber guidance. […]
GSA OIG’s English Calls for Continuous AI Risk Management Across Government Jul 14, 2026 | 3:21 pm The GSA OIG CIO and CAIO says AI is changing too quickly for static security reviews. He called for ongoing governance and shared responsibility across agencies. […]
A Practical Path to AI Progress for Federal Agencies Jul 13, 2026 | 9:00 am An Interview With Nina D’Amato, Chief Technology Strategist at Lenovo […]
Atom Computing’s Kristen Pudenz: Error Correction Is Bringing Quantum’s Future Into Focus Jul 10, 2026 | 9:00 am Atom Computing’s Kristen Pudenz says recent advances in scaling and error correction are bringing fault-tolerant quantum computing closer to reality, and agencies should begin preparing now. […]
Quantum Executive Orders Send Clear Signals, Experts Say Jun 23, 2026 | 3:28 pm The orders set deadlines for transitioning to post-quantum cryptography and an update to the National Quantum Strategy. They require changes to the Federal Acquisition Regulation as well. […]
Zscaler: Phishing Attacks Targeting Government Up 50% Amid Overall Decline Jun 22, 2026 | 11:25 am While phishing volumes fell globally for a second consecutive year, government organizations saw attacks jump from 92 million to 138 million as threat actors shifted toward high-value targets. […]
Hack The Box Training and Exercise Platform Earn DOD Approvals Jun 22, 2026 | 9:00 am Skills-based cybersecurity training and assessment is growing within the federal government, aligned with DCWF 8140 requirements. […]
DHS Awards $2.6B to AWS for Cumulus Cloud Contract Jun 16, 2026 | 4:42 pm AWS is the first vendor to receive a contract under the Cumulus cloud services vehicle. Microsoft, Google Cloud, and Oracle will receive separate contracts later this year. […]
Trump Administration Orders Anthropic to Suspend Top AI Models Jun 15, 2026 | 1:52 pm Anthropic says a Trump administration export control directive forced the company to disable its most advanced AI models, raising new questions about federal oversight of frontier AI systems. […]
CISA, OMB, GSA Leaders to Join MeriTalk’s Shift Happens on July 14 Jun 15, 2026 | 9:45 am The July 14 event will bring together leaders from CISA, OMB, GSA, Commerce, and industry to examine how agencies are adapting to rapid technology and policy shifts. […]
Axonius Board Chairman: China Is ‘Ruthless’ Cybersecurity Foe Jun 10, 2026 | 3:20 pm Former DISA Director Bob Skinner warned that China’s cyber operations are increasingly focused on positioning for future disruptive attacks against U.S. critical infrastructure. […]
OPM Expands Tech Force With 9 New Industry Partners Jun 9, 2026 | 9:45 am Nine technology firms joined the Tech Force initiative as OPM works to build a stronger pipeline of technical talent into federal service. […]
Salesforce’s Paul Tatum: Government Poised to Become Biggest User of Agentic AI Jun 8, 2026 | 11:30 am Salesforce’s Paul Tatum says government is on track to become the largest adopter of agentic AI as agencies rapidly move projects from pilot programs into production. […]
Industry Applauds Trump AI Order, Calls for Strong Cybersecurity Execution Jun 4, 2026 | 12:54 pm Industry leaders praise the administration’s AI executive order for pairing innovation with cybersecurity, but say effective implementation and public-private collaboration will determine its success. […]
IBM Think Gov 2026 Offers a Look at What’s Next for Government Technology Jun 4, 2026 | 9:00 am The June 9 event at Nationals Park will examine how agencies are moving beyond AI experimentation toward enterprise-scale deployment and future-ready technology strategies. […]
ADI Calls for Federal Focus on Rapid Technology Procurement Jun 1, 2026 | 12:29 pm A new ADI white paper urges agencies to modernize acquisition practices, expand OTA use, and align procurement timelines with the pace of emerging technologies. […]
Avaya Government Cloud Achieves IL4 High Certification Jun 1, 2026 | 11:25 am With IL4 High certification, Avaya Government Cloud provides a trusted path to cloud modernization for communications environments that handle sensitive but unclassified mission information. […]
Pentagon Inks $9.7B Software Deal With Dell Technologies May 28, 2026 | 3:19 pm The nearly $10 billion Dell deal will provide the Pentagon with centralized access to Microsoft software, cloud subscriptions, and related services. […]
Feds Eye AI, Governance to Drive Unified Digital Services May 27, 2026 | 9:00 am Federal officials and industry experts say agencies must balance AI adoption, governance, and legacy modernization to deliver the seamless digital services citizens increasingly expect. […]
MeriTalk Celebrates the Powering Progress Award Winners at Tech Tonic May 22, 2026 | 3:56 pm MeriTalk recognized top government and industry cybersecurity and AI professionals during its America 250 Powering Progress Awards celebration in Washington, D.C. […]
Eight Telecom Leaders Launch Cyber Information-Sharing Alliance May 21, 2026 | 1:58 pm Amid waning federal support for public-private information sharing on cyber threats, telecom firms create a nonprofit to improve cyber resilience across the industry. […]
OpenAI’s Felipe Millon on Unblocking AI Access, Building AI Muscle, and Why Executive Adoption Changes Everything May 21, 2026 | 9:00 am As federal agencies expand AI use cases, OpenAI’s Felipe Millon says broad workforce access, leadership adoption, and hands-on experimentation are key to success. […]
GSA, CBP Officials to Headline IBM Think Gov on June 9 in DC May 20, 2026 | 12:57 pm As agencies push to operationalize AI and modernize IT, IBM Think Gov will spotlight how federal leaders are using emerging technologies to drive productivity and mission outcomes at scale. […]
SAS’ Bill Wisotsky on Quantum Pilots, Optimization, and the Value of Quantum-Inspired Thinking May 18, 2026 | 10:40 am SAS quantum architect Bill Wisotsky says agencies that start with clear mission problems – not vendor hype – will be better positioned as quantum hardware matures. […]
Security Pros, CISA Chief Setting the Pace With Axonius on June 9 in DC May 18, 2026 | 10:36 am CISA and defense cybersecurity leaders will join Axonius in Washington next month to examine how organizations can turn better network visibility into stronger operational security. […]
DOT Advisor Urges ‘Lift-and-Shift’ Path to Modernize Legacy Systems Without Downtime May 11, 2026 | 9:00 am A senior technology advisor at the Department of Transportation is urging federal agencies to prioritize “lift-and-shift” strategies and tighter collaboration between developers and program staff to modernize legacy IT systems without disrupting mission operations. […]