FedInsider

APRIL 22, 2024

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 | 2:00PM EDT | 1 Hour | 1 CPE The internet is an increasingly dangerous place. The FBI warns of Chinese threats to U.S. critical infrastructure, while the National Security Agency releases guidance for strengthening AI system security.

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FedInsider

JUNE 24, 2024

Thursday, August 1, 2024 | 2:00PM EDT | 90 Minutes | 1.5 There is an ongoing inventory of federal AI use cases to document how agencies are following the guidance and implementing AI to meet their unique missions. And the Technology Modernization Fund has begun awarding investment funding to AI projects.

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FedInsider

JANUARY 9, 2024

As the DOD works with industry to adopt 5G networks, prototyping and sandboxing 5G capabilities can bolster adoption and innovation. The Department of Defense is eager to build 5G capabilities to create secure private networks accessible in any battlespace, anywhere the department is deployed. 5G is also a security enabler.

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Federal News Network

DECEMBER 8, 2023

But then the move is then transmitted to HomeSafe Connect, where then the now-reformed process really starts to move into automation — from the pre-move survey to the inventory process. The GHC model is based on HomeSafe being able to manage the network in a way that balances the capacity. They have no ability to plan.

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GovLoop

JULY 17, 2024

“The threat from cryptographically relevant quantum computers — computers with enough horsepower to break cryptography as we know it today — is just around the corner,” said Philip Kwan, Director and Product Line Manager at Palo Alto Networks. In terms of practical steps, it makes sense to begin with a thorough inventory.

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FedInsider

MAY 24, 2024

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 | 2:00PM EDT | 1 Hour | 1 CPE There are plenty of benefits to innovative new technologies, from greater efficiency to cost savings to customer satisfaction. It is rare, however, for a new technology to truly replace existing IT – rather, it gets incorporated into or bolted onto current systems.

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FedInsider

AUGUST 7, 2024

Securing OT Environments Starts With Data Advanced technologies can be used to secure OT and make it easier for IT teams to protect systems and networks. Artificial intelligence can help engineers identify network anomalies and analyze data for greater visibility. “AI Agencies shouldn’t look at a domain like OT in isolation. “If

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Great Government Through Technology

AUGUST 10, 2023

Agencies that require an extension beyond May 31, 2024 must sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with GSA, provide GSA with details supporting further contract extensions, and start comprehensive quarterly executive transition updates with GSA. architectures Achieved lower overall cost Increased cyber resilience.

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Federal News Network

JUNE 4, 2024

But I think, if you think about the timing when we did the survey in January, appropriations for 2024 were not done yet. The post Why most government contractors are feeling confident about 2025 first appeared on Federal News Network. A little bit lower optimism compared to last year, but not by much.

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Great Government Through Technology

DECEMBER 15, 2023

We rely on encryption to keep information and data transfers safe both in our government work and everyday life – everything from logging into networks and websites to paying with credit cards. Quantum computers put all of that encryption at risk. Such stronger data protections became known as Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC).

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GovLoop

JUNE 26, 2024

They should inventory their network systems, establish security priorities and work with vendors on a quantum-security transition plan. It’s like trying to identify all the rubber in your car and decide whether to replace the parts or retrofit them, and whether you or a third party will perform the work.

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FedInsider

JUNE 19, 2024

That was huge for us, especially with 2024 being an election year.” Adopting a Cloud-Ready Architecture for Emerging Tech As agencies explore bringing integrated capabilities to the edge, implementing portable cloud network solutions at the edge of a network also brings key benefits to organizations, like portability.

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

JANUARY 5, 2024

The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 , signed into law on December 22, 2023, makes numerous changes to acquisition policy. The FY 2024 NDAA also includes the Federal Data Center Enhancement Act, the American Security Drone Act, and the Intelligence Authorization Act for FY 2024.

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FedInsider

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Thursday, March 21, 2024 | 2:00PM EDT | 1 Hour | 1 CPE AI Can Boost Election Integrity, if Done Correctly It has become clear over the past several years that maintaining U.S. election integrity is not just a single agency’s responsibility. Conducting fair and accurate elections is the responsibility of each state and territory.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

APRIL 11, 2024

Bill Introduced to Extend Skills-Based Hiring to Federal Contractors Federal News Network reports that Reps. that was finalized in February 2024. The Coalition’s 2024 Spring Training Conference – What is Fair and Reasonable, Part 2: Let’s Continue the Dialogue! To view the 2024 Sponsorship Prospectus, click here.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

DoD Looks to Increase Small Business Opportunities Through National Defense Industrial Strategy According to Federal News Network , the Department of Defense (DoD) National Defense Industrial Strategy provides an opportunity for it to be “more approachable for small businesses.” Currently, CIO-SP3 is set to expire on April 29, 2024.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

DHS Inventory of AI Systems for Cybersecurity is ‘Not Accurate ,’ Oversight Report Says NextGov reports that the Government Accountability Office published a report Wednesday documenting issues with the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) public inventory of AI use cases, including one that was not AI.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

This has further incentivized a swift conclusion to the FY 2024 funding debate. The General Services Administration (GSA) has  announced  plans to expand Transactional Data Reporting (TDR) for GSA Schedule contractors in Q3 of 2024 as a pilot (which may later become mandatory). GSA Schedule Contractors- Take our TDR Survey!

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Oxford College of Procurement and Supply

MARCH 24, 2025

The global trade landscape has once again been shaken by the Trump administrations announcement of new US tariffs (Bloomberg, 2024). billion (ONS, 2024). Example: A UK electronics company that imports semiconductor components from the US could face a 10-25% increase in costs (Financial Times, 2024). of total UK imports.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Day Two – Healthcare Focus The healthcare day will begin with keynote remarks from VA Chief Acquisition Officer Michael Parish on “Modernizing the VA Supply Chain in 2024 and Beyond.” Work on realizing the pledge will begin this month, with the department striving to provide proof-of-concept by 2024.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

DECEMBER 19, 2024

The donation reflects over 100 orders of the Paws and Refresh, a special conference beverage available during the networking receptions that received tremendous support. According to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), the Federal AI Use Case Inventory is a a centralized consolidation of AI use case inventories from across U.S.

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FedInsider

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Tune in on your favorite podcasting platform as we explore why organizations should maintain accurate inventories of SaaS applications, identifying and managing shadow SaaS apps, and implementing robust governance practices to secure and optimize their SaaS ecosystems. AI can play a pivotal role in systematically addressing this issue.

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Federal News Network

APRIL 17, 2025

We were unanimously unimpressed with the submissions that we received and cost savings that were identified, wrote Josh Gruenbaum, the commissioner of the Federal Acquisition Service at GSA, in the letter obtained by Federal News Network. The efforts to propose meaningful cost savings were wholly insufficient to the point of being insulting.

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FedScoop

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Per the announcement, all four individuals will work with David Sacks, the venture capitalist and former CEO of enterprise social network firm Yammer who Trump previously selected as AI and crypto czar. Krishnan will be focused on U.S. leadership on AI and coordinating AI policy across government, including working with PCAST.

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