Insights
AI and the future of procurement and contracting
Artificial intelligence, already transforming government operations, is now being tapped to streamline and speed government contracting processes.
Federal Perspectives on 5G and Network Slicing
<p>As agencies adopt next-generation wireless technologies, they must navigate questions about awareness, readiness, and the value of mission-specific applications. In August 2025, GovExec Intelligence surveyed 100 federal government IT leaders to understand their priorities, challenges, and perceptions related to network slicing and 5G standalone.</p>
Carahsoft | Raising the Bar for Network Defense
Seizing the Strategic Advantage in Cybersecurity
Building AI-ready networks: A Public Sector Guide
<p></p> <p>The incoming Administration announced up to $500B in private sector funding to build and expand the U.S. Artificial Intelligence (AI) infrastructure. This landmark investment signals a pivotal shift: AI is no longer just a technological advancement — it's becoming the foundation for transforming how government serves its citizens.</p> <p>For public sector organizations, AI represents more than just technological evolution — it's an accelerant for achieving core mission objectives. From enabling data- driven decision making and real-time monitoring to automating routine processes and enhancing cybersecurity, AI can help revolutionize every aspect of government operations. This transformation demands a fundamental rethinking of how we connect people, data and applications.</p>
Simplifying Procurement for Public Sector Innovation
<p></p> <p>State, local and education (SLED) agencies operate in an environment where technology needs are rapidly evolving, yet procurement processes often remain complex and timeconsuming. Whether it’s modernizing critical infrastructure, improving cybersecurity or expanding broadband access, agencies require flexible, scalable and cost-effective IT solutions.</p> <p>Lumen Technologies is a proven partner for SLED agencies, delivering high-performance networking, cloud and security solutions through streamlined procurement vehicles. By leveraging the Lumen nationwide fiber network, advanced edge computing capabilities and comprehensive cybersecurity services, agencies can enhance operational efficiency while maintaining compliance with state and federal regulations. Download to learn more.</p>
The next phase of modernization: Transparency, trust and technology that endures
<p></p> <p>From cloud repatriation to agile modernization, public sector leaders are redefining what “smart” IT looks like. The next phase of modernization requires data readiness and sustainable strategies that prioritize mission resilience.</p> <p>At a recent ATARC roundtable sponsored by Lumen, state and local technology leaders shared how they’re balancing innovation with accountability and building modernization plans that work not just in theory, but in practice. Learn more about the four key insights that emerged.</p>
Protecting Federal Missions from Cyber Disruptions
<p></p> <p>Addressing today's threat landscape requires more than just patching systems; it requires a shift toward cyber resilience, survivability, and recovery. Nation-state attackers succeed not just through sophisticated methods, but because government IT systems face deep, persistent vulnerabilities stemming from outdated technology, minimal investment, and a slow, reactive culture. </p>
How to Improve Print Security
<p> <style type="text/css"><!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> </style> Print security and IT modernization remain top priorities as cybercriminals become increasingly sophisticated in their attack methods. Here are five steps government agencies should take now to get print security right.</p>
Build AI Trust with the Snyk Platform
<p> <style type="text/css"><!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> </style> AI is transforming application development, security, and introducing new AI-native applications. Developer’s roles are evolving as delivery accelerates and enhances security for AI-generated code and new workflows is needed, while security and platform teams look for better visibility and consolidated tools to manage AI-related risks and maintain development speed. Snyk builds trust between Developers and AppSec teams so they can embrace AI without limits .</p>
Saviynt for Federal Efficiency & Security
<p> <style type="text/css"><!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> </style> Saviynt’s Identity Security Cloud empowers federal agencies to enhance efficiency, reduce operational overhead, and improve compliance while securing all identities—human and non-human—across on-prem, cloud, and hybrid environments.</p>
RSA iShield Key 2 Series, Powered by Swissbit
<p> <style type="text/css"><!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> </style> Nearly all federal and governmental agencies, both civilian and defense, trust RSA to secure the most secure. Whether ensuring compliance, protecting classified information, or securing federal networks, RSA ID Plus for Government is your go-to solution for robust, compliant authentication.<br /> <br /> By integrating the RSA iShield Key 2 series, powered by Swissbit, RSA ID Plus for Government provides U.S. federal agencies, contractors, and systems integrators with yet another method of secure authentication.</p>
Identity Under Attack: Key findings from the 2026 RSA ID IQ Report
<p> <style type="text/css"><!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> </style> Learn insights and stats from over 2,100 cybersecurity, IAM, and IT professions about identity breaches, help desk hijacks, passwordless authentication and AI.</p>
2025 Tech Skills Report
<p> <style type="text/css"><!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> </style> Tech is changing—fast. Whether you’re a leader looking to drive value from tech investments or a practitioner trying to learn the new AI platform, the struggle to keep up with the latest developments is real.<br /> <br /> Skills are key to staying ahead, but which are the most important to build? And how can leaders and professionals use those insights to prepare for what’s to come?<br /> <br /> To find out, we surveyed 1,500 tech executives, IT professionals, and business professionals across the United States, United Kingdom, and India.<br /> <br /> While roughly two-thirds of organizations say their skills gaps have improved since last year, and 95% of executives say building a culture of learning around data and technology is a priority at their organization, the vast majority of IT and business professionals say it’s not enough.<br /> <br /> This report uncovers the current tech skills landscape, including top skills, gaps, and challenges, and how to use those insights to prepare for the future of tech.</p>
7 Strategies to Level Up Your Team
<p> <style type="text/css"><!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> </style> Tech is constantly changing—but skills often lag behind the latest advancements, leaving teams ill-equipped to quickly use and get value from emerging technologies. Download this tech upskilling playbook to boost employee engagement, strengthen skills, and achieve outcomes.</p>
Transform Asset Intelligence Into Intelligent Action
<p> <style type="text/css"><!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> </style> The digital environments federal civilian agencies manage are sprawling, interconnected, and constantly evolving. Every new user, tool, or system adds complexity — and with it, new risks. CISA’s Binding Operational Directive 23-01 (BOD 23-01) puts it plainly: continuous asset visibility, vulnerability detection, and automated policy enforcement are non-negotiable in a Zero Trust world.<br /> <br /> The Axonius Asset Cloud is the actionability platform that helps federal leaders stay ahead of today’s mandates — and whatever comes next. It unifies data from more than 1,200 security and IT tools, delivering accurate, real-time asset intelligence across endpoints, identities, software, SaaS, and cloud. That means clearer decisions, automated enforcement, faster action, greater control, and measurable risk reduction.</p>
Simplify Security. CDM & FISMA in a Box.
<p> <style type="text/css"><!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> </style> The federal government has spent 13 years and billions of dollars building a strong foundation to cybersecurity through the Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation (CDM) program, a mission-essential program that enhances agency security and has paved the way for signicant advancements. At the same time, FISMA (Federal Information Security Modernization Act) requirements ensure agencies maintain rigorous, detailed security repoing to protect federal systems.<br /> <br /> Now, there’s an oppounity to take these cybersecurity eos to the next level and build on what the government staed. Axonius Federal Systems is helping agencies streamline processes, reduce complexity, and empower security teams with faster, more accurate insights by making CDM and FISMA management easy, ecient, and eective.</p>
From cloud to combat: Scaling AI across the Department of the Air Force
<article data-scroll-anchor="true" data-testid="conversation-turn-6" data-turn="assistant" data-turn-id="request-WEB:73ab413b-0eb9-4b55-b06a-c4e7936388f9-2" dir="auto" tabindex="-1"> <p data-end="407" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node="" data-start="0">At DAFITC 2025, Air Force and Google Public Sector leaders explored how AI, cloud, and cybersecurity are transforming defense operations from cloud to combat. Learn how the Department of the Air Force is scaling AI responsibly—building trust, securing data, and empowering airmen with edge-ready, mission-driven technologies designed to enhance decision speed, resilience, and readiness across every domain.</p> </article>
