It has been almost seven years since the White House issued Presidential Policy Directive 40, setting out the federal continuity policy “to maintain a comprehensive and effective continuity capability through Continuity of Operations (COOP), Continuity of Government (COG), and Enduring Constitutional Government (ECG) programs, ensuring the resilience and preservation of government structure under the United States Constitution and the co...

AI will revolutionize how the government delivers on its mission. With AI, Government organizations can enhance decision-making, speed up service delivery, and improve operational efficiencies. Notably, proposing AI projects as part of modernizing operations are likely to get favorable consideration from the Technology Modernization Fund, especially those that look to improve the customer experience. Learning Objectives: Understand steps agenc...

Join us for insightful panel discussions where topic experts will demonstrate a broad range of complementary capabilities for creating mission-ready edge solutions. Additionally, experts delve into the multifaceted realm of security within the DoD. Experts and thought leaders will share their insights on the strategies employed to secure military operations, safeguard classified data, and ensure the uninterrupted functionality of communication...

The IBM Federal TechXchange in Washington, DC, is a compelling event for the technical community. This event will allow Federal agencies' technologists to engage with our subject matter experts in a half-day interactive session on some cutting-edge technologies. In an era where technology landscapes are continuously shifting, it is essential for government organizations to realize the possibilities of AI-powered automation. The sessions are de...

Agencies today are faced with the challenge of modernizing legacy IT solutions to streamline workflows and increase the speed and quality of their services. But the push toward standardization must also take into account that people do their best work when they have the best tools. Join thought leaders in government and industry to discuss how Apple devices are changing the IT landscape from one of mandates to one of choice. We’ll explor...

Kaniah Konkoly-Thege and Ryan McKenney from Quantinuum will present on the export control landscape for quantum technologies. In October 2022, the Biden administration introduced semiconductor, artificial intelligence, and supercomputing-related export controls on China and has since made numerous public statements that similar restrictions on quantum technologies may follow. Existing U.S. quantum technology controls target specific end users,...

With advancements in technology, evolutions in workforce expectations, and unprecedented threats, the work of the federal government is constantly changing. Each year, leaders are tasked with protecting their role as stewards to the American people and challenged to rethink how government meets this mission. Join us on Tuesday, October 17th to learn more about the current state of the federal government, leadership priorities, and case studies...

In 2022, the Department of Defense created a cross-functional team to accelerate the adoption of 5G and future-generation wireless networking technologies, laying the foundation for new opportunities to implement innovative solutions to military needs. The potential is there for 5G (and beyond) to remake the integration and interoperability of the different DoD domains – air, land, sea, space, and cyber – as envisioned in DoD...

Artificial intelligence is becoming increasingly useful in applications throughout the federal government. Officials such as Federal CIO Clare Martorana and Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks speak about its significance in improving customer experiences and rapid returns on investment within DoD. Virtually every federal agency is actively engaged in AI projects. For instance, the departments of Justice and State, as well as the Center...

The growth in volume of data being generated every year is staggering. One company has estimated that an organization’s amount of data will triple within five years, between on-premises, cloud and software-as-a-service locations. On top of that, sensitive data – whether personally identifiable information, financial, intellectual property, etc. – can be scattered throughout the data ocean. In 2022, more than 200 government ag...