The benefits of cloud technology are altering how essential operations are conducted for government organizations. From remote work to remote healthcare, the ability to perform necessary tasks from anywhere in the world is changing the game. Networks like the National Emergency Tele-Critical Care Network (NETCCN) are set up to do just that: change the game. This technology delivers lifesaving telehealth critical care in austere environments, w...

Cities are on the brink of implementing big, transformational change. Powered by a historic influx of federal investments, cities have never been better positioned to usher in a new era of city living. Yet, threats like climate change, misinformation and the prolonged Covid-19 pandemic are looming and could derail progress. Join Route Fifty for the third annual Future Cities summit where we will explore how cities are bringing the future to today.

Artificial intelligence has evolved from a staple of science fiction to a real world, strategic priority of the United States. Increases in computing power and the emergence of large data sets to train ever more powerful machine learning algorithms have created real world applications and success stories. During this bi-annual series, Defense One and Nextgov will explore all aspects of artificial intelligence and its applications in government.

Driven by changing global norms and evolving public expectations, today’s Modern Government defines itself by the impact it can have on key Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) issues. While their capability to address these issues is nothing new, a combination of growing international uncertainty, rising costs, and social mandates has shifted action from obligation to responsibility, and as the world continues to press for chang...

Driven by changing global norms, national security challenges, and evolving public expectations, it’s essential today’s Modern Government lead the way on key climate and decarbonization initiatives. While their capability to address these issues is nothing new, recent policy changes in agencies like the Department of Defense designed to combat emissions, curb rising energy costs, and develop the next generation of climate technolog...

Phishing attacks are rising dramatically, particularly those aimed at state and local governments, with recent reports suggesting incidents have nearly doubled. Attacks have targeted a wide swath of the workforce—from revenue and tax officials to employees in elections and unemployment offices.The increased number of phishing incidents have moved beyond email to also target victims through social media, texts and other channels. Regardle...

Central to today’s Modern Government is a focus on building resilience and transformation. As climate change is increasingly seen as a significant risk to the management of infrastructure and the delivery of services, it is also seen, by some, as an opportunity to invest in more sustainable assets. Leaders are starting to focus on developing strategies and prioritizing climate goals that will transform the way we live and work, honing in...

What to expect in 2023? Join Defense One editors and their special guests looking ahead to the new year with three virtual panels of expert predictions on 1) the future of defense spending and the industrial base, 2) science & technology investments, and 3) the domestic and international politics that will shape them.

To ensure government can continue its critical mission during unprecedented times, it’s clear that it must modernize legacy systems, accelerate cloud adoption, strengthen cybersecurity posture, automate processes, move services online and more. But how will agencies quickly and securely make these transitions, ensuring data remains protected and citizen-facing services continue being delivered? In this year-long series, Nextgov, Defense...

As part of the American Rescue Plan passed earlier last year, the Technology Modernization Fund received a major influx of funding to support cybersecurity efforts, most of which targeted zero trust architecture. How are leaders implementing zero trust as part of their larger cybersecurity strategy? Beyond the technical efforts, what kind of culture is necessary to support zero trust frameworks? This episode explores the impact that additional...