Defending the homeland has taken on a whole new meaning in the modern era as new technologies, threats and competitors emerge. In the United States’ homeland security efforts, science and technology play a pivotal role in identifying operational gaps, conceptualizing new solutions and delivering results that bolster the country’s security and resilience. At GovCon Wire’s Defending the Homeland: Science & Technology Forum,...

The Defense Contract Audit Agency is tasked with the vital responsibility of performing all contract audits for the Department of Defense, as well as other duties encompassing the negotiation, administration and settlement of contracts and subcontracts. As contracting activity continues to increase across the federal ecosystem, the DCAA has become more important than ever before. Unanet is excited to host a dialog with the DCAA about the futur...

The world is on the cusp of the second quantum revolution as scientists and quantum leaders inch closer toward fully developed quantum capabilities. This second generation of quantum could have enormous impact in multiple areas including warfare, supply chain optimization, artificial intelligence, machine learning, cybersecurity and much more. Quantum technology research and development efforts for defense and national security uses have been...

With the common goal of elevating performance and profitability, you will have the unmatched opportunity to connect with forward-thinking contractors, brokers and suppliers who are influencing the market by creating winning game plans and taking advantage of world-class benefits, technology and administrative tools at MAXIMIZE 2023: The Competitive Edge. Secure your competitive edge in the #GovCon space as you learn from some of the industry...

According to a recent report by the Government Accountability Office, approximately 70 percent of federal civilian agency cybersecurity programs are ineffective. With the rising amount of attacks on critical civilian infrastructure, federal agencies are now prioritizing cybersecurity more than ever before. The U.S. government is harnessing advanced technological solutions like cloud and AI/ML to better protect itself against cyber attacks and...

In response to rapid technological advancements around the world, the Pentagon is ramping up its research and development efforts in 14 critical and emerging technology areas which include AI, microelectronics and hypersonics, among others. The Department of Defense has identified these technologies as paramount to U.S. national security, and the list now serves as a guide for government and industry technology investments. In the coming years...

Cloud is undoubtedly one of the fastest growing technologies across both the public and private sector. With real-time availability of data storage, computing power and IT resources, the cloud has become an essential component of many federal agencies’ information environments. However, cloud is not without risk, and cloud security can’t be overlooked. Organizations must leverage cyber hygiene procedures and advanced technologies t...

The U.S. Air Force is building up its “digital backbone,” and accelerating its IT modernization initiatives. Today, the service branch is prioritizing cloud adoption, IT portfolio management, cybersecurity, core IT, mission-enabling services, data, artificial intelligence and more as it works to maintain air superiority and shifts its focus to a new era of peer and near-peer competition. The Air Force is also focusing on implementi...

With the rapid evolution of information technologies, cyberspace and intelligence capabilities, we are at the apex of the Information Age. As evidenced by the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine, information and intelligence are now critical components of modern warfare, and global powers are racing to achieve information dominance. Information warfare is an evolving concept on the battlespace use of information and communication technology to ac...

The United States’ intelligence and defense strategies are shifting away from counterterrorism and pivoting toward peer and near-peer adversary competition, spurring significant changes within the intelligence community. In order to update its tradecraft and adapt to meet the evolving needs of today’s intelligence missions, the IC must harness advanced new technologies and capabilities more rapidly than ever before. Join the most n...