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Frank Konkel
Vice President, Editorial

Frank Konkel is vice president of editorial and an editor at large for Nextgov/FCW. He writes about the intersection of government and technology. Frank began covering tech in 2013 upon moving to the Washington, D.C., area after getting his start in journalism working at local and state issues at daily newspapers in his home state of Michigan. Frank was born and raised on a dairy farm and graduated from Michigan State University.
Companies
Meet Google Public Sector’s new board of directors
Dave Goldfein, retired general and former Air Force chief of staff, will serve as the board’s chairman, alongside professionals with backgrounds in defense and intelligence, technology, education, health care and state and local government.
- By Frank Konkel
Companies
Quantum cryptography market to exceed $3B by 2028
The growth reflects rising concern about the potential threat posed by fully realized quantum computers.
- By Frank Konkel
Contracts
6 big-ticket contracts to watch in 2023
These multiple-award opportunities range in potential estimated value from $5 billion to $100 billion.
- By Frank Konkel
Contracts
Report: These 9 trends are reshaping government in 2023
Technology and efforts to improve digital service delivery factor into many trends identified in a March report by Deloitte's Center for Government Insights.
- By Frank Konkel
Companies
FTC seeks info on cloud computing market’s influence
The Federal Trade Commission is asking for public feedback about the market power of cloud computing providers, among other information.
- By Frank Konkel
Contracts
DHS awards $1.1M to federal labs in contracts seeking ‘groundbreaking’ tech
The funding stems from the Department of Homeland Security’s Science and Technology directorate.
- By Frank Konkel
Contracts
Pentagon awards $9B cloud contract to Amazon, Google, Microsoft, Oracle
The Defense Department moves ahead on JEDI cloud contract replacement.
- By Frank Konkel
Contracts
Federal contract spending decreases again in fiscal 2022
Defense spending dipped significantly in fiscal 2022, while civilian agencies spent slightly more on contracts compared to the previous year.
- By Frank Konkel
Contracts
Tech wanted: government calls on industry to help with net-zero carbon buildings
Two agencies released a request for information this week asking for ideas to achieve net-zero carbon emissions.
- By Frank Konkel
Contracts
SAIC snags $160M contract to support Navy networks
The Virginia-based company will provide an assortment of IT services to the U.S. Navy.
- By Frank Konkel
Companies
Google bets big on government business with new division
Google Public Sector aims to accelerate digital transformation across government.
- By Frank Konkel
Contracts
Energy Department releases strategy to build cyber-resilient energy systems
The Cyber-Informed Engineering Strategy is organized across five pillars.
- By Frank Konkel
Contracts
Patent and Trademark Office aims to partner with AI, emerging tech stakeholders
The partnership builds on years of previous innovation efforts in various tech fields.
- By Frank Konkel
Contracts
Interior issues draft cloud RFP valued at up to $1B
The Interior Department’s next cloud contract appears to be a big one.
- By Frank Konkel
Contracts
GSA selects 6 innovative building technologies in push to net-zero carbon
GSA-controlled facilities will become a proving ground for clean energy technologies.
- By Frank Konkel
Contracts
NSA re-awards secret $10 billion contract to Amazon
Amazon Web Services beat out Microsoft for the contract after a bid protest battle.
- By Frank Konkel
Contracts
Pentagon names chief digital and artificial intelligence officer
The Chief Data and Artificial Intelligence Office was stood up in February.
- By Frank Konkel
Contracts
Biden Requests Significant IT, Cyber Investment Increases for 2023
Tech and cybersecurity spending would receive major boosts under President Joe Biden’s proposed 2023 budget.
- By Frank Konkel and Alexandra Kelley
Companies
Oracle’s Cloud Can Now Host Select Top Secret Defense Data
The company will make use of special regions to store the government’s data.
- By Frank Konkel
Contracts
Legislation to Expand Federal Contracting Opportunities Reaches President’s Desk
The legislation aims to improve government contracting opportunities for small businesses but could have a major impact on governmentwide procurement.
- By Frank Konkel