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Google Public Sector ‘hitting our stride’ in government market, CEO says
Washington Technology sibling publication, Nextgov/FCW caught up with Google Public Sector Chief Executive Officer Karen Dahut at Google Cloud NEXT.
Companies
Google is now authorized to host classified data in the cloud
The security milestone puts Google in a position to compete for classified business at U.S. defense and intelligence agencies.
Companies
2023 was just the start of generative AI’s rise, government and industry leaders say
Generative artificial intelligence is not just a buzzword. The number of use cases is going and looks poised to keep doing so.
Contracts
House picks new speaker, but shutdown threat looms
Federal agency missions often take a back seat amid preparations for a funding lapse.
Contracts
New ‘Hyperspace Challenge’ aims to pair mature space tech with DOD, Space Force
The upcoming Hyperspace Challenge will link industry with the Defense Department and inform them of various opportunities to partner.
Contracts
USDA CIO talks modernization, CX priorities
The Agriculture Department has made strides to modernize tech systems and improve service delivery, but there’s more work to do, according to Chief Information Officer Gary Washington.
Companies
Microsoft unveils OpenAI service for government customers
Microsoft is opening up its commercial generative AI technology to public sector customers and partners.
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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.
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Quantum cryptography market to exceed $3B by 2028
The growth reflects rising concern about the potential threat posed by fully realized quantum computers.
Contracts
6 big-ticket contracts to watch in 2023
These multiple-award opportunities range in potential estimated value from $5 billion to $100 billion.
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.
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.
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.
Podcasts
WT 360: The Info Session picks up where 2022 ended and starts on 2023
The premiere episode of what is now WT 360 is also the start of our new Info Session series that brings together the reporting staff from WT's partner publications. Frank Konkel of Nextgov and Carten Cordell of FCW join the conversation to preview storylines to watch in 2023.
Contracts
Pentagon awards $9B cloud contract to Amazon, Google, Microsoft, Oracle
The Defense Department moves ahead on JEDI cloud contract replacement.
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.
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.
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.
Companies
Google bets big on government business with new division
Google Public Sector aims to accelerate digital transformation across government.
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