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Frank Konkel

Executive Editor, Nextgov

Frank Konkel
Frank Konkel is Nextgov’s executive editor. 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.
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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
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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
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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
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Pentagon awards $9B cloud contract to Amazon, Google, Microsoft, Oracle

The Defense Department moves ahead on JEDI cloud contract replacement.

  • By Frank Konkel
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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
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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
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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
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Google bets big on government business with new division

Google Public Sector aims to accelerate digital transformation across government.

  • By Frank Konkel
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Energy Department releases strategy to build cyber-resilient energy systems

The Cyber-Informed Engineering Strategy is organized across five pillars.

  • By Frank Konkel
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Pentagon names chief digital and artificial intelligence officer

The Chief Data and Artificial Intelligence Office was stood up in February.

  • By Frank Konkel
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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
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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
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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