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Centralized federal procurements bring plenty of risks, potential rewards

DOGE is considering whether to designate the General Services Administration as the mandatory purchasing center for civilian agencies. But history suggests that competition drives innovation and efficiency, not consolidation.

  • By Nick Wakeman

Undersea cables are under threat, and they are the veins of our digital world

As maritime sabotage rises, satellites hold the key to protecting them and ensuring global connectivity.

  • By Jeff Huggins

Why post-quantum security planning must start today

Thales Trusted Cyber Technologies deputy CTO Gina Scinta warns that quantum computers are a few short years away so there should be no delay in addressing encryption vulnerabilities. .

  • By Gina Scinta

Why a cohesive federal strategy should lead America’s AI future

Removing barriers to innovation while balancing security and collaboration are crucial, writes Laura Stash of iTech AG.

  • By Laura Stash

GovCon enters uncharted territory in Trump's efficiency push

The combination of federal workforce reductions and spending cuts are providing little clarity to the industry.

  • By Nick Wakeman

The beating heart of small business: An ominous threat grows louder

Small businesses are suffering under contract cuts driven by the Trump administration and the Department of Government Efficiency, writes Lisa Shea Mundt of the Pulse of GovCon.

  • By Lisa Shea Mundt
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Full faith and credit crisis: The true costs of unpaid government invoices

How the administration’s payment freeze threatens many government contractors and could disrupt the entire federal marketplace.

  • By Nick Wakeman

4 keys for effectively optimizing the GovCon workforce

Adopting a technology-first mindset is only step one in the overall direction, writes Raju Karki of Karki Consulting Group.

  • By Raju Karki

COMMENTARY: The chainsaw approach to cutting government promises more damage than results

The new GovCon oversight strategy seems to go like this: Make big, broad accusations of wrongdoing and then watch your targets squirm.

  • By Nick Wakeman

Three strategies to improve AI performance within government agencies

Clear objectives, accessible data, and modern infrastructure are essential for agencies to maximize returns on AI investments, writes Rob Carey of Cloudera.

  • By Rob Carey

COMMENTARY: Where's the cyber EO among all the Trump executive orders?

While the White House pushes for government efficiency, federal agencies and contractors await critical cybersecurity guidance.

  • By Gary Barlet

COMMENTARY: Bipartisan effort needed to advance cyber protections for critical infrastructure

Cybersecurity strategies must remain flexible and agile in the ongoing arms race against cybercriminals, writes Paul Aronhime of Keeper Security.

  • By Paul Aronhime, Keeper Security

Navigating Trump’s Cuts: How empathy wins in the new era of government contracting

While contractors chase opportunities, savvy firms build trust with federal employees facing unprecedented uncertainty.

  • By Nic Coppings
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COMMENTARY: The global impact of the US' foreign aid re-evaluation

President Trump's shift in U.S. foreign assistance policy has serious implications for USAID employees and contractors alike. Here is what it could mean, according to Karen Dobson.

  • By Karen Dobson

COMMENTARY: The times they are a changin’

And you need to act now or risk being left behind. Mark Amtower and Lou Keretesy share tips on how to weather the storm.

  • By Mark Amtower and Lou Kerestesy

COMMENTARY: How DOGE will use AI to take aim at government contracting

The Department of Government Efficiency could revolutionize federal procurement, but contractors face uncertain future, writes GovSignals CEO Derek Hoyt.

  • By Derek Hoyt

COMMENTARY: The critical role feedback can play in better defense acquisitions

Debriefings are the key to improving the quality of contractors that pursue defense contracts as well as improving the quality of solutions, writes Valid Eval CEO Adam Rentschler.

  • By Adam Rentschler

COMMENTARY: Trump's DEI ban can't stop global diversity efforts

Contractors with foreign ownership will have to navigate conflicting U.S. and global diversity requirements, while domestic companies must weigh risks of maintaining programs.

  • By Nick Wakeman

COMMENTARY: 5 moves to make a more agile and efficient intelligence community

Arcfield CEO Kevin Kelly writes that the IC needs to embrace innovation to optimize efficiency and improve mission outcomes.

  • By Kevin Kelly

COMMENTARY: How cybersecurity is the price of entry in federal IT

Kirk Fisher of DLT Solutions writes risk mitigation isn’t just a laudable goal, it’s the price of entry when competing for procurement dollars.

  • By Kirk Fisher

COMMENTARY: DEI and diversity: Is there a difference?

COMMENTARY | One long-time civil servant urges those charged with implementing Trump’s DEI executive order to not throw the baby out with the bathwater.

  • By Ronald Sanders