Opinion

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.

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.

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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.

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.

COMMENTARY: My favorite assistant is an AI assistant

AI guru Bruce Feldman of Lohfeld Consulting explains how you can transform your proposal process with custom AI assistants. No coding required.

COMMENTARY: How to build a winning relationship in the digital age

BD expert Nic Coppings writes that there is a connection crisis in today's market because too many people lean on digital tools instead of the personal touch.

COMMENTARY:The 3 pillars of public sector AI transformation

How federal agencies and government contractors must align data, operations and culture to succeed in the ‘Insight Age.’

COMMENTARY: Army budget emphasizes security and virtual training

The $6.2 billion plan prioritizes cryptographic modernization, intelligence capabilities, and training, writes immixGroup’s Grier Eagan.

COMMENTARY: Contractors embrace Trump's potential to modernize procurement

With the DOGE and Trump talking about a more modern and efficient government, contractors are offering suggestions on changes they want to see.

COMMENTARY: AI security can’t be an afterthought

As companies rush to adopt artificial intelligence, protecting systems from devasting jailbreak attacks must be a top priority, writes Alan Pelligini, CEO of Thales North America.

COMMENTARY: How AI will revolutionize cybersecurity in 2025

GitLab's Joel Krooswyk explains the four changes in federal cybersecurity that will be driven by greater use of artificial intelligence.

3 tech-powered trends for GovCon to watch in 2025

Raju Karki, CEO of Karki Consulting Group, highlights cybersecurity compliance and operational efficiency as areas where contractors can lean on technology to lead the way.

Federal LinkedIn census shows civilian agency gains but DOD drops

Mark Amtower's annual analysis shows the civilian workforce hit 1.6 members while defense numbers declined. Total federal presence grows to 2.9 million.

2024’s unfinished business that carries over to 2025

These stories started in 2024, but are not even close to the finish line.

If, Then: 2025's pathways, questions and scenarios to consider

Now live: edition number six of this annual exercise to start a new year by looking at what will matter, not necessarily what will happen.

COMMENTARY: Why the quality of your customer relationship matters

You were certain you would win but you didn't. BD and capture expert Nc Coppings explains what goes wrong a when a sure thing goes bust.

COMMENTARY: Trump’s promise and the chaos ahead

The continuing resolution battle is a preview of an administration that wants to bring reforms into government, as long as it can avoid derailing its own agenda.