Opinion

GovCon in the crosshairs: Proving your value in the era of DOGE

Contractors need to rapidly adapt their messaging and strategic positioning if they hope to remain competitive, writes Janet Waring, co-founder and CEO of Art Form Agency, a digital marketing firm.

Companies

ANALYSIS: Federal contractors navigate Trump administration uncertainty

Recent quarterly earnings calls by Science Applications International Corp. and Accenture reveal early some impacts as DOGE reviews create market anxiety.

Opinion

AI’s promise amid federal EHR growing pains

As VA struggle with costs and DOD completes its rollout, artificial intelligence offers a path forward for electronic health records.

Opinion

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.

Opinion

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.

Opinion

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. .

Opinion

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.

Opinion

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.

Opinion

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.

Opinion

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.

Opinion

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.

Opinion

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.

Opinion

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.

Opinion

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.

Opinion

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.

Opinion

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.

Opinion

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.

Opinion

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.

Opinion

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.