Market Intelligence, Technology
The Air Force (DAF) has been aggressively pushing for the modernization of its networks, legacy systems, and software; in line with these efforts is an equally robust acquisition overhaul designed to speed up procurement of everything it buys, from weapon systems to cloud services and digital applications. For IT companies, this shift is creating new opportunities but also means new expectations, greater competition, and challenges.
Federal Government, IT Infrastructure, Market Intelligence, Technology
In mid-March, AFCEA NOVA hosted the Naval IT Day in Chantilly, Virginia with the core message on how Navy and Marine Corps digital priorities are enabling the naval force. The message was clear, IT is not just a necessary function, it is a mission-critical warfighting capability.
Cybersecurity, Market Intelligence, Technology
In early March, the White House released the National Cybersecurity Strategy, outlining a six-pillar framework designed to guide federal cyber policy, investment, and operational priorities over the coming years.
Cybersecurity, IT Infrastructure, Market Intelligence, State & Local Government, Technology
During this year’s Smart Cities Connect Conference and Expo in Raleigh, NC, one topic garnered considerable attention: AI. Within many city governments, AI is past experimentation and has moved into production. In 2026, city IT leaders are prioritizing safe, secure, and data-driven AI deployments that deliver measurable outcomes in mobility, public safety, infrastructure management, and climate resilience.However, as cities move toward operational AI, challenges exist around data readiness, governance, and integration across departments.
AI, Education, Market Intelligence, State & Local Government, Technology
In 2023, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Executive Order N-12-23, directing state government institutions to utilize AI. These state entities are now beginning to move from the theoretical planning phase into the deployment phase with concrete plans.
AI, Cybersecurity, Education, Market Intelligence, State & Local Government
This year’s Beyond the Beltway conference highlighted key strategic findings from IT leaders that signal where 2026 technology investments will be made and where to focus efforts for success. In 2026, state and local governments are at an inflection point: with rising expectations evolving alongside tightening budgets, staffing and timelines, success will depend on alignment of solutions to modernization requirements, workforce challenges and measurable ROI-driven outcomes.