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Big Data Exchange

A vertical community of Federal big data leaders, project managers, industry, and government IT community stakeholders focused on public-private collaboration and best-practice exchange.

AI in Orbit: NASA and NGA Push Edge Frontiers Into Space

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) are moving beyond the earth-bound mission edge and into the stars as they look to launch artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities into space, top agency officials said on Nov. 19 at the Red Hat Government Symposium in Washington.  […]

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Feds Leveraging Data to Modernize Government Business Practices

Feds are “growing good in government” this new fiscal year by partnering with industry and academia to build the feedback loops of the future. […]

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OMB Pushing on Data Strategy Despite Lacking Action Plan Updates

A top official from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) said today that the Federal government is currently on track in the second phase of the Federal Data Strategy OMB released in 2020. […]

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New & Next: Put Data to Work for Mission Success

Data is growing exponentially. Data is also everywhere – edge, core, and cloud. Most importantly, effective data capture, security, management, and analysis are critical to agency missions. Federal agencies must be able to keep pace with growing data volumes and leverage emerging technologies to create data-driven insights that support mission objectives. […]

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Federal Officials Discuss Data Checklist, Recruiting Tips

Federal agency officials talked about the art and science of data management and related workforce recruiting at FCW’s IT Modernization Summit on October 5. […]

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Upcoming Events
Tech Tonic March 2026

Raise a glass to celebrate St. Paddy’s Day and toast spring’s arrival. Make a little luck of the Irish by networking with government and industry IT leaders over great drinks and conversation. […]

Apptio Public Sector Summit 2026

At Apptio’s 2026 Public Sector Summit, leaders across federal, state and local government, as well as education sectors, will explore how to turn financial and operational data into financial intelligence for faster, smarter, and more ROI-driven decisions. […]

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AI is Out There Infographic

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is not a concept of the far-off future – it is something that’s happening in Federal agencies, state and local governments, and higher education institutions today. […]

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The Power of AI

Between February’s AI Executive Order, the creation of the Select Committee on AI, the launch of AI.gov, and a proposed $850 million toward AI research and development in the White House’s FY2020 budget, it’s clear the Federal government sees power and potential in adopting artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. […]

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AI and the Infrastructure Gap

After the AI executive order, DoD AI strategy, and recently passed OPEN Government Data Act, all signs point to real opportunity to liberate the potential of AI and other emerging technology. But, traditional environments (where agencies spend 80% of their budget) are not designed to meet data storage, management, and security needs at the scale required to support these technologies. How can agencies overcome this technical debt? […]

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Past Events
Streamlining IT and Security for Mission Impact

This webinar explores how agencies can simplify IT and security operations not just to cut costs, but to elevate mission performance. Federal and industry experts will discuss how reducing tool fragmentation and connecting data across environments can empower teams to act faster, share insights across silos, and stay aligned with agency goals. […]

IBM Think Gov 2026 - POSTPONED

At Think Gov 2026, forward-thinking Federal IT decision-makers will explore how AI, automation, and hybrid cloud are driving productivity and mission advantage. […]

Red Hat Government Symposium 2025

Across a streamlined agenda of actionable and pragmatic roadmaps, the virtual 2025 Red Hat Government Symposium spotlights forward-leaning innovators and how they’re leading through disruption to deliver tangible, mission-focused results across Federal, state, and local governments. […]

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