The ABCs of Government IT

Jargon can be confusing, so we gamified the vocabulary of public sector information technology and cybersecurity.
Government IT has so many specific words and phrases that it can seem like its own language. In a special GovCast, Production Lead Alexander Bulova acts as a quiz show host to test Staff Writer/Researcher Anastasia Obis and Managing Editor Ross Gianfortune on government IT jargon on the different phrases and words everyone needs to know to keep current on government IT news.
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Alex Bulova Production Lead GovCIO Media & Research
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Anastasia Obis Staff Writer/Researcher GovCIO Media & Research
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Ross Gianfortune Managing Editor GovCIO Media & Research
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DOD Turns to Skills-Based Hiring to Build Next-Gen Cyber Workforce
Mark Gorak discusses DODโs efforts to build a diverse cyber workforce, including skills-based hiring and partnerships with over 480 schools.
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New NSF Program Cultivates the Future of NextG Networks
The agencyโs new VINES program looks to tackle key challenges like energy efficiency and future-proofing wireless tech.
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Inside Oak Ridge National Labโs Pioneer Approach to AI
Energy Departmentโs Oak Ridge National Lab transforms AI vulnerabilities into strategic opportunities for national defense.
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AI Enables Coast Guardโs Workforce to Transform Operations
The Coast Guardโs Deputy CIO Brian Campo delves into the ways AI is pushing the service to rethink its core services, workforce and operations.
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DOL Turns to Workforce Development to Maintain AI Superiority
DOL is bridging the AI skills gap through partnerships and upskilling to ensure future AI workforce readiness.
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AWS Summit: A DOE National Lab Uses GenAI to Boost Efficiency
Lawrence Livermore National Lab launches a new generative AI tool to drive operational efficiency at the National Ignition Facility.
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AWS Summit: Idaho National Labโs AI Applications in Nuclear Technology
The lab is using AI and concepts like digital twins to enhance nuclear research and embed the technology in operations.
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VA Plans Future EHR Deployment on Facility Relationships
VAโs EHR program is expected to restart in 2026 and will plan deployment based on pre-existing relationships between facilities to drive interoperability.
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Human-AI Collaboration is Key to Secure Government Systems
Former CIA security chief emphasizes training and international standards for effective AI implementation.
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How Integrated Analytics Can Break Federal Data Silos
The Coleridge Initiative is leading the charge to modernize government data management, breaking down bureaucratic barriers by providing secure data access, advanced analytics and cross-agency collaboration tools.
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DISA Harnesses AI to Fortify Cyber Resilience
Brig. Gen. Michael Cornell details how automated alerts and responses enhance network stability and user experience.
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NOAA Secures the Seas with AI and Autonomy
Rear Adm. Chad Cary says his agency integrates emerging technology and systems to enhance marine domain awareness.
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