Flywheel Fridays – Fed IT Academy Awards

Our senior researchers are on the virtual red carpet for the first annual Flycademy Awards! Celebrate the year in federal IT with categories like Zero Trust Advocate of the Year, the FITARA Award, Cloud Thought Leader of the Year, and more.
Referenced Articles and Podcasts:
Zeroing in on Zero Trust – HHS OIG’s Plan to Boost Cybersecurity
Human-Centered Design’s Key Role in Improved Government Services
Agencies Progressed in FITARA Scorecard, But House Considers Reform
Deputy Federal CIO Maria Roat Will Retire at End of March
ICE Streamlines Immigration Services With Data, Tech Strategy
Army’s Cloud Office Wants to Change How DOD Does Cloud Long Term
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Inside Oak Ridge National Lab’s Pioneer Approach to AI
Energy Department’s Oak Ridge National Lab transforms AI vulnerabilities into strategic opportunities for national defense.
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AI Enables Coast Guard’s Workforce to Transform Operations
The Coast Guard’s 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 Lab’s 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
VA’s 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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CMMC Needs to Adapt to Evolving Cyber Threats
Katie Arrington says DOD needs to strengthen dynamic cybersecurity in the age of AI and quantum.
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Navy Lab's PROTEUS Provides AI-Powered Maritime Awareness
NRL's Alan Hope details how real-time data and AI are empowering agencies to track vessels, combat threats and enhance maritime domain awareness.
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