Jordan McDonald

The agency has been working to expand how hospital systems share veteran data as part of its Veteran Interoperability Pledge.

• Data

The agency is calling on industry to help build out its data labeling infrastructure in a massive $700 million contract.

• Artificial Intelligence
• Cloud
• Data

The agency is weighing privacy protections amid advancements in identity processes and generative AI development.

• Data

The FBI's Combined DNA Index System revolutionized how DNA and biometrics are collected and used in law enforcement.

• Artificial Intelligence
• Cybersecurity
• Data
• Internet of Things

Defense leaders say satellite communications modernization requires moving data efficiently while thwarting threats.

• Artificial Intelligence
• Cybersecurity

Pentagon Chief Digital and AI Office's Margaret Palmieri said AI is part of nearly everything DOD does to enhance mission and warfighting.

• Cybersecurity

Army and NSA officials discuss how strategies like Hunt Forward operations are defeating cyber adversaries.

• Artificial Intelligence
• Cloud
• Workforce
• Zero Trust

Leslie Beavers said the Joint Warfighting Cloud Capability vehicle has surpassed $1 billion in task orders.

• Artificial Intelligence
• Customer Experience
• Data
• Digital Services

The customer experience tracker uses listening tools to give agency leadership a window into the veteran experience.

• Artificial Intelligence
• Data
• People

Col. Bryan Sparkman previously served in the application division at the Joint Staff and will work on the service's 2025 goal to be AI ready.

• People

Okano previously served as program executive officer for Navy's Integrated Warfare Systems and will oversee programs like Project Overmatch.

• Cloud
• Customer Experience
• Cybersecurity
• Digital Services

Released in June, the Defense Department's IT strategy coalesces upper- and lower-level tech needs at the agency.