Federal IT Trends in 2023, Outlook for 2024
The federal technology industry saw major developments in 2023 that are setting the stage for fast-paced modernization next year. This includes major updates around electronic health record modernization, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, zero trust and data modernization across all agency missions including defense and health care. Take a look back at some of these developments and what they mean for the technology landscape in 2024.
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Tanya Bradsher Deputy Secretary, Department of Veterans Affairs -
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Jen Easterly Director, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency -
Dr. Jennifer Layden Director, Office of Public Health Data, Surveillance, and Technology (OPHDST), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention -
Randy Resnick Director, Zero Trust Portfolio Management Office, Defense Department
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AI Foundations Driving Government Efficiency
Federal agencies are modernizing systems, managing risk and building trust to scale responsible AI and drive government efficiency.
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Navy Memo Maps Tech Priorities for the Future Fight
Acting CTO’s memo outlines critical investment areas, from AI and quantum to cyber and space, as part of an accelerated modernization push.
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DOD Can No Longer Assume Superiority in Digital Warfare, Officials Warn
The DOD must make concerted efforts to address cyber vulnerabilities to maintain the tactical edge, military leaders said at HammerCon 2025.
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New NSF Program Cultivates the Future of NextG Networks
The agency’s new VINES program looks to tackle key challenges like energy efficiency and future-proofing wireless tech.
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Tracking CIOs in Trump's Second Term
Stay informed on the latest shifts in federal technology leadership as new CIOs are appointed and President Trump's second term takes shape.
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DHA CDAO Spearheads Master Data Catalog to Boost Transparency
Jesus Caban plans to boost DHA's data maturity through a new master data catalog, governance frameworks and inventory of tech tools.
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IHS Prepares to Deploy PATH EHR at Pilot Sites in 2026
IHS targets PATH EHR pilot in 2026, emphasizing governance, collaboration and interoperability as key pillars of the modernization strategy.
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Trump Orders Spark Government-Wide Acquisition Overhaul
As Trump pushes for a faster, simpler procurement system, agencies are leveraging AI and adapting strategies to meet new requirements.
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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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A Look at Federal Zero Trust Transformation
Recent developments from CISA and DOD show how government is advancing zero trust quickly.
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Modernization Strategies to Enable Energy Innovation
Lawrence Berkeley National Lab and Maximus experts explore the modernization strategies driving digital transformation and operational resilience within the energy sector.
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DOI Must Modernize Energy to Win AI Race, Secretary Says
Doug Burgum links AI innovation to energy reform as DOI advances digital infrastructure and wildfire response under Trump’s tech agenda.
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