How Data Modernization Supports Forest Health at USDA
The 100-year old conservation agency is undergoing transformation to close tech gaps and improve data interoperability.
The Forest Service’s mission as lead federal agency in natural resource conservation includes oversight of 193 million acres of public lands and 600 million acres of forests across the U.S.
A big mission for the service is wildfire management, which requires modern technology to monitor millions of acres and share information between the departments of Agriculture and Interior and also the public.
The 100-year-old agency is transforming its technology and data operations to make more data available by closing tech gaps, removing legacy systems and improving interoperability for even the most remote and rural environments. Assistant CDO for the Natural Resources and Environment Mission Ramona Carey discusses the data landscape, where emerging technology fits in to her priorities and how data modernization is underpinning critical conservation efforts.
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Ramona Carey Assistant CDO for the Natural Resources and Environment Mission USDA
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Agile Acquisition Becomes DISA's New Battlefield Advantage
DODNet leaders say 90-day OTA cycles and flexible engineering models are helping DISA deliver capabilities at the speed of cyber threats.
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USPIS Uses AI to Advance Criminal Investigations
The U.S. Postal Inspection Service is using AI to uncover crime patterns, support investigations and improve workforce efficiency.
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Advice for the Next Generation of Cybersecurity Professionals
Author Agathe Merle discussed breaking barriers in cybersecurity, fostering inclusion and using creativity to strengthen cyber defense.
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How Army Contracting Command is Using AI in Acquisition
Army Contracting Command’s Jordan Duke discusses AI adoption, cybersecurity risks and securing acquisition operations across the Army enterprise.
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