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As the military begins to act upon its digital modernization project and recently released data strategy, Defense Department Deputy Chief Data Officer James Cully stressed the importance of humility, open-mindedness and differing perspectives in the process.

The Cyberspace Solarium Commission wants the Department of Homeland Security to work with other federal agencies and Congress to address significant vulnerabilities in the IT supply chain by reshoring manufacturing of some critical parts, integrating supply chain risk management intelligence efforts, and shifting the supply chain away from China and overall Chinese influence.

The Defense Department has released its data strategy, which aims to make data a critical strategic asset across the military to achieve improved operational capabilities. 

The House Armed Services Committee’s Future of Defense Task Force's 2020 final report says the military should cut back on expensive obsolete weapons programs and accelerate innovation in emerging technologies like artificial intelligence. 

Fostering and building on digital education and workforce growth are some of the most essential recommendations for advancing artificial intelligence, the National Security Commission on Artificial Intelligence told lawmakers during a House hearing last week.

Delivering data 'at the speed of need' requires more visibility and usability.

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The agency's tech efforts impact 9.5 million beneficiaries around the world.

The Defense Department is prototyping a series of 5G technologies across its bases to advance areas including telemedicine.

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CISO Wanda Jones-Heath says thinking about the service on an enterprise level will spur efficiency and innovation across DOD.

Algorithmic development and multidisciplinary collaboration are key.

The project exemplifies the direction the center is taking to make AI operational across the Defense Department.

Cross-collaboration and changes to acquisition are key as priorities shift.