GovCast: GSA Cloud Chief Talks FedRAMP 2.0, Automation Hub
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Release Date: 09/10/2024
HealthCast: VA Rolls Out Ride-Share Program With Uber
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The Department of Veterans Affairs' prior pilot shuttling veterans to appointments is now a live program. The Uber-Health Connect Initiative addresses one of the biggest barriers to access for veterans across the country: transportation. Though they might be eligible for care, veterans getting to and from appointments often encounter difficulty or roadblocks because of lack of ability to drive or they just don’t have reliable infrastructure in remote and rural areas. Veterans Health Administration Chief of Innovation Indra Sandal and Veterans Transportation Program Director Benjamin Williams...
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GovCast: Census Bureau Embraces Modernization, Data Innovation
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The growing need for timely, accurate and detailed data about the American people and economy poses new demands on the U.S. Census Bureau. To adapt to modern data requirements and sourcing, the bureau is transforming the way it leverages emerging technologies. While the agency continues traditional surveys, it is increasingly leveraging administrative data, business data and other innovations to create a better statistical snapshot of American life. Census Deputy Director and Chief Operating Officer Ron Jarmin outlines how the bureau is expanding its data collection, using AI to make Census...
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DoDIIS 2024: NGA Embraces AI/ML to Tackle Geospatial Intelligence Data Deluge
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The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) processes petabytes of data in its operations, and that amount of data is only expected to grow. At DoDIIS in Omaha, NGA CIO Mark Chatelain told GovCIO Media & Research that artificial intelligence and machine learning are improving data processing so humans can focus on analyzing it for targeting, warning and support. Chatelain also discussed the latest developments in NGA’s zero trust journey, the agency’s partnership with the private sector and the future of geospatial intelligence.
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DoDIIS 2024: Cybersecurity Strengthens the Intelligence Mission
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Protecting the critical data that enables the Defense Intelligence Agency’s (DIA) to maintain its information advantage is at the core of the agency’s mission. At DoDIIS in Omaha, DIA CISO Tim Sydnor and Senior Technical Advisor Stephen Kensinger told GovCIO Media & Research that the agency needs data to have integrity and accuracy for it to be actionable to DIA’s mission. Sydnor and Kensinger also discussed how DIA works with other intelligence community and Defense Department elements, how artificial intelligence is being used at DIA and how the agency is hiring, training and...
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Storytelling Miniseries: Federal Leaders Talk Owning Your Story
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In this episode, we’re diving into the power of authentic storytelling. Join us as we speak with our guests: Jothi Dugar, CISO at NIH Center for IT, and Andrea Fletcher, chief digital strategy officer at the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. They explore how sharing your true story — including the good, the bad and the ugly — can help you build stronger connections, empower others and create lasting impact in your career. They also discuss the importance of owning your experiences and how storytelling can be a tool for personal and professional growth. Following along to learn...
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Cancer HealthCast: NCI Builds AI Models to Enhance Imaging, Improve Therapies
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The National Cancer Institute’s new Artificial Intelligence Resource (AIR) program is helping clinicians better diagnose and treat cancer patients. AIR enables researchers to build AI models that help to better detect cancer through imaging and determine the best treatment options. Dr. Baris Turkbey, senior clinician and radiologist with the Molecular Imaging Branch at NCI, explained the role AI algorithms play in classifying bone lesions in metastatic prostate cancer as well as how AI impacts the radiation dose in CT scans. Turkbey also shares details about a new concept NCI is...
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DoDIIS 2024: Intelligence Community Embraces Data-Centricity to Address Challenges
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Data is integral to the intelligence community’s operations. IC Chief Data Officer Lori Wade is working to shift from system-centric to data-centric operations to meet evolving national security needs. At DoDIIS in Omaha, Wade spoke to GovCIO Media & Research about implementing a data-centric architecture with common data standards and services. She also discussed how the IC is using AI responsibly, including training AI models with trusted and properly labeled data, building guardrails and human oversight into models and scaling AI solutions.
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DoDIIs 2024: Navy Strengthens AI-Powered Intelligence Infrastructure
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Technology is transforming the way the Navy collects, analyzes and distributes intelligence, as well as helping get information to the warfighter as quickly as possible. At DoDIIS in Omaha, Office of the Chief of Naval Operations Intelligence Division CIO Christopher Page Deputy Director said that AI gives the Navy an advantage by increasing the volume, variety, velocity and veracity of collected data. The Navy’s Information Superiority Vision is bolstering this mission. Page unpacks the latest developments across the data sharing initiative and how the Navy is moving intelligence...
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TechNet Indo-Pacific 2024: How Indopacom is Unifying Cybersecurity in Theater
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Indopacom Cyberspace Operations – Integrated Planning Element (CO-IPE) Director Capt. Ron Arellano also serves as a liaison naval officer for U.S. Cyber Command. His role carries a lot of insight into cybersecurity posture and translating policy to ensure an integrated partner environment. Arellano discussed at AFCEA TechNet Indo-Pacific in Honolulu some of his key priorities and challenges in cybersecurity operations within the Indo-Pacific theater. He emphasized the importance of building strong relationships with allies, partners and local government agencies to enhance the security of...
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TechNet Indo-Pacific 2024: 5G Supports Quality of Life Services for Navy Sailors
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NAVWAR Chief Engineer Robert Wolborsky said the Navy is using emerging technology like 5G and proliferated low-Earth orbit (PLEO) satellites to deliver data and information to the warfighter anywhere on the sea. Wolborsky, who sat down with us at AFCEA TechNet Indo-Pacific in Honolulu this week, said the lessons learned from the service’s 4G experience have driven the Navy’s approach to 5G. He spoke on his desire to stay ahead of the power curve with the capability. The Navy is fielding 5G pilots called tranches to find ways to deliver connectivity and capability in any environment and...
info_outlineGeneral Service Administration Executive Director of Cloud Strategy Eric Mill briefed updates for the newly focused FedRAMP program and associated advisories for cloud service providers.
FedRAMP’s Agile Delivery Pilot will help prepare the program for continuous assessments, a key part of FedRAMP 2.0’s evolution. He also previews FedRAMP’s Emerging Technology Prioritization Framework that will soon enable agencies to use generative AI.
Mill discusses the agency’s new automation hub, automation.gsa.gov, supporting cloud service providers creating and managing digital authorization packages. He also shares his priorities around real-time data sharing, APIs and secure software development.