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In the following Q&A interview, Bruce Dickey, president and CEO of SBG Technology Solutions, Inc., discusses how SBG is on the forefront of driving digital transformation for the #VA and other federal agencies. https://bit.ly/3KQDgPY U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs #GovIT #DigitalTransformation

DoD aims to get more companies through FedRAMP pipeline: DoD officials plan to have a call with the industry soon to clarify the latest FedRAMP equivalency memo. The post DoD aims to get more companies through FedRAMP pipeline first appeared on Federal News Network. @Poseidon-US #FederalNewsRadio #IDefense

In their new CNAS report "Integration for Innovation: A Report of the CNAS Defense Technology Task Force," Michael A. Brown, Ellen Lord, Andrew Metrick, and Robert Work identify 7 factors necessary for a defense innovation initiative to succeed at speed and scale: 1. Senior Leader Support: Leadership within government and industry must create a supportive culture with appropriate resourcing and the necessary talent. 2. Empowered Product Team: Employ delegated authority to combine operators, technologists, engineers, acquisition professionals, security experts, and budgeteers with team leadership. 3. Defined Problem Statement: A concise statement of what problem is going to be solved in the context of a larger mission and overarching strategic guidance 4. Iteration with End-User Feedback: Utilizing a DevAcqOps approach focused on modular systems and open architectures results in shortened timelines, creates feedback mechanisms, and improves customer outcomes. 5. Acquisition Tradecraft: The know-how of contracting vehicles and acquisition tools to repeatably streamline the DoD acquisition system with tailored approaches that result in an effective acquisition outcome. 6. Identified Transition Partner: Deploying an innovative capability to warfighters requires movement from development to acquisition and sustainment with a transition partner. 7. Consistent Funding: Consistent funding represents buy-in both from broader Departmental budget offices and Congress. This is the ultimate form of stakeholder consensus. Read the full report from the CNAS Defense Technology Task Force here:

Constant DOD workforce deployment, unique procurement processes and enhanced security measures create technology implementation challenges for defense.     However, agile, modern tools and technologies are needed to meet DOD mission objectives. Tools such as GSA’s EIS contract and #5G technology can enable DOD to accomplish a more seamless experience.     Great article by AT&T’s Tim Blount and Jill Singer on what is needed to enhance #connectivity and modernization across DOD. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/ekmh9ukx 

John Ustica, President & CEO of Siemens Government Technologies, recently engaged in an enlightening conversation with Executive Mosaic, discussing the pivotal role of digital transformation in enhancing federal agency operations.    🔗 In this comprehensive #ExecutiveSpotlight, Ustica shares his insights: "By leveraging a comprehensive and open digital portfolio to speed the development and delivery of innovative capabilities across DOD and its entire supply chain, we are helping to solve some of the most complex government challenges in infrastructure, automation, and digitalization and connect the real and virtual worlds for our customers." Learn how these efforts are advancing government missions, modernizing military bases, and optimizing U.S. Navy shipyard operations with the largest known industrial digital twin, setting new benchmarks for efficiency, security, and sustainability.   👉 Explore the full discussion today: https://lnkd.in/ecS2wkjD    #SGT #SiemensGovernmentTechnologies #DigitalTransformation #FederalInnovation #CyberSecurity

Navigating the Future: DoD's Commitment to Innovation in Warfighting Technology In the ever-evolving landscape of defense and security, staying ahead of technological advancements is critical. The Department of Defense (DoD) recently released an important fact sheet outlining their strategic approach to fostering innovation that will shape the future of warfighting. This initiative underscores the DoD's commitment to accelerating the development and deployment of cutting-edge technologies. These efforts are aimed at maintaining a competitive edge, ensuring that our armed forces are equipped with the most advanced tools and systems. For those of us in the GovCon space, this represents both an opportunity and a challenge. As GovCon professionals, it's imperative to understand the implications of these developments. The DoD's focus on innovation not only opens doors for new contracts and partnerships but also sets a higher standard for compliance, cybersecurity, and technological integration. Our role is to guide our clients through these changes, helping them to capitalize on opportunities while mitigating risks. Stay tuned as we continue to explore how these innovations will impact the future of defense contracting and what it means for your business. #GovCon #DefenseInnovation #DoD #WarfightingTechnology #RiskManagement #Compliance https://lnkd.in/eep8zwf6 https://lnkd.in/ejVpuMWg

DoD aims to get more companies through FedRAMP pipeline: DoD officials plan to have a call with the industry soon to clarify the latest FedRAMP equivalency memo. The post DoD aims to get more companies through FedRAMP pipeline first appeared on Federal News Network. @Poseidon-US #FederalNewsRadio #Innovation

🔐Get the #TLDR on creating a 360-degree defense framework to protect your business-critical data with Veritas from expert Demetrius Malbrough. Watch now: vrt.as/3vcgfCe

I applaud the Dept creating and publishing this strategy. Safe, secure, effective, and reliable IT infrastructure is absolutely required to achieve Combined Joint All Domain Command and Control (CJADC2). I believe that those with the right data and information at the right time, ahead of adversaries, will win in the future. They will win day to day, in crisis, and in conflict. Being able to operate inside of your adversaries Observe, Orient, Decide, and Act loop (OODA) is foundational to warfare. Day to day being able to operate inside of an adversaries OODA loop creates doubt in the mind of adversaries about their ability to achieve their desired effects. Doubt is critical for deterrence. Same can be said in crisis. In conflict, it will enable defeat options. Foundational infrastructure, such as our own IT infrastructure, is crucial to enable future warfare (deter and defeat) which will be data and information driven. Unfortunately, foundational infrastructure has been a "bill payer" for many years. It's hard to fund things that are not tangible ... not a bright and shiny object on the ramp to appease constituents. Now is the time to pay the bill. Strategies should drive action and resources. Unfortunately, there's a history of having great strategies without action and resources. The words of the strategy must be incorporated into Defense Planning Guidance and adhered to. Without foundational infrastructure investment, CJADC2 and our ability to deter and win will be challenged.

🚨 Make room attestations, The U.S. Army needs your SBOM🚨 On August 16th, the Army launched a Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) policy to enhance software security and reduce cyber vulnerabilities. Announced by Young Bang, principal deputy assistant secretary of ASA (ALT), the policy focuses on transparency, listing software components and their supply chain relationships to mitigate risks. This new initiative builds on the Army’s modern software and digital engineering directives, accelerating the delivery of critical capabilities to soldiers. Though it doesn't cover cloud services yet, it sets the stage for future advancements. #SBOM #Cybersecurity #ArmyTech #SoftwareSecurity #SupplyChainSecurity https://lnkd.in/dpSpuFNs