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Army Releases Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML) Solicitation to Identify Militarily Relevant Technologies
Wednesday, February 15th, 2023By Jonathan Sanders, Director, Research, GovExec On 02/01/23, the US Army released its long anticipated solicitation for AI/ML development processes and technologies, and pathfinder processes to identify militarily relevant technologies. As noted by initial pre-solicitation in August 2022, the overall objective of this effort is to develop concepts that incorporate visualization, include coalition interconnectivity, allow…
The Case for Digital Equity
Thursday, February 9th, 2023by Emily Wolfteich – Industry Analyst (Government Business Council) Who are we leaving offline – and behind? A far cry from those early days of dial-up, and rapidly matured by the suddenly almost completely virtual world the coronavirus pandemic created, the internet has become an interwoven part of how we interact with each other and…
Budget Highlight: National AI Task Force Seeks $2.6 Billion from Congress for R&D
Tuesday, February 7th, 2023By Jonathan Sanders, Director, Research, GovExec The White House-led National Artificial Intelligence Research Resource (NAIRR) Task Force has recently requested $2.6 billion in funding to support AI research and development over an initial six year period. In a final report titled, “Strengthening and Democratizing the U.S. Artificial Intelligence Innovation Ecosystem,” the NAIRR Take Force has…
Top 2 Benefits of Partnering with a Third-Party Research Firm
Tuesday, January 31st, 2023On the surface, an in-house DIY research effort may seem appealing and potentially more cost-effective than working with a market research firm. However, before your team decides to conduct a lengthy time (and resource) consuming research project, consider the benefits of using a third-party research firm instead.
The Internet of Things and the Battlefield of Tomorrow
Tuesday, January 24th, 2023by David Hutchins – Industry Analyst (Government Business Council) The Department of Defense (DoD) is consistently adapting to compete with and deter potential adversaries as advancements in technology continue to change the nature of warfare. As the capabilities of potential adversaries become more sophisticated and the U.S. military seeks to maintain its technological advantage on…
Contracting Spotlight: VA Seeks Comment on Draft Solicitation for $60.7 Billion T4NG2 Support Contract Vehicle
Thursday, January 19th, 2023By Jonathan Sanders, Director, Research, GovExec In early January 2023, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued a draft RFP for the Transformation Twenty-One Total Technology Next Generation (T4NG2) contract. The T4NG2 represents a potential $60.7 billion contract vehicle for information technology products and services. Since its inception in 2016, the T4NG vehicle has seen…
Does your content have a shelf life?
Tuesday, January 17th, 2023By Susan Rose, Senior Director of Insights & Content Now that we’re in Q1, content strategies are a big component of planning out the work my team is doing. I noticed that one of the key pieces of a content strategy that I don’t typically see in the plan is how long the various pieces…
Contracting Spotlight: Alliant 3 Draft RFP Officially Closed
Tuesday, January 10th, 2023By Jonathan Sanders, Director, Research, GovExec In October 2022, the General Services Administration (GSA) issued a draft RFP for Alliant 3, their latest governmentwide acquisition contract (GWAC) that aims to provide Federal Government agencies with integrated IT solutions services for evolving needs on a global basis. “GWACs serve as a springboard for small businesses to…
The Puzzle of Broadband
Tuesday, January 3rd, 2023by Emily Wolfteich – Industry Analyst (Government Business Council) Is the revolution here yet? Flying among the dozens of buzzwords that make up government-speak is one that has a particularly deep resonance for state and local leaders – broadband. The technical definition of broadband can be a little up for debate – the FCC is…
Qualitative Research: In-Depth Interviews or Focus Groups? Which Method is Best for Your Needs?
Thursday, December 8th, 2022Qualitative research is ideally suited to gain a deeper understanding of the opinions, motivations, frustrations, and priorities of your target audience. There are numerous ways to achieve this level of understanding, primarily through focus groups and in-depth interviews (IDIs). Both methods can be highly effective at uncovering and unlocking valuable insights.