MeriTalk

🚨 @USArmy CIO Leonel Garciga has stepped down, leaving a key leadership role open as modernization efforts continue. meritalk.pulse.ly/mdadml3wfl

NEW: The @NIST is expanding #AI safety testing partnerships with leading tech firms to evaluate advanced models before and after release. Read more: ⬇️ meritalk.pulse.ly/8jgxxotf2s

🚨 A new @CISAgov initiative aims to strengthen critical infrastructure resilience by helping operators withstand and recover from major cyber disruptions. Read more: ⬇️ meritalk.pulse.ly/y4m5i3mkiy

At the #edge, data volume can overwhelm decision cycles. At @NATO’s Exercise #Heimdall, AI helped filter and prioritize what operators needed to see. Watch a new #RedHatGov session to hear how @RedHatGov + @IBM are approaching data prioritization at the edge: redhat-govsymposium.pulse.ly/bxsyw3zwmy

A new #AI-powered tool from OPM is designed to streamline job descriptions and accelerate the federal hiring process. Read more: ⬇️ meritalk.pulse.ly/uqclt5lkzy

🚨 President Donald Trump has nominated Lt. Gen. Douglas Schiess to lead the @USSpaceForce as it prepares for major budget growth and expanded missions. meritalk.pulse.ly/jvkjdvuuuh

NEW: @USGSA has reorganized its acquisition arm into five portfolios and launched a new AI-focused office to modernize federal procurement. Read more:⬇️ meritalk.pulse.ly/bxjumwte07

🏆 Explore the America 250 Powering Progress Award winners who are helping shape what’s next in government IT: meritalk.pulse.ly/7k0ubbp8sp Join us May 21 at #TechTonic as we celebrate their impact: meritalk.pulse.ly/venb9vsqrh #America250Awards

The difference between an #AI pilot and production? A real mission workflow, clear outcomes, and governance that builds trust. Read more insights from @DellTech’s Wayne Sallurday: meritalk.pulse.ly/fdm8nwtao3 #GovTech

Congress passed a 45-day extension of #FISA Section 702, buying time as lawmakers remain divided over privacy reforms. Read more: ⬇️ meritalk.pulse.ly/sz7ymeydf3

ICYMI: The @USGAO identified new security and access control weaknesses at the IRS, raising concerns about data protection and financial reporting. meritalk.pulse.ly/tcuztutw7r

NEW: The @DeptofWar is partnering with major tech firms to deploy advanced AI on classified networks to support operations and decision-making. Read more: ⬇️ meritalk.pulse.ly/zvscl9lz41

The America 250 Powering Progress Award winners have been announced 🏆 See the leaders advancing impact across #AI, #cyber, #automation, #cloud, and #CX: meritalk.pulse.ly/uru9zr0rke Join us May 21 at #TechTonic to celebrate: meritalk.pulse.ly/k3poyxmvpp

As acquisition expectations evolve, agencies are rethinking how they buy #IT. Join @ACTIAC on May 6 for the 2026 #ITVMO Annual Summit to explore: 📌 Policy changes shaping procurement 📌 Enterprise IT buying strategies 📌 OneGov in action Register: gsa.pulse.ly/lg3ubkdapo

A live demo of AI-enabled cyberattacks is not your typical breakfast briefing. On May 6, @Freakyclown will show how attackers use AI, followed by @Abnormal’s Mick Leach on how to respond. Tyson's Corner, Va. | 8:30–11 a.m. Register: abnormal.pulse.ly/tfqmu7cses #FederalIT #Cyber

ICYMI: As cyber threats target critical infrastructure, federal agencies released new guidance to bring zero trust security to #OT environments. meritalk.pulse.ly/yo6mfvyoaq

After a rocky start, @DeptVetAffairs Secretary @RepDougCollins says the agency's latest EHR deployment in Michigan is delivering strong results – with more rollouts ahead. Read more: ⬇️ meritalk.pulse.ly/pmo5szxugt

NEW: The House voted to end the 76-day #DHS shutdown, restoring funding to most agency operations after a prolonged standoff. Read more: ⬇️ meritalk.pulse.ly/mipdxglbj6

Over half of federal finance leaders say their financial management systems operate like the 2010s or earlier. #Modernization is underway – but disconnected systems and slow change cycles hold teams back. Read more findings from MeriTalk and @Workday: meritalk.pulse.ly/x3fymyhxtj #FinTech

NEW: The @USGAO says DOGE’s access to Treasury payment systems exposed potential security lapses, including unencrypted data sharing and weak oversight controls. Read more: ⬇️ meritalk.pulse.ly/zstccpmt3g