NOW ON DEMAND: Pentagon CIO Kirsten Davies Interview

The Pentagon is undertaking a major technology transformation, and Pentagon Chief Information Officer Kirsten Davies says success will depend on a strong foundation, modernized infrastructure, cybersecurity, workforce development, and partnerships across government and industry.

During an interview on Fed Gov Today, Davies outlines a four-pillar strategy designed to guide the department through a period of rapid technological change. The pillars include an enduring digital foundation, agile digital capabilities, cybersecurity for the warfighting ecosystem, and skills and partnerships.

Davies explains that the framework emerged from her first months in the role, during which she reviewed reports, met with stakeholders across the department, and assessed both immediate and long-term needs.

Building Better Government Experiences Through Data, Trust, AI and Service Delivery

Government agencies are under pressure to deliver services that are easier to access, faster to complete, more secure and more responsive to the people they serve. This episode of Innovation in Government, recorded at theGovExperience Summit, explores how federal, state and industry leaders are approaching that challenge through acquisition modernization, communications, data governance, artificial intelligence, trusted security practices, collaboration platforms and accessible digital service delivery.

Turning Data into Defense: How Agencies Are Strengthening Fraud Prevention

Federal agencies are undergoing a significant shift in how they approach risk, fraud, and program integrity. What was once largely a reactive process—focused on audits, investigations, and recovering funds after the fact—is now evolving into a proactive, technology-enabled strategy aimed at preventing issues before they occur.

Scott Nemeroff, Executive Director of Fraud and Integrity Services at EY,andMegan Kennedy, Executive Director of Risk Management Services at EY, are working closely with government organizations navigating this transition. Their perspective highlights a broader transformation underway across the federal landscape.