https://fedtechmagazine.com/ en https://fedtechmagazine.com/article/2026/07/review-axis-q1728-le-brings-edge-ai-federal-surveillance Federal agencies are under increasing pressure to modernize physical security systems that were originally designed around centralized video monitoring and passive recording. Those legacy deployments often struggle to keep up with today’s requirements for real-time threat detection, cybersecurity hardening and efficient data management. At the same time, any new technology must meet strict federal procurement standards. The Axis Q1728-LE network camera, part of the Q17 Series, addresses both challenges by combining edge-based intelligence with Trade Agreements Act-compliant availability.… Wed, 15 Jul 2026 15:22:19 -0400 John Breeden II https://fedtechmagazine.com/article/2026/07/review-axis-q1728-le-brings-edge-ai-federal-surveillance https://fedtechmagazine.com/article/2026/07/why-ai-governance-critical-component-federal-cybersecurity As federal agencies move beyond artificial intelligence pilots and integrate AI into mission-critical operations, questions around governance, oversight and risk management are becoming more urgent. Recent actions from the Trump administration — including the executive order on combating cybercrime, fraud and predatory schemes against American citizens — and comments from National Cyber Director Sean Cairncross about forthcoming cybersecurity-focused executive orders reflect a growing emphasis on accountability and risk management in government technology. Click the banner below to read CDW’s… Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:37:45 -0400 Jim Richberg https://fedtechmagazine.com/article/2026/07/why-ai-governance-critical-component-federal-cybersecurity https://fedtechmagazine.com/article/2026/07/why-federal-agencies-cant-wait-post-quantum-cryptography Two White House executive orders turned the federal post-quantum cryptography (PQC) timeline into a compliance schedule on June 22. The orders direct high-value federal systems to move to National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) standards by 2030. Eight days later, Amazon Web Services and hardware partner QuEra laid out a plan to bring fault-tolerant quantum computing to the cloud by 2028 at the AWS Summit Washington, D.C. Click the banner below to read CDW’s latest white paper on building a secure customer experience. Fri, 10 Jul 2026 13:16:09 -0400 Ashley Hackett https://fedtechmagazine.com/article/2026/07/why-federal-agencies-cant-wait-post-quantum-cryptography https://fedtechmagazine.com/article/2026/07/guide-quantum-key-distribution-federal-government-perfcon Preparing for the post-quantum era requires that federal agencies navigate a quantum security landscape that is far less unified than it often appears, with post-quantum cryptography (PQC) emerging as the primary strategy for protecting data from future quantum computing threats. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has standardized several post-quantum algorithms, the National Security Agency (NSA) has established migration timelines and agencies across government are itemizing cryptographic assets in preparation for a long-term transition. Quantum key distribution (QKD… Fri, 10 Jul 2026 11:37:53 -0400 Nathan Eddy https://fedtechmagazine.com/article/2026/07/guide-quantum-key-distribution-federal-government-perfcon https://fedtechmagazine.com/article/2026/07/prioritizing-data-readiness-federal-ai-adoption Federal agencies are accelerating their use of artificial intelligence to drive innovation, improve efficiency and enhance mission delivery. Recent White House executive orders, including America’s AI Action Plan and Ensuring a National Policy Framework for Artificial Intelligence, reinforce AI as a strategic priority across government. Federal use cases reflect that momentum. The Department of Veterans Affairs’ 2025 AI inventory lists more than 350 initiatives supporting clinical decision-making and fraud detection efforts. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has reported… Thu, 02 Jul 2026 14:44:56 -0400 Bryan Thomas https://fedtechmagazine.com/article/2026/07/prioritizing-data-readiness-federal-ai-adoption https://fedtechmagazine.com/article/2026/07/harvest-now-decrypt-later-quantum-threat-federal-agencies-perfcon It’s understood that adversarial states are harvesting American data, anywhere they can get to it. No worries, though: It’s all encrypted, right? But soon, that encryption may no longer be enough. Quantum computing will soon be able to break current encryption models. The “harvest now, decrypt later” (HNDL) strategy is laying the groundwork for that, with state actors gathering data today so they can exploit it once quantum computing makes decryption possible. What Is a Harvest Now, Decrypt Later Attack? The quantum threat looms large in the federal space. “We don’t have a quantum computer… Wed, 01 Jul 2026 17:10:55 -0400 Adam Stone https://fedtechmagazine.com/article/2026/07/harvest-now-decrypt-later-quantum-threat-federal-agencies-perfcon https://fedtechmagazine.com/article/2026/06/hidden-cost-federal-virtualization-and-what-agencies-can-do-about-it Among federal IT leaders, there’s growing concern about virtualization: not the product, but the price. Simulated virtual environments empower IT to run multiple isolated operating systems and applications simultaneously, maximizing the capacity of physical hardware. That is valuable in the federal space, but license costs have been going up, and many organizations are paying for features they never turn on. “As a federal agency, when you’re being forced to pay for something that you’re not using, you’re probably going to look at other options,” says Sam Ceccola, senior distinguished… Tue, 30 Jun 2026 14:01:47 -0400 Adam Stone https://fedtechmagazine.com/article/2026/06/hidden-cost-federal-virtualization-and-what-agencies-can-do-about-it https://fedtechmagazine.com/article/2026/06/how-idaho-national-laboratory-turned-cyberattack-zero-trust-roadmap At the 2026 Zscaler Public Sector Summit in Washington, D.C., Idaho National Laboratory’s cybersecurity chief shared a candid account of the threats federal agencies face today — and the lessons his organization learned after confronting a serious intrusion. Robert Roser, CISO and director of cybersecurity at Idaho National Laboratory (INL), said the modern threat landscape is being shaped by artificial intelligence, increasingly sophisticated ransomware groups and expanding supply chain risk. At the same time, agencies are rapidly shifting workloads to the cloud, which is creating new… Fri, 26 Jun 2026 11:38:36 -0400 Jessica Balen https://fedtechmagazine.com/article/2026/06/how-idaho-national-laboratory-turned-cyberattack-zero-trust-roadmap https://fedtechmagazine.com/article/2026/06/why-ai-driven-observability-rising-top-it-priorities While much of the executive conversation around artificial intelligence focuses on transformation within business units, more organizations are looking inward. For IT teams, that means turning to AI not for strategic reinvention, but to solve long‑standing operational challenges that impact uptime, user experience and cost efficiency. AI‑enabled observability and AI for operations (AIOps) is emerging as one of the most practical, high‑value starting points for enterprise AI adoption. Across networking, infrastructure and security operations, IT leaders are looking to AI to help… Fri, 10 Jul 2026 11:27:47 -0400 Andrew White, Sam Baker https://fedtechmagazine.com/article/2026/06/why-ai-driven-observability-rising-top-it-priorities https://fedtechmagazine.com/article/2026/06/how-federal-agencies-can-simplify-it-purchasing-and-planning Federal IT teams face a procurement environment that grows more demanding each budget cycle. Agencies must comply with Federal Acquisition Regulation and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement requirements, track obligations against continuing resolutions and satisfy audit and accountability standards — all while managing aging infrastructure with reduced staff. Yet many organizations still rely on fragmented tools or manual processes to track purchases and assets. Spreadsheets, disconnected systems and limited visibility slow decision-making and introduce risk at every stage of… Thu, 18 Jun 2026 13:22:55 -0400 Dina Sulkin https://fedtechmagazine.com/article/2026/06/how-federal-agencies-can-simplify-it-purchasing-and-planning