2026 National Defense Strategy: Restoring Peace Through Strength

Artificial intelligence is no longer a future concept in government — it is an operational reality. Across federal, state, local, and defense agencies, AI is influencing cybersecurity strategy, digital service delivery, fraud prevention, predictive analytics, and mission readiness. The question facing most public sector leaders is no longer whether to adopt AI, but how to…

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Over the last year the longstanding Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) has undergone significant changes. FedRAMp was established as a way to standardize the approval of cloud technologies for government use with a uniform, government-wide framework for assessing, authorizing, and continuously monitoring cloud services to ensure security.  Before FedRAMP, each agency did its…

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Government agencies are accelerating digital transformation while facing rising cybersecurity threats, data silos, and increasing demands for transparency. The trend report, Open Source Software Trends Shaping Government Tech in 2026, explores how open source software is becoming a strategic foundation for secure, scalable, and cost-effective government IT modernization. Open Source as a Governance-First Strategy Across…

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The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC), went fully into effect in November of 2025. While this activation is new, the standards are not. CMMC is based on the National Institute of Standards and Technology's (NIST) SP 800-171 standard, which has been in place for eight years. This standard ensures that companies contracting with the Department…

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As Government agencies increasingly prioritize citizen-centric service delivery, customer experience (CX) has emerged as a critical mission imperative. Modern constituents expect seamless, responsive interactions across all touchpoints, from digital services to contact centers, mirroring their experiences in the Private Sector. Carahsoft Technology Corp., The Trusted Government IT Solutions Provider®, stands at the forefront of this…

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Government agencies are managing more information than ever before—while facing increased expectations for transparency, compliance, and responsiveness. The trend report Reimagining Government Records in the Age of AI explores how federal, state, local, and defense organizations are modernizing records management programs to address growing backlogs, fragmented systems, and evolving governance requirements. The Records Management Challenge…

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State and local governments are under increasing pressure to modernize digital services while navigating tight budgets, workforce constraints, and rising cybersecurity risks. The GovRAMP trend report, Navigating Challenges: How GovRAMP Empowers State and Local Governments, examines how the Government Risk and Authorization Management Program is helping agencies adopt cloud technologies more securely, efficiently, and with…

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Software Bills of Materials (SBOMs) are becoming a cornerstone for improving software supply-chain transparency and resilience. An SBOM is a detailed inventory of the components that make up a piece of software. It is essentially a software ingredient list that enables agencies and organizations to see exactly what’s inside the applications they use. This visibility…

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As government agencies face increasing demands for speed, security, and mobility, 5G is emerging as a mission-critical infrastructure layer for defense, emergency response, and smart operations. The new trend report, From LTE to 5G: The Future of Government Connectivity, outlines how federal, state, and local agencies are leveraging 5G to power the next generation of…

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