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NEW: The U.S. General Services Administration Office of Inspector General found inaccurate product data limited GSA’s automated price comparisons, raising the risk that agencies could overpay for products.💰 https://lnkd.in/d4g8VJQF

ICYMI: The Federal Aviation Administration has awarded AT&T an initial $74.3 million deal to begin initial work building a new nationwide, high-bandwidth telecommunications network. https://lnkd.in/d2kTKDKA

The Federal Communications Commission’s E-Rate review is raising new questions about the federal government’s role in supporting internet connectivity for schools and libraries.⬇️ https://lnkd.in/dgSCPWd5

Welcome to The Wrap for Friday, August 14! We’ve got everything you need to know today, from the Federal Communications Commission's E-Rate proposal to the Federal Aviation Administration's modernization deal with AT&T. Read the full newsletter below:

Open-source intelligence (OSINT) is changing—and so is the way federal agencies build cases. During MeriTalk’s #ShiftHappensForum, Duncan Edwards (Retired FBI) (Active TS Clearance), senior investigator at identity threat protection firm, SpyCloud joined MeriTalk's Caroline Boyd to discuss one of the biggest shifts in OSINT: the sheer volume and growing sophistication of publicly available data. As cybercriminals adopt more advanced tactics—from bypassing multi-factor authentication to adversary-in-the-middle phishing attacks—the digital footprint available to investigators is expanding well beyond traditional social media handles. The result? More digital assets to uncover, more connections to understand, and new considerations for how agencies approach case building. 🎥 Watch the clip for Duncan’s perspective, then read the interview for more insights from the Shift Happens session and a deeper look at how OSINT is reshaping federal investigations. https://lnkd.in/dK5hJNGy

ICYMI: President Trump signed a presidential memorandum that looks to enlist private-sector companies to help launch cyberattacks abroad against transnational criminal organizations. #cybersecurity https://lnkd.in/d4KtTemn

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is looking to extend its contract with Oracle Health for the agency’s Electronic Health Record Modernization program as it is quickly running out of money. https://lnkd.in/dsB7u8fz

Welcome to The Wrap for Thursday, August 13! We’ve got everything you need to know today, from an exclusive interview with U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission CDO Basia Powazki Sall to the White House's new #cybersecurity memo. Read the full newsletter below:

MeriTalk and Leidos recently hosted an executive roundtable on highlighting ways agencies can and are creating decision advantage in the age of AI. Coming out of the discussion, we put together a quick executive brief for agencies looking to move beyond pilots, strengthen decision-making, and establish the foundations for responsible #AI adoption. Topics include: - Treating data readiness as an operational priority - Replacing static guardrails with visible, governed access - Preparing the workforce to use AI effectively and safely - Integrating AI with cybersecurity - Building an operating model for mission-scale AI From AI Adoption to Decision Advantage: https://lnkd.in/d_vu4qSp #FederalIT

EXCLUSIVE: We chatted with U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission CDO Basia Sall to kick off our CXO Spotlight Series. Sall told us agencies need stronger data foundations and the discipline to stop low-value work as they prepare for the next phase of #AI adoption.⬇️ https://lnkd.in/eQp3aVtT