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?? Teamwork truly makes the dream work! This week, we are beyond excited to have our Scoop News Group team together, including our dedicated remote members, to celebrate the kickoff of the second half of the year. There’s nothing quite like sharing laughs and creating memories during our company happy hour hosted at Balos Estiatorio in Washington DC. Here’s to a fantastic rest of the year brimming with collaboration, innovation, and groundbreaking success!?Swipe to see our team in action! ?? Goldy Kamali | Philip Reynolds | Billy Mitchell | Wyatt Kash | Jake Williams | Komi Akoumany | Cheryl Romero | Gregory Poersch | Matthew Fox | Adam Butler | Kerrie Queen | Katie Dennis | Matt Bracken | Courtney O’Neal-Allen | Michael Hilario | Steven Han | Henry Arguello | Renzo Rey de Castro | Abbie Gelinne | AJ Vicens | Austin Norris, MBA | Christian Vasquez | Colin Wood | Derek Johnson | Elias Groll | Giannina Vera | Jon Harper | Julia Weaver | Keely Quinlan | Kylie Galyen | Madison Alder | Mark Pomerleau | Mikayla Easley | Rebecca Heilweil | Shanima P. | Sophia Fox-Sowell | Spenser Wellen | Samantha Whitehorne | Tim Starks

This week, the 2024 #FedScoop50 Awards brought together federal technology leaders at The Hay-Adams in Washington, D.C., to celebrate their outstanding contributions to innovation and transformation in government and public service. A huge congratulations to this year’s honorees—your dedication to progress is driving meaningful change and shaping the future of federal technology. Special thanks to our sponsors— AWS Public Sector, Google for Government, Salesforce, SAP | Carahsoft, and T-Mobile for Government—for supporting this celebration of excellence. ? Explore the full list of 2024 winners: https://lnkd.in/ex3P9fH5 Golden Gov: Federal Executive of the Year: Paul Abbate | Leslie Beavers | Guy Cavallo | Ann Dunkin | Dr. Kelly E. Fletcher | Jason Gray | Mina Hsiang | Eric Hysen | Clare Martorana | Drew Myklegard | Melinda Rogers | Danny Werfel Federal Leadership: Tony Arcadi | Hemant Baidwan | Sheena Burrell | Terry Carpenter | Kirsten Dalboe | Michael Duffy | Brian E. | Marcela Escobar-Alava | Dr. Matthew Graviss | Cynthia Kaiser | Ted Kaouk, PhD | Robert King | Ann Lewis | David McKeown | Adele Merritt | Eric Mill | Daniel Morgan | Nand Mulchandani | Yemi Oshinnaiye | Kaschit Pandya | Lakshmi Raman | James Saunders | Micky Tripathi | Zach Whitman | Charles Worthington

On Tuesday, United States Department of Defense Secretary Austin and his team are in Palawan, Philippines to meet with their defense counterparts at their WESCOM headquarters. He’s also touring the C2 Fusion Center and observing a drone demonstration of capabilities the militaries’ are co-developing.?

United States Department of Defense Secretary Austin and his team are wheels down in the Philippines. Here in Manila, he will meet participate in bilateral meetings and other events with Secretary of National Defense Teodoro and President Marcos.

United States Department of Defense Secretary Austin and his team are in Darwin, Australia today to participate in a trilateral defense ministerial meeting with his Australian and Japanese counterparts.?“Interoperability” has been the word of the day — with commitments from all sides to continue deepening the connections between their militaries and weapons assets. Stay connected for more live updates and in-depth coverage from DefenseScoop’s Brandi Vincent.

Missed #CyberTalks? Access it anytime, anywhere! Dive into critical dialogues at the convergence of government and technology. The rapid rise in cyber threats, propelled by technological advancements like AI and the expanding capabilities of both nation-state and criminal hackers, demands robust defensive measures. Gain invaluable insights from leaders in the public and private sectors on strengthening our digital defenses and enhancing national and global security. ?? Explore the full sessions from CyberTalks 2024, now available on-demand. Equip yourself with a wealth of expert knowledge and actionable strategies to enhance your organization’s security posture and contribute to worldwide stability. Watch now: https://lnkd.in/eUjhwKCv Harry Coker | Clare Martorana | Michael Duffy | Morgan Adamski | Iranga Kahangama | Anne Marie Schumann | Lt. Col. Andrew Wonpat | Cynthia Kaiser | Laura Galante | Nick P. | Cherilyn Pascoe | Jennifer Franks | Terry Kalka | Shelly Hartsook | Ami Luttwak | Erin Joe | Christine Halvorsen | Eric Trexler | Dr. Matthew McFadden | Marcos Rogers | Trevor Brenn | Wole Moses | Lamont Copeland | Gregory L. Otto | Billy Mitchell | Wyatt Kash | Goldy Kamali | Wiz | Google for Government - Google Cloud | Okta | Cisco | General Dynamics Information Technology | Palo Alto Networks | Varonis | Verizon Business

Jake Williams, SVP of Modernization for Scoop News Group, wrapped up the #ITModAISummit with a heartfelt thanks to our speakers and attendees, highlighting a day filled with insightful discussions on the evolving landscape of AI. Don’t miss out on future events: https://lnkd.in/ey7ydg6b #ITModSummit

Jared Coyle, Chief AI Officer for North America at SAP, and Jake Williams, SVP of Modernization at Scoop News Group, explored the real-world impact of AI in government at the #ITModAISummit. Coyle shared insights on leveraging AI to create trusted, actionable experiences and tackle operational challenges in the public sector. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eUxzrnZf #ITModSummit

At the #ITModAISummit, Amaya Capellan, CIO of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Richard McHattie, CIO of Maricopa County, and Shawnzia Thomas, MPA, CIO of the State of Georgia, joined Jake Williams, SVP of Modernization at Scoop News Group, to discuss AI’s potential to streamline government processes, close workforce skill gaps, and enhance both employee and constituent experiences. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eUxzrnZf #ITModSummit Georgia Technology Authority

Chris Saunders, Public Sector Solution Engineering Leader for Wiz, outlined critical security measures, including assessing AI pipelines, identifying risks, and prioritizing vulnerabilities to prevent data leaks and unauthorized access. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eUxzrnZf #ITModAISummit #ITModSummit