Frank Konkel is the Editor-in-Chief at GovExec. He covers a range of topics including technology, artificial intelligence, and government policy, with a focus on AI platforms, generative AI, and tech policy. Frank's insights and analysis have been featured in prominent publications such as RealClearDefense, Route Fifty, FCW, Defense One, Government Executive, Washington Technology, and Nextgov/FCW.
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The senior executive worked at AWS since 2017.
Nearly 200 agentic-AI bots are already running autonomously as the combat support agency pushes ahead with AI-powered tools, CIO says.
Nearly 200 agentic-AI bots are already running autonomously as the combat support agency pushes ahead with AI-powered tools, CIO says.
Michael Lynch joined the General Services Administration in January 2025 as a senior advisor and later became the agency’s deputy administrator.
Michael Lynch joined the General Services Administration in January 2025 as a senior advisor and later became the agency’s deputy administrator.
Tim Hartman will transition into a senior advisory role with the company.
Pavan Pidugu resigned his position as the Transportation Department’s chief information officer on Sept. 4.
By: Douglas Rissing, Frank Konkel
The Maryland firm known for its Intelligent Computing Platform will offer significant discounts to government customers on software licenses and pilots through September 30, 2028.
By: Christian Robles, Frank Konkel
The U.S. Navy dramatically upped its use of pilot tech programs, shuttered old technology systems and moved into the modern tech arena — and it is sharing its lessons learned from along the way.
By: Frank Konkel, Christian Robles
The U.S. Navy dramatically upped its use of pilot tech programs, shuttered old technology systems and moved into the modern tech arena — and it is sharing its lessons learned along the way.
