Ross Gianfortune

Washington, D.C.

Managing Editor at GovCIO Media & Research

Digital journalist/editor. Bylines @washingtonpost, @theatlantic, some zines, etc. @rjgianfortune basically everywhere, including bsky, IG, whatever.

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Articles

JWCC Next Targets Longer-Term, More Flexible Cloud Approach

1 week ago | govciomedia.com | Ross Gianfortune

DISA emphasizes market research and partner feedback to adapt to changing technology landscape and demands. The next generation of the Defense Department’s cloud computing capabilities is near, building upon the foundation laid by 2022’s Joint Warfighting Cloud Capability (JWCC) contract vehicle. JWCC Next, the new program, aims to extend the contract, engage with industry and strategic partners and address evolving national security cloud demands.
AI is Paramount for Military Dominance, Sea Service Leaders Say

2 weeks ago | govciomedia.com | Ross Gianfortune

Officials at Sea-Air-Space said AI and autonomous systems are essential for maintaining military superiority across domains. Artificial intelligence and autonomous systems play a critical role in maintaining military superiority for the Defense Department, officials said Monday at Sea-Air-Space in National Harbor, Maryland. “The way the Navy has gotten after this is really recognizing that AI is like electricity. It’s ubiquitous,” Chief of Naval Research Rear Adm. Kurt Rothenhaus said.
New Nominees to Oversee Pentagon's Tech, Cyber Strategy

2 weeks ago | govciomedia.com | Ross Gianfortune

Trump nominates Michael Dodd and Katherine Sutton, highlighting the administration’s push for AI, hypersonics and cyber warfare advancements. President Donald Trump nominated Defense Innovation Unit’s Michael Dodd and U.S. Cyber Command’s Katherine Sutton for assistant secretary of defense positions last week to oversee the Defense Department’s technology and cybersecurity priorities, respectively.
Rising Threats Push Agencies to Revamp Cyber Defenses

3 weeks ago | govciomedia.com | Ross Gianfortune

NIST and DHMS officials boost data security with the evolution of CSF 2.0 and push toward attribute-based access control amid the rise of AI.
Kratsios Brings AI, 5G, Future Tech to OSTP Forefront

3 weeks ago | govciomedia.com | Ross Gianfortune

The former federal CTO’s return to the White House signals renewed push for U.S. innovation in emerging technology. The Senate last week confirmed Michael Kratsios to be the director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) and the science advisor to the President last week, bringing him back to a role he held for a time during President Donald Trump’s first term. The Senate approved Kratsios with a bipartisan vote of 74-25.
CMMC Is a National Security Imperative, DOD Official Says

4 weeks ago | govciomedia.com | Ross Gianfortune

Stacy Bostjanick says CMMC ensures robust cybersecurity to protect against cyber espionage and secure the nation’s competitive advantage.
‘Talent Is Our Asymmetric Advantage’, Pentagon Officials Say

1 month ago | govciomedia.com | Ross Gianfortune

DISA and Cybercom leaders emphasize the need for dynamic skills, continuous learning and industry partnerships to prepare for future threats. Military and industry leaders need to prepare the workforce to evolve to meet emerging threats, defense leaders said during the inaugural Cyber Workforce Summit in Washington, D.C. on Thursday. “Talent is our asymmetric advantage. We don’t have … depth and scale. Our enemies do,” Lt. Gen.
Pentagon's Software Modernization Plan Targets Speed

1 month ago | govciomedia.com | Ross Gianfortune

The Defense Department’s new software modernization plan builds on efficiency, warfighter feedback and adapting to rapidly evolving threats, according to DOD CIO for Information Enterprise, Cloud and Software Modernization Directorate, Software Modernization Lead Ana Kreiensieck.
Q&A: DOGE Caucus Tackles Government Inefficiency with Tech

1 month ago | govciomedia.com | Ross Gianfortune

Rep. Pete Sessions, co-chair of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) Caucus, said the group is working in concert with the Trump administration’s DOGE initiatives to improve government efficiency by updating outdated systems and ensuring data integrity. Sessions sat down with GovCIO Media & Research to discuss what the DOGE Caucus is doing and the role of technology in enhancing government efficiency.
AI's Role in National Security Hinges on Data Quality

1 month ago | govciomedia.com | Ross Gianfortune

Defense IT officials warn of “hallucinations” and uncertainty in AI output, stressing need for rigorous validation. Artificial intelligence implementation for national security requires agility, data integrity and strategic adaptation, defense officials said Thursday at the Defense IT Summit in Arlington, Virginia. “There are constant innovations out there.