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Why the Future of Federal Tech Relies on Workforce Readiness
['Meritalk Staff']
MeriTalk
3 trends impacting tech readiness in federal agenciesThree key trends are making the tech skills gap in federal agencies even more apparent: the move from AI pilots to production, AI and cybersecurity overlap, and DoD mandates.
Obligated federal AI spending grew from $675 million to $7.2 billion between 2024 and 2026 (a 966% increase), while potential contract value climbed even faster.
In other words, the constraint on federal AI isn’t the technology or the budget.
A qualified workforce is what converts investment into outcomes.
Our platform also gives leaders the analytics to track workforce readiness as skills and requirements evolve.