Nicole Burdette

Enterprise tech marketing & comms leader helping complex brands earn trust, shape markets, and grow. Principal at 300Brand. AI | Cyber | FedTech | GovTech

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Save the date 📅 The #RedHatGov Symposium returns in person on Oct. 28, 2026, at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center in Washington, D.C.

Check back soon for registration and program details: https://t.co/8i8orA2Bv2 @RedHatGov

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The @NSF is bringing quantum technologies together.

NSF has launched Project TRIAD, a new initiative to integrate quantum sensing, quantum networking, and quantum computing into a single operational system aimed at accelerating real-world applications and strengthening U.S. competitiveness. ⚛️

Read more: https://t.co/y8tKgMiUpX

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The #FederalIT workforce and the leaders guiding it are changing in real time. 
Join me at @MeriTalk's #ShiftHappensForum on July 14 in Washington, D.C., where I'll moderate conversations on workforce transformation and future-ready leadership. 
https://t.co/5SLbtnTMDi

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ICYMI: Cybersecurity report cards are coming to K-12 schools.

The @CoSN will lead the Cybersecurity Rubric & Community of Recognition Excellence program, helping districts assess and strengthen their cyber defenses amid growing threats targeting schools.

Read more on MeriTalk SLG: https://t.co/5uzHcj9QwU

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What if #AI's biggest impact on #government isn't productivity?

Federal leaders say workforce planning and procurement may be among the most valuable use cases emerging today. More from @IBM #ThinkGov2026: https://t.co/30BOSREvPy

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@McKQuarterly overview on the Quantum opportunity: https://t.co/jSntSjODJG

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The new #Quantum #EOs put focus on three areas: innovation, security, and ecosystem development. The biggest near-term impact on industry may be the broad focus on domestic workforce development, manufacturing, and supply chains, and the commitment to public-private partnership.

Sharing a few good resources in the comments below 👇

#QuantumComputing #FederalIT #Cybersecurity #GovTech #TechPolicy #EmergingTech

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White House Fact Sheet on the EOs: https://t.co/xEnzJixTsr

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The military has a force for land, sea, air, and space. A new @CSIS commission says it's time for one dedicated to cybersecurity too. Its proposed Cyber Force could launch within 12-18 months. #Cybersecurity #DefenseTech #CyberForce

Read our analysis!
https://t.co/4EisKObv89

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#FederalIT leaders do not need to choose between better digital services and stronger security. A new @Cloudflare issue brief shows how agencies can secure AI across the full request-to-response path, without slowing innovation. Learn more: https://t.co/yYsU8rMTQe #Cybersecurity

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“Knowing is half the battle.”

That idea anchors this #RedHatGov Symposium discussion with @NATO_SACT's Col. Arnel David, @uafairbanks Dr. Troy Bouffard, and @RedHatGov's Stephen Gordon as they explore sensor integration, data foundations, and AI’s role in modern #missiledefense.

Watch on demand: https://t.co/CEUySRdVcK

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💡Digital twins, real results. At @NPS_Monterey, modeling and simulation helps leaders see it, test it, then do it – smarter and faster. Learn how they’re applying #AI + M&S to mission outcomes: https://t.co/hV7GNASYCC
#AIReadiness #DigitalTwins #FedIT

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#GoDukes

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From Division 3 to the CFP.

JMU Nation, it's Game Day!

#GoDukes | #CFBPlayoff

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Modernization succeeds when three things align:
1️⃣ Clear mission outcomes
2️⃣ Actionable data
3️⃣ Stakeholder collaboration

@Maximus_news explains why these pillars matter most: https://t.co/sn7AOwLzmC

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@MeriTalk Thank you @MeriTalk research team!

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A must-read for everyone tracking #Federal #IT trends

#govcon #AI #technology #FedCIO

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🚨 New MeriTalk research shares insights from 10 #federal CIO offices on FY26 top priorities, hurdles they are facing, and where CIOs need more support. Read the full report: https://t.co/2LQJPKYTdD

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#Cloud modernization at the @DeptofWar must keep pace with the threat landscape. @Maximus_news’s Ray Hall explains how zero trust, modular pipelines, and mesh cloud will shape the next generation of resilient digital operations.

See the Q&A: https://t.co/rnVyxxWVGY

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The @USSpaceForce is reshaping how it develops and delivers capabilities, unveiling a plan designed to speed acquisitions and increase agility under the Pentagon’s new #acquisition reform initiative. @CSIS
https://t.co/TwmzYRbOcC

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MeriTalk gathered insight from 10 #federal #CIO offices to uncover their top priorities, pressure points, and playbook for the year ahead. Watch “Federal CIOs: FY26 Top Tech Priorities" to learn more: https://t.co/phcyFbmD8Y