Is Your Agency AI Ready?

Artificial Intelligence (AI) algorithms consume and analyze large volumes of data, in real time, regardless of how well the data is governed and curated. It’s all about the data. At a time when Federal agencies and contractors are seeking opportunities to leverage the power of AI, I believe it’s important to pause and evaluate the AI readiness of the organization. One possible indicator of readiness may be found in how the agency is
implementing its Data Strategy. Every Federal agency is a data agency yet it’s not clear to me whether that perspective is a shared organizational vision and common strategy. Is your data strategy an aspirational, and visionary document (words) or is it actionable and operationalized into both the mission and the way business gets done across your organization? I pose this question because an effective data strategy implies recognition
by the agency that data is a strategic asset and must be managed, governed, and secured throughout its lifecycle. The successful implementation of the strategy is a critical prerequisite for adopting AI capabilities to drive operational efficiencies and effectiveness.