Each technology chapter begins with an overview of the basics—the major technical subfelds, concepts, and terms needed to understand how a technology works and could affect society.

Mar 31, 2026 · Information technology (IT) plays a crucial role in every service the Federal Government provides to the public, and the effective use of that technology is paramount to achieving the...

Critical Technology Elements and Technology Readiness Levels TRAs involve two essential concepts, critical technology elements (CTEs) and Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs).

First, technology is defined as consisting of both hardware and software (the knowledge required to produce and use technological hard-ware). Second, the essential feature of technology – its …

National Impact: The AI enabled understanding and control of complex quantum systems will accelerate the deployment of quantum technologies and accelerate their utilization for currently intractable …

Virtually every technology company, from hyperscalers and data platforms to model providers and startups, is aiming to capture value in the multi-agent ecosystem, especially as projections indicate …

Four in five small business owners report that technology enables better relationships with customers and that customers directly benefit from using tech to interact with the business.