Foundation for AI success in GovCon: Insights from Unanet’s Steve Karp

Discover the six essentials every government contractor needs to get real value from AI.

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Artificial intelligence is transforming the way government contractors win business, manage projects, and stay compliant. But many firms still struggle to move from experimentation to true impact. The difference between those seeing real results and those spinning their wheels often comes down to one thing: foundation. 

In a new Defense and Munitions feature, Steve Karp, Unanet’s Chief Innovation Officer, breaks down the six fundamentals that separate successful AI adopters from the rest. Drawing on firsthand experience with GovCon firms and Unanet’s own AI journey, Steve explains how to strengthen your organization’s data, systems, and culture to unlock AI’s full potential. 

AI can help GovCons uncover profitable bid opportunities, reduce proposal costs by up to half, and predict project risks before they escalate. But without strong data governance, integration, and stewardship, these capabilities won’t deliver consistent value. Steve’s article offers a practical roadmap to overcome those barriers, starting with how you treat and manage your data. 

If your company is serious about using AI to compete smarter, deliver faster, and operate more efficiently, this is a must-read. Learn how to build a digital ecosystem where data flows securely, decisions happen in real time, and AI becomes a trusted business partner rather than a buzzword. 

Read Steve Karp’s full article in Defense and Munitions: 6 fundamentals for AI success for defense contractors