Art of Procurement
SEPTEMBER 2, 2022
Procurement 6 is a new short podcast from Art of Procurement that will be published in the Art of Procurement. The post [Pod] Procurement 6 – September 02, 2022 appeared first on Art of Procurement.
FedTech Magazine
DECEMBER 12, 2022
Many government agencies lag in adoption of cloud computing and cite various obstacles as a deterrent. Let’s examine some common beliefs about cloud migration to determine which might be true and which might be misconceptions. Fact: Government Agencies Struggle with Siloed Data Siloed data is a major obstacle for government agencies. Information collected over decades includes isolated and duplicate data that limits visibility across agencies, many of which operate under their own policies.
GovLoop
DECEMBER 8, 2022
Cloud-based technology can make agencies more efficient and reduce stress on government workforces. But not all public-sector entities embrace the cloud; in fact, some strongly resist it. During a recent online training entitled “Top Reasons Agencies Are Moving to Cloud in 2023,” GovLoop heard from three government and industry experts, who discussed why agencies sometimes balk at adopting cloud solutions.
ivalua
NOVEMBER 28, 2022
83% fear the biggest disruption from Brexit is yet to come, while increasing supply chain disruption caused revenues to drop by an estimated 18%. London, UK, 28th November, 2022. Research from Ivalua , a leading global spend management cloud provider , has revealed that 80% of UK businesses say that Brexit has been the biggest disrupter to supply chains in the last 12 months, while 83% fear the biggest disruption from Brexit is yet to come.
Speaker: Jeff Dickinson - President and CEO of Railgistixs Transport, Supply Chain and Logistics Thought Leader
Despite the ongoing transformation of the supply chain and logistics landscape, the steadfast importance of carrier safety remains a core principle. From prioritizing preventative maintenance to optimizing fleet utilization, the fundamentals persist. If you’re overlooking and neglecting essential safety precautions today, this could result in expensive repairs and potential safety hazards in the future. 🚧 Join Jeff Dickinson for a conversation on how to mitigate risk, enforce compliance,
Federal Construction Contracting
JUNE 7, 2022
Oftentimes, contractors find it difficult to differentiate between the government’s acts taken in its sovereign capacity as opposed to those taken in its contractual capacity. The government acts in its sovereign capacity when it takes actions that are general and public in nature and do not target any particular contractor; rather the impact of the government’s action on its contracts is merely incidental to the purpose of a broader governmental objective.
Fox Rothschild: Government Contracts
DECEMBER 20, 2022
This is the eighth (and last) of an eight-part series addressing cutting-edge strategies for Certified Claims under the Contract Disputes Act (CDA). Certified Claims are the primary avenue available to government contractors to recover damages due to changes, delays, inefficiencies, and other government-caused issues – a particularly important point for contractors seeking to maintain positive cashflow while facing the prospect of an economic slowdown or recession.
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Key Solutions
DECEMBER 14, 2022
Although often overlooked, Graphic Design is incredibly integral to government work. Federal government design specifically relies on past and modern-day successes of good design practices in America.
Magnus Legal
DECEMBER 22, 2022
There are some peculiarities that foreign tenderers should be aware of. We are happy to give you our 5 best tips for tendering in Norway.
Bonfire
NOVEMBER 22, 2022
Public water utilities around the country are facing the monumental task of updating aging water systems. But trying to fund a persistent list of deferred and priority projects in an era of shrinking local government revenues, staff constraints, and heightened constituent sensitivity to rate increases makes for a challenging environment. There’s never been a better time to explore creative solutions for stretching budgets further and turning federal infrastructure funding into transformative inv
FedTech Magazine
AUGUST 14, 2022
The Defense Department has been investing in 5G wireless technology for years, partnering with commercial partners to test use cases at military bases for everything from edge computing to connected vehicles, base security and more. As the DOD evolves its use of 5G technology, it is also looking to dynamic spectrum sharing technology to ensure it can continue to use both its core military systems without interference and expand its wireless offerings.
FedTech Magazine
SEPTEMBER 2, 2022
Deploying cost-effective, reliable infrastructure is a must in the public sector. Multiple cities and states turn to Amazon Web Services. Cloud resources are essential for serving web pages and juggling terabytes of user data. What should IT departments consider before hopping aboard? Click the banner to receive curated content by becoming an Insider.
FedTech Magazine
SEPTEMBER 8, 2022
Federal agencies received a going-away present from 2021 as the year came to a close — the discovery of the Log4j vulnerability, possibly present in thousands of commercial off-the-shelf products and a sign that the cybersecurity environment continued to bear watching. As 2022 rolled on, the federal government and its private sector partners worked through the possibility of Russian cyberattacks, continuing IT supply chain delays and deadlines to comply with White House executive orders on cyber
Art of Procurement
SEPTEMBER 19, 2022
“Perhaps I shouldn’t say this in a public sphere, but within our class of multilateral development banks, my ideal is. The post [Pod] Setting the Standard for Procurement in Western Africa w/ Steve Ashcroft appeared first on Art of Procurement.
FedTech Magazine
OCTOBER 18, 2022
Reports of large-scale cyberattacks such as the Russian breach of SolarWinds, the passage of the Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act of 2018 and the signing of President Joe Biden’s cybersecurity executive order have kept cyber supply chain risks top of mind for policymakers and federal agencies. Here’s an update on what agencies can do to defend against these threats and how the General Services Administration is helping agencies mitigate cyber supply chain risks.
FedTech Magazine
OCTOBER 5, 2022
The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) helps keep the world’s waterways safe for commercial vessels, private boaters, military ships and other mariners. As part of its role overseeing navigation, the agency identifies obstacles and hazards at sea and supports national security efforts by warning of potential threats. Earlier this year, NGA put in place artificial intelligence (AI) technology called the Source Maritime Automated Processing System (SMAPS), which helps analysts sort thro
FedTech Magazine
NOVEMBER 28, 2022
Data is moving increasingly toward the edge. Gartner, for example, predicts that by 2025, more than half of enterprise-managed data will be created and processed outside the data center or cloud. At the same time, government agencies increasingly recognize the need to apply artificial intelligence to data, leveraging AI to accelerate analytics to drive actionable decision-making.
FedTech Magazine
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
Overhauling the Navy’s IT structure isn’t a matter of a singular pivot. A ripped-to-the-studs approach became warranted after years of lag, with multiple entities — and billions of dollars — now focused on a midstream overhaul of the aged system. At a panel discussion earlier this year, Navy CIO Aaron Weis noted that the service branch is making a move toward modernization.
FedTech Magazine
NOVEMBER 3, 2022
Americans and others trying to get assistance from the Department of Homeland Security and its subagencies spend about 190 million hours every year on paperwork, says DHS CIO Eric Hysen, who wants that time to be cut dramatically. DHS is hiring hundreds of new employees tasked with improving customer experience, an issue that’s gaining traction across government thanks to an executive order issued last December.
FedTech Magazine
SEPTEMBER 9, 2022
Federal agencies have long followed the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s Risk Management Framework for Information Systems and Organizations to help agencies select the appropriate safeguards related to cybersecurity, privacy and supply chain risk management. A key component of how agency IT officials assess risk and deploy new information systems is an authorization to operate, or ATO.
FedTech Magazine
AUGUST 23, 2022
The role of the federal government in citizens’ everyday lives has drastically changed over the past two years. Between the pandemic, record-breaking data breaches, ransomware attacks and the shift to virtual services, federal agencies are looking for ways to continue developing their technology services to meet changing needs. The Government Accountability Office recently released a new strategic plan that will guide efforts from 2022 to 2027 as the agency aids federal operations and addresses
GovLoop
AUGUST 26, 2022
In a lot of workplaces, the idea is that the best employees are the ones that climb the ladder. The expectation seems to be: The people who are best at their jobs are the ones who would be best suited to run the company someday. Therefore, those people are the same people who seek increasing responsibility and get promoted. I think something is missing from this picture.
FedTech Magazine
AUGUST 14, 2022
Imagine autonomous shuttle buses transporting military personnel around a base, or a smart warehouse using a distributed sensor network and robotics to track military vehicles. Or, picture a medic in the field receiving immersive training remotely. All of that and more is becoming reality at military bases from Georgia to the Hawaiian Islands, as the Department of Defense prototypes 5G wireless connectivity, network interoperability and security, and 5G-enabled applications such as augmented rea
Art of Procurement
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
“The stigma associated with outsourcing is from bad experiences. I think so many people have hired an outside firm with. The post [Pod] The Great Procurement Talent Reshuffling w/ Joe Payne and Jennifer Ulrich appeared first on Art of Procurement.
GovLoop
OCTOBER 20, 2022
Imagine listening to your emails pile in your inbox while you are working on a major project before attending an important meeting that starts in 10 minutes. Just then, your supervisor walks over and asks if you could complete an additional assignment before the end of the day. You accept the task because you want to prove that you’re up for the challenge, but deep down you know that you’re overwhelmed.
GovLoop
OCTOBER 7, 2022
One of the most time-consuming and painstaking aspects of cybersecurity, both on-prem and in the cloud, is configuration management. Configuration management is critical because many products come with default settings that do not provide adequate security. One area of particular concern is the operating system, especially when considering cybersecurity in the cloud.
GovLoop
SEPTEMBER 26, 2022
When planning for transformation, we often focus on the technology and expect the workplace culture to follow. But real change requires an engaged workforce. An environment for transformation is one in which people shape the purpose, path and outcome of each project and can acquire the skills they’ll need for the mission. Michael Gregg, Cybersecurity Chief for North Dakota, and Tony Holmes, Practice Lead for Solutions Architects Public Sector at Pluralsight, outlined how to build a culture that
GovLoop
OCTOBER 4, 2022
When you’re a newbie, the wisdom of long-timers can lift the veil on the mysteries of life as a public servant. According to our experts, the most important thing in starting your government job is to embrace the complex and varied environment you’ve entered and explore it. “Government is an ocean of opportunity,” said G. Nagesh Rao, Chief Information Officer (CIO) for the Commerce Department’s Bureau of Industry and Security.
GovLoop
NOVEMBER 11, 2022
As another year comes to an end, it’s a great opportunity to take some time for self-reflection. There’s no doubt these last few years have been challenging for many of us. As we look back on the year, what are some of the highlights we want to carry forward? Have we accomplished the goals we set for ourselves? What else do we want to tackle in the remaining days?
GovLoop
AUGUST 10, 2022
While interpersonal conflict can seem like an unavoidable fact of office life, your approach to it is ultimately what determines how it affects both you and those around you. By acting in a mature and reasonable manner, you can turn disagreements into opportunities for learning and personal growth. Take a look at these four tips for managing conflict in a professional manner, and think about how you can best incorporate them to help foster a friendly, tension-free office environment. 1.
FedTech Magazine
SEPTEMBER 14, 2022
The federal government collects and produces almost unimaginable amounts of information. The — 914 million unique files. And that’s just static information; every day there’s another report or white paper or written testimony that must be absorbed. If you want to learn more about what’s going on in government but need a break from screens, we’ve got an option.
FedTech Magazine
OCTOBER 25, 2022
This year marks the 20th anniversary of the pivotal E-Government Act of 2002, which provides guidelines on how government agencies use IT to handle personal information. Several federal CIOs who were on the front lines of carrying out the act said it was a critical part of their IT modernization journeys, driving technology to solve some of the most difficult challenges facing the government.
FedTech Magazine
OCTOBER 19, 2022
To see the impact of the Federal Information Technology Acquisition Reform Act, all you need to do is look at the numbers — and the letters. FITARA’s semiannual assessment ranks agencies on how well they meet the requirements outlined in the law, including data center optimization, enhancing CIO authority, cybersecurity and more. When 24 agencies were first assessed on the FITARA report card in 2015, only seven received a grade of C or higher.
FedTech Magazine
OCTOBER 3, 2022
“Our data’s been compromised.” Those are words no agency team member wants to hear. And, most likely, agencies will experience significant downtime in the process of recovering data, according to the Veeam 2022 Data Protection Trends Report. The report found that after an incident affects operations, 90 percent of enterprises experience a gap between how quickly they need that data to return to productivity and how fast they can actually recover it.
FedTech Magazine
SEPTEMBER 27, 2022
Without application programming interfaces, the modern internet would not be possible. APIs let developers connect easily to cloud-based and on-premises services from different vendors, as well as offer their own customers the ability to programmatically interact with products and services. APIs are the glue that holds modern technology environments together, but they also raise potential security concerns, requiring attention from developers and cybersecurity professionals to ensure they oper
FedTech Magazine
OCTOBER 31, 2022
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs oversees a diverse array of operations, including healthcare services, insurance and benefits systems, and cemeteries. As recently as four years ago, its video teleconferencing technology was equally diverse; each service area used its own equipment for its own purposes. The various video platforms weren’t necessarily compatible with each other, let alone easy to upgrade all at once.
FedTech Magazine
AUGUST 17, 2022
In addition to the traditional advanced persistent threats from traditional nation-state actors, cybersecurity threats have lately been coming from unexpected places. Legitimate software updates and open-source software have contained major vulnerabilities that IT experts did not expect. Tony Sabaj, head of channel engineering for the Americas/Office of the CTO for Check Point Software Technologies, explains what security officials should be watching for.
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