Get a Head Start on Your Data Strategy Action Plan this FFYE
The end of the federal fiscal year is a great time for public sector decision-makers to consider how their respective organizations can get a head start on supporting the Federal Data Strategy Action Plan. The current draft of the plan, which is scheduled to be finalized by September, contains several recommendations required to be completed within a 3-, 6- or 12-month timeframe.
How AI Will Change Federal Networking
Machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) could very well be the next major technological advancements that change the way federal IT pros work. These technologies can provide substantial benefits to any IT shop, particularly when it comes to security, network, and application performance.
Examining the OPEN Government Data Act
2019 is off to a great start for anyone in the business of working with data in the public sector. President Trump signed the Foundations for Evidence-Based Policymaking Act on January 14th, and with it, the OPEN Government Data Act has finally become law.[1]
Could Big Data and Analytics Provide the Answer to the IRS’ Woes?
On Tax Day, 2018, the unthinkable (but not unexpected) happened. The IRS’ IT system crashed after a hardware issue took down a number of apps including those that interface with third-party tax preparation software as well as the IRS Direct Pay application.
IRS IT Systems are Decades Old
Can Blockchain Help Agencies be More Efficient?
Blockchain is no longer just a buzzword or simply a “technology to watch.” This database technology is being explored by agencies across government, from the General Services Administration (GSA) to Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), from the Federal Maritime Commission to military supply chain professionals across the Department of Defense (DoD).
The promise of blockchain is dramatic. It can help enhance agencies’ business processes and provide far greater transparency and efficiency.
The U.S. Government Is All for Connected Cars, But It’s Big Data That’s Pushing the Boundaries
What does the U.S. government have to do with “connected cars”? Quite a lot.
Even When the Lights Go Out in Government, Data Never Sleeps
Government shutdowns are a costly business. The 2013 shutdown cost $24 billion in lost economic output while the 1996 shutdown resulted in $2.1 billion in government costs. We are yet to learn the impact, if any, of the three-day 2018 shutdown.
But, what we do know is that shutdowns are not universal. For many critical government employees, the lights never go out. Here’s just a shortlist:
Veterans Affairs (VA) remained operational.