Posts By Megan Pleasant

Cloud-Native AI, On-Premises Control: A New Path to Government AI Innovation

Government agencies are under growing pressure to embrace AI. But for organizations managing sensitive data, there’s a catch: how do you take advantage of advanced AI capabilities without sending mission-critical information to the public cloud? That challenge is stopping many promising AI initiatives before they can scale. Concerns about unpredictable cloud costs, data sovereignty requirements,Read… Read more »

Online Training: Let’s Look at the August Line-Up

As back-to-school season nears, maybe you’re feeling a little inspired to do some learning yourself? We’ve got you covered with plenty of free online trainings throughout the month of August. You’ll learn tips and techniques from experts on creating more satisfactory customer service, shoring up your cybersecurity, and conquering conflict resolution. Take a closer lookRead… Read more »

Can You Distinguish Coaching From Micromanaging?

Most supervisors want to support their teams — but where’s the line between helpful guidance and too much oversight? In our most recent Supervisors in Government Community of Practice session, we sat down with Julia Barr, Senior Manager, Partnership for Public Service, for a candid discussion on the differences between coaching and micromanaging, how eachRead… Read more »

You Can’t Secure What You Can’t See: The Case for Visibility

From water treatment plants and public utilities to traffic management systems, communities rely on operational technology (OT) every day. These systems help deliver essential public services, but they also present a unique cybersecurity challenge. OT environments often include specialized and legacy equipment that can be difficult to identify, manage, and secure using traditional IT tools.Read… Read more »

Celebrating Government’s Unsung Heroes: Submit a Nomination for the NextGen Public Service Awards

Public servants rarely seek the spotlight. They spend their days solving problems, improving services, supporting colleagues, and helping communities thrive. Yet many of their contributions go unrecognized outside their immediate teams. That’s why the NextGen Public Service Awards were created: to celebrate the government employees who are making a real difference and ensure their workRead… Read more »

The Next Evolution: Why Agencies Are Exploring Agentic AI

Artificial intelligence is evolving. For years, organizations have used AI for IT Operations (AIOps) to help monitor systems, identify issues and recommend solutions. Now, a new approach is emerging: agentic AI, which moves beyond analysis and into action, helping organizations not only understand problems, but also resolve them. From Insight to Action AIOps was designedRead… Read more »

Modernization Done Right: Lessons From Thought Leaders

Modernization isn’t just about upgrading technology. It’s about delivering better outcomes for the people government serves. As agencies look to improve service delivery, strengthen security and operate more efficiently, they are rethinking how systems, data and processes work together. During the July 15 webinar, How Modernization Drives Better Outcomes, government and industry leaders discussed whatRead… Read more »

Keynote Speakers

Look Who’s Talking: Explore Our NextGen Keynote Speaker Line-Up

At the NextGen Government Training Virtual Summit, we aim to have diverse, intelligent, and experienced speakers. We’ve put together an impressive keynote speaker line-up for NextGen, and we can’t wait for you to meet them. Read on for a quick introduction of our experts, and afterwards, don’t forget to register for the event on Wednesday,Read… Read more »

CX

Common AI Use Cases in CX 

AI is already affecting how citizens engage with government, raising expectations for faster, more intuitive services. Agencies that don’t understand where AI delivers real value risk missing opportunities to improve trust and experience at scale. During the latest CX Community of Practice, we welcomed guest speaker Luke Norris, Vice President, Platform Strategy & Digital Transformation,Read… Read more »