Agencies cannot discuss future innovation without also talking about cybersecurity. Let’s dive into some key considerations for agencies to create a secure digital ecosystem: Building a Stronger Cyber Foundation Agencies need to address two givens in today’s cyber landscape: that the risk of attacks continues to grow —so they need to adopt better defenses —Read… Read more »
In 2022, as part of the Inflation Reduction Act, Congress increased funding for the IRS, earmarking this new investment for operations support and business systems modernization, including the incorporation of artificial intelligence (AI). The emergence of a new generation of AI-based tools and solutions has the potential to transform how the IRS delivers services toRead… Read more »
In today’s threat environment, where ransomware and other attacks aim to steal and exploit user credentials, a focus on identity “is the first step in securing state and local systems,” said James Imanian, Senior Director, U.S. Federal Technology Office at CyberArk. Yet many state and local IT teams struggle to implement strong identity controls.
Agentic AI is a breakthrough technology that brings true autonomy to artificial intelligence. Unlike conventional AI, which follows fixed algorithms and predefined tasks within static parameters, agentic AI senses its environment, learns from real-time data, and makes independent decisions that align with strategic goals.
As agencies accelerate their adoption of artificial intelligence-based solutions, they need to ensure the underlying data is AI-ready. In this video interview, Andrew Churchill of Qlik and Piyush Bothra of AWS discuss how to lay a strong data foundation for AI initiatives.
In our modern world, we’re often caught up in the whirlwind of thoughts, plans, and to-do lists. Our minds race from one task to the next, rarely pausing to tune in to the wisdom of our bodies. We become disconnected from the subtle cues and signals that our bodies are constantly sending us – the… Read more »
Frontline workers know how AI tools could improve their daily tasks better than leadership or IT specialists probably do. A grassroots approach encourages innovation from the ground up.
Questions are not inherently neutral. They carry context, tone (if spoken), assumptions, and bias. If you’re working with customer (CX) or employee (EX) experience, asking questions is a necessary part of gathering feedback. Let’s discuss a couple of the ways that questions make assumptions and how to avoid them when collecting feedback.
New AI technology available to the federal government is creating new opportunities for efficiency across agencies. However, many federal employees lack the skills required to manage and innovate with AI tools, creating a skills gap that could challenge the government’s ability to fully utilize AI capabilities to streamline government services. By implementing a centralized AI… Read more »
Beyond all the hyperbole and speculation, generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) is bringing real change to how government delivers services. In this video interview, Tim Paydos of ServiceNow discusses how agencies can reimagine their existing operations and services.