Storage as a Service: A Better Fit for Government Volatility
Traditional procurement models don’t reflect how government actually operates. A Storage as a Service approach is a better, more resilient fit.
Acquisition
From Compliance to Competitive Advantage: Rethinking Risk in Government
Risk management is often viewed as a compliance requirement rather than a strategic capability. However, as agencies face increasingly complex threats, emerging technologies, workforce challenges, and operational disruptions, executives must rethink how they identify, assess, and manage risk. This article examines how government leaders can transform risk management from a defensive exercise into a source… Read more »
Improving Decision Velocity With AI-Native Platforms
Critical decisions require analyzing massive volumes of data and strict compliance requirements. Agencies need help to speed up the process.
Rebuilding Decision-Making Under Pressure: Lessons from the RFO
The RFO aims to streamline federal regulation and expose long‑standing structural bottlenecks. See what leaders can learn from its approach.
Holiday Homework for Federal Business Executives: Reading Project 2025 Before the Storm Hits
Federal executives face a rare opportunity this holiday season: a pause to take stock of how Project 2025 will shape how they buy in 2026.
The 10 Biggest Challenges Facing Federal, State and Local Government Today
What are the ten most pressing challenges facing federal, state, and local governments? Here’s a roadmap for government executives.
Procurement in the Age of Prompt Engineering: Why Governments Still Buy Like It’s 1999
Agencies seek AI transformation but still use procurement systems designed for the last century. To fix it, embed agility and accountability into every acquisition.
Identifying the Top of the GovCon Crop
Federal agencies cannot afford to select government contractors based only on price or past relationships. Read on to learn about the five qualities you should look for.
Continuity by Contract: Data/Model Escrow & Exit Rights
Agencies are rushing to adopt AI, but few prepare for what happens when contracts end. Building in continuity is not optional, it’s a resilience imperative.
Free and Open Source Software Is COTS: Affordable, Efficient, and Proven
Government is prioritizing technology solutions that encourage speed, savings and innovation. Open source software — a type of commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) solution — aligns perfectly with that approach.