Building Better Forms in the Public Sector
Forms are one of the main sources of information intake for government agencies, and yet they’re often thrown together haphazardly – with overutilized templates or poorly considered practices.
Data
Does the FTC Have Authority to Enforce Cybersecurity Measures?
In 2017, hackers accessed the personal data of nearly half of the U.S. population. The data was taken from Equifax, a CRA.
Securing Government Data Through Identity and Access Management
How exactly can an agency secure data with an emphasis on identity and access management? A panel at IBM’s ThinkGov centered on this question.
Overcoming Homelessness With GIS
Geographic information system (GIS) technology captures, organizes and analyzes geographic data for public servants trying to improve their communities.
How Your Agency Can Gain Better Insights with Data Warehousing
To make the most of their data, agencies need an ecosystem of capabilities and the right infrastructure. That is where data warehouses come in.
Sci-Fi Not Scranton: Bots Bring Astronomical Opportunities to Accountants
In reality, accountants in governments are often on the cutting edge and have some of the strongest business cases for incorporating emerging technologies.
Sharing Big Ideas for Your Big Data Analytics
No matter how you use data in your job, we all have room for improvement. With more and more data being created every minute, what are you waiting for? Join our community of practice and let’s work together to improve how we use data analytics.
New Law Mandates Chief Data Officers at Federal Agencies
A new law, signed on Jan. 14, pushes agencies to appoint or designate a qualified Chief Data Officer (CDO) without regard to political affiliation.
HHS Awards First Federal Blockchain Contract
The Health and Human Services Department (HHS) awarded its first blockchain contract as an acquisition vehicle to streamline the notoriously lengthy federal procurement process.
‘Information Superiority’ Drives DoD’s New Cloud Strategy
The Defense Department (DoD) has a new cloud strategy that focuses on the U.S. military having the edge over America’s adversaries on information.