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.
Project Management
Perceived Challenges to Implementing DevOps and Their Solutions
There are a few perceived challenges that agencies face related to DevOps, most notably around culture, but with the right approaches and leadership buy-in, these challenges can be overcome.
Improving Project Portfolio Management for 3,000 Employees with 200 Different Apps
The Interagency Information Technologies Division for Maryland’s Frederick County was managing projects for 18 divisions with a mix of spreadsheets and a SharePoint environment. But this was a time-consuming process that made it hard to plan effectively around resource capacity.
Is a Change Request Required for Defect Repair?
You may end up questioning if a change request is required when a defect is found in a project.
Innovation Cell Hatches RPA Revolution at DLA
DLA began implementing RPA into everyday tasks in September 2018 and plans to automate 50 processes in the first year and develop another 10 to 15.
Drawing up the Road Map for IT Modernization in Agencies
GovLoop hosted a panel Wednesday afternoon about the shared burden agencies face in IT modernization and the best steps agencies can take going forward.
DevOps Today: It’s Time, and There Are No More Excuses
It’s clear that government can’t wait any longer before moving IT to a DevOps approach.
Get Your Finances in Order – Shutdown Budgeting 101
More people are thinking about their retirement right now because they’ve been under pay freezes, budget cuts, sequestration and furloughs.
3 Lessons on Life and Law Taught by the Kitchen Sink
My favorite quote that I’ve ever come across was written on the wall of a high school bathroom stall. “The meaning of life is a life of meaning,” read the handwriting, scribbled in bold Sharpie on cracked and faded tile.
How to Peel an IT Modernization Onion
Onions have multiple layers and can make people cry. IT modernization is similar as it unfolds in stages and can cause tears if handled recklessly.