Leveraging a Data-Driven Talent Strategy
In the latest Management Minutes With Mika, let’s learn how data and automation can help your team better themselves.
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Upskilling Government Employees with Online Learning Platforms
Everyone agrees that government employees need to raise their digital skills. Online learning can be a good way to keep up with technological change.
Data Management’s Special Ingredient: Backup and Recovery
Managing data is no small feat. An array of data formats make it difficult. Then add legacy tech, data and communication siloes, limited-purpose applications, and ransomware to the mix. To use data securely, as a strategic asset, agencies need a simplified, cohesive approach to cyber resiliency.
The 2025 Modernization Playbook
As we head into the new year, here’s a roundup of issues and trends that will affect technology modernization efforts.
Put Zero Trust on New Footing
A zero-trust architecture (ZTA) security approach is essential for federal agencies. It requires continuous verification and strict access controls to protect sensitive government data. Unfortunately, several hurdles can obstruct agency efforts to make the most of zero trust: Regardless of the challenges, agencies must step up their game and take advantage of AI, automation, andRead… Read more »
Collaboration Is Key: The Future of Public-Private Partnerships in Innovation
Public-private partnerships are essential for addressing critical challenges like climate resilience and smart cities, leveraging collaboration and innovation while prioritizing robust security, privacy, and ethical standards to build a sustainable future.
‘Tis The Season to Learn
With 2025 around the corner, it’s not too late to learn something new. From workforce and customer experience trends to fresh ways to update your ransomware defenses and ideas to inspire your team, you’ll find a topic that can take you confidently into the New Year. End the year on an educational note with ourRead… Read more »
Fuel Innovation With a Secure Digital Ecosystem
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 »
Revolutionizing Taxpayer Services and Operations at the IRS
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 »
Cybersecurity: A Menu of State Priorities
No state or local entity should assume that it’s too small or innocuous to undergo a cyberattack. Here’s how North Dakota prepares.