Defense Logistics Agency Says Bots Will Save Millions in Productivity

DLA estimates that it could save $2 million a year in productivity by using Robotic Process Automation (RPA) to complete routine tasks.

Launching Your Adaptive Network

In an interview with GovLoop, Jim Westdorp, Chief Technologist at Ciena, and Steve Opferman, Senior Director of Innovation at CenturyLink, explained the components of an Adaptive Network and how it can help agencies keep pace with rising bandwidth demands while balancing budgets and crucial mission needs.

Data Center Optimization Initiative Redux

Last month, as a part of the Cloud Smart strategy, OMB released a draft of a new memo on the Data Center Optimization Initiative (DCOI). The memo seeks to maintain the overall goal of closing or consolidating data centers, based on a new definition. There are a number of new metrics in the memo around… Read more »

How Blockchain Builds a Better Future

State and local governments are examining blockchain’s potential for accurate, secure recordkeeping due to its resistance to data modification.

Mapping the Future of Autonomous Vehicles

Autonomous vehicles require hyper-accurate, high-resolution maps to correctly navigate terrain without humans. These maps note features such as potholes.

State, Local Drone Programs Are Taking Flight

Drones also present a regulatory challenge for agencies concerned with airspace maintenance, but their commercial potential far outweighs these obstacles.

How the Right Chatbot Can Streamline Your Procurement Process

When creating a procurement chatbot (or any chatbot, for that matter), you need to have specific end goals in mind. We had three main goals for our IT procurement chatbot, PAIGE, that was designed to streamline the procurement process for state and local governments.

Redefining Your Network Cybersecurity

Organizations with multiple cloud environments are repeatedly losing track of where their data resides and what walls are surrounding it.

The Intersection of Tech and Leadership in Gov: Looking Ahead to 2019

As we come to the end of the year, govies of all levels and functions should be considering what’s on the horizon for technology and how it could affect their agency, mission, and day-to-day work in 2019.

Q&A: Learn How Imagery and GIS Help Power Government

Explore some of the questions asked on a recent online training with imagery and GIS experts.