For Government IT Professionals, Automation is Not Foe, but Friend
Don’t fret. Automation is your friend, and it can be used effectively to eliminate wasted time and unnecessary headaches.
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Better Pricing, Better Value: Better Shopping Equals A Better Schedule 70
We heard from procurement leaders across government that price variability on Schedules was a problem, and similar concerns were raised in an extensive OIG audit. We agree with these concerns, which is why we have been working for the past three years to fundamentally transform the Multiple Award Schedules (MAS) program.
What the Workforce of the Future Looks Like
These shifts in preferences are changing the workplace, and it is important to understand what the future looks like.
The New IP: How Software-Driven Platforms Change the IoT Scene
With so much new information being processed, government is desperately in need of infrastructure that is capable of supporting all the data in various networks. That’s why everyone is talking about the New IP – network technology that is able to support IoT at the platform level.
IT Operations and Security: Two Sides of the Coin
Despite their different points of view, IT operations and security depend largely on the same information in carrying out their jobs. Failure to recognize common goals and to take advantage of the common resources creates a sub-optimal situation for both IT operations and security.
How Federal Government Can Operate Virtually
Telework is not a thing. It’s a means to an end. The real conversation needs to be about the federal government operating in a fully virtual environment.
The Transformation of Public Sector IoT
GovLoop talked to Sokwoo Rhee, Assistant Director of Cyber-Physical Systems Program at NIST, about projects developed through the GCTC, how IoT has changed and where it is going.
GSA Continues to Develop Health IT Service Offerings
Given the wide range of activities, and agencies’ desire for Health IT accessibility, the government is in an optimal position to improve healthcare and reduce costs through the secure use of information technology–making Health IT a valuable and strategic market for GSA.
Monitoring Hybrid IT’s Vital Signs
It’s just what the doctor didn’t order, but hybrid IT inevitably brings even greater network management complexity.
3 Steps to Improve and Modernize Government Financial Management Systems
As the backbone of government operations, financial management systems are essential for driving productivity, accountability, and transparency.