Data Readiness: The Key to Effective Mission-Driven AI in Government

As government agencies deploy AI and machine learning (ML) to fulfill mission-critical functions, data readiness — the preparation of data to be accurate, accessible, secure, and fair — becomes critical. Data readiness is more than technical setup; it’s the foundation that ensures AI systems deliver reliable insights, support equitable decisions, and maintain public trust. TheRead… Read more »

A New Era of Federal Cybersecurity Will Begin With Automated Patching to Meet CISA and FISMA Guidelines

Automated patching is key to strengthening an agency’s cyber defenses. Comprehensive, strategic patch-management includes infrastructure audits, risk assessments, alignment with federal guidelines, automation, and agencywide collaboration.

OMB Just Released Guidance on Usability Testing. Let’s Talk About It.

In November 2024, OMB released a memo clarifying that the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) does allow usability testing and offering guidance on complying. The criteria can be confusing, though, so let’s talk about what’s required.

NextGen Leaders: Transforming Public Service for the Digital Age

NextGen leaders in public service must embrace digital fluency, adaptive thinking, and a privacy-first mindset to navigate the complexities of the digital age, build public trust and drive transformation.

Futureproof Governance: Building Resilience in a World of Constant Change

Futureproof governance requires shifting from reactive problem-solving to proactive resilience-building, leveraging adaptive frameworks, innovation, and secure data practices to navigate an era of evolving technology and societal needs.

How Riverside County Is Revolutionizing Human Services Strategy With GIS Technology

It’s a formidable challenge. Deliver human services to nearly 2.5 million people across the 7,000-square-mile expanse of Riverside County, California — and do it effectively and efficiently.  From bustling urban centers to remote desert locales, the county’s needs are as varied as its geography. To meet those diverse needs, county officials recently adopted an integratedRead… Read more »