Kristin Markham

Kristin Markham wrote a new post, Change the Way You Manage Your Waste, on the site GovLoop 2 years, 4 months ago

Surging population growth is not only challenging communities’ delivery of public services like water, energy, transportation, public safety and healthcare; the growth is also forcing them to deal with i […]
Kristin Markham started the topic What Cognitive Computing Can do for Your Organization in the forum Smarter Government: Analytics to Outcomes 2 years, 4 months ago

In 2015, organizations only began to scratch the surface of cognitive computing capabilities. From improving customer engagement to enhancing research capabilities, the potential value of cognitive computing is limitless.

And this innovative capability is becoming pervasive in our everyday lives and changing the way we perform jobs, engage and…[Read more]
Kristin Markham wrote a new post, Three Centerpieces to Strengthen Your Organization’s Cybersecurity, on the site GovLoop 2 years, 4 months ago

When it comes to cybersecurity, organizations can’t afford to have a Superman complex – aka, believing they’ll never suffer from a cyberbreach. You’re not invincible, and whether you work for federal, state, […]
Kristin Markham wrote a new post, Don’t Get Caught Biting Cybercriminal’s Bait, on the site GovLoop 2 years, 4 months ago

Cybersecurity is one of the most serious economic and national security challenges we face as a nation. And even though cybersecurity is a top priority for government organizations, security professionals still […]
Kristin Markham wrote a new post, Mapping Your Flu Season, on the site GovLoop 2 years, 4 months ago

It’s that time of year again – no, not football season or the holiday season… it’s flu season. Yuck! And this year’s influenza isn’t pardoning anyone, regardless of how many important, seasonal plans you’ve made […]
Kristin Markham wrote a new post, Six Steps to Achieving Cyber Resilience, on the site GovLoop 2 years, 4 months ago

Even though cybersecurity has been one of the most talked about topics in 2015, cyber professionals still face many challenges combating criminals. For government agencies at all levels, there’s a dire need for t […]
Kristin Markham started the topic Mapping the Life Cycle of an Email in the forum Digital Communications 2 years, 4 months ago

Email is one of the most important components of an organization’s digital communications strategy. It allows an organization to build long-lasting and highly effective communication directly with its audience. And understanding the life cycle of an email can expand your and increase audience engagement.

It sounds pretty simple but not many o…[Read more]
Kristin Markham wrote a new post, The 3 Pillars to Improving Cyber Resilience, on the site GovLoop 2 years, 4 months ago

The volume, velocity, and aggressiveness of cyberattackers continue to increase. It’s not a matter of “if” an organization will be attacked — it’s a matter of “when.” And because of this reality, it’s impera […]
Kristin Markham wrote a new post, What the Service Industry Taught me about my Professional Career, on the site GovLoop 2 years, 4 months ago

The service industry: a place where many people have fallen victim to its long hours, smelly, unflattering uniforms, and subservient nature. And much to my despair, I must admit that I am currently one of those […]
Kristin Markham started the topic How to Become a Holiday Hero in the forum Smarter Government: Analytics to Outcomes 2 years, 4 months ago

The holiday season can be one of the most stressful seasons of them all, especially when you’re deciding on the perfect gift to purchase. Whether you’re shopping for a best friend, parent, or grandchild, selecting just the right gift never seems to be an easy task.

Maybe you’ve decided you want to get a family member a new camera. But do you g…[Read more]
Kristin Markham started the topic Improving Your Public Health Communications in the forum Digital Communications 2 years, 5 months ago

From educating the public about the spread of disease, to promoting the need for vaccinations, health communications are key to enhancing public well-being. Whether you’re in the federal, state, or local level of government, public health is an important topic for many, and improving how those organizations communicate is no exception.…[Read more]
Kristin Markham wrote a new post, A Speedy Transition to Modernizing Your IT Network, on the site GovLoop 2 years, 5 months ago

It’s no secret that many federal agencies’ servers and networks are outdated and inefficient. They are unable to exploit the advantages of mobility, cloud, social networking, and big data analytics, limiting the […]
Kristin Markham started the topic The Three Pillars to a Stable Franchise in the forum Smarter Government: Analytics to Outcomes 2 years, 5 months ago

Today’s sports franchise is a hybrid of people, real estate and operations – “a business of many businesses” if you will. To flourish the franchsie must develop a technologically connected and fully integrated digital infrastructure that extracts insight from data and nurtures every aspect of the organization towards success.

In IBM’s new white…[Read more]
Kristin Markham wrote a new post, Hurtling Over Agencies’ Network Technology Issues, on the site GovLoop 2 years, 5 months ago

Mobility, advanced analytics, cloud computing, network function virtualization, and the Internet of Things – these are some of today’s top tech trends. And government is finally catching up to them. Many age […]
- Deborah Krisko replied 2 years, 5 months ago
  
  Hurtling
Kristin Markham started the topic Are you Successful at Digitally Engaging your Customers? in the forum Digital Communications 2 years, 5 months ago

It’s no secret that citizen customer satisfaction levels are being driven by positive digital experiences. But with the growing number of digital channels and platforms, how do agencies ensure they’re really meeting the needs of their audience?

Fortunately, GovDelivery’s new infographic, The Digital Communications Checklist, allows you to take…[Read more]
Kristin Markham wrote a new post, How the DATA Act will Benefit You, on the site GovLoop 2 years, 5 months ago

In less than a year and a half the Digital Accountability and Transparency Act of 2014, better known as the DATA Act, will require all US federal agencies to report their spending information to the American […]
Kristin Markham wrote a new post, Tips for Creating an Effective Brand, on the site GovLoop 2 years, 5 months ago

When you think of today’s top brands, which ones come to mind first? Maybe you think of Apple and its reputation for leading the world in innovative technology and beautifully designed products or Nike for i […]
Kristin Markham started the topic 5 Tips for Creating an Effective Mobile App in the forum Smarter Government: Analytics to Outcomes 2 years, 5 months ago

Before smart phones existed people used their cell phones for the most basic forms of communication: making quick phone calls and sending occasional text messages. Now making phone calls is a lost art form, with new communications dominated by mobile phone applications. Mobile apps have made it extremely easy for consumers to pull out their phone…[Read more]
Kristin Markham wrote a new post, The Four Key Priorities of the Data Act that You Need to Know, on the site GovLoop 2 years, 5 months ago

The US Federal Government is the largest and most complex entity in human history. It has hundreds of different agencies with countless subdivisions and bureaus, making it impossible for anyone to have a […]
- William Tewelow replied 2 years, 5 months ago
  
  Nice synopsis of the DATA Act. I have even used your article as a reference because you boiled it down so well to its essential elements and made it easily digestible. I have also bookmarked it because I am sure I will be referring back to it again, especially after Congress and the Senate pass the Geospatial Data Act. I hope that you cover that one also when the time comes. Once again, nice job.
Kristin Markham started the topic Crime-Fighting Data Analytics in the forum Smarter Government: Analytics to Outcomes 2 years, 5 months ago

When you think of fighting crime, comic book heroes may come to mind – Batman in Gotham City, Spider-Man slinging webs around bad guys, and more. But I bet you didn’t know the latest crime-fighting superhero is pure data? Specifically, data analytics is helping law enforcement officials do their jobs better.

For almost 20 years, IBM’s i2 COPLI…[Read more]
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