In today’s digital age, federal agencies are increasingly reliant on software applications to meet their missions and deliver improved services to the citizens they serve. IT environments are more complex than ever due to cloud, mobile and virtualization, and that means managing and optimizing application performance can be challenging. Often agencies don’t have the properRead… Read more »
Everyday citizens experience immersive, personalized, digital interactions with the private sector. And they expect a similar experience when interacting with the government. So what does that mean for your agency? In order to realize digital transformation, you’ll need to understand: The art of personally connecting with individuals. The science of delivering meaningful digital experiences. ItRead… Read more »
Government agencies around the world are under internal and external pressure to move faster while becoming more efficient in day-to-day operations. Despite efforts to automate processes and improve approaches to software development, many agencies have struggled to enable transformation in their core areas of operation. At the root of this challenge is the complex andRead… Read more »
Citizens are increasingly look to engage with government through digital services, however the experience varies widely from agency to agency. Leading agencies are developing citizen-centric websites, mobile experiences and opening up data portals previously inaccessible to citizens. These agencies are seeing their citizens increase their digital engagement, and are beginning to view their website asRead… Read more »
2015 saw one of the worst government data breaches in history with 21.5 million identities exposed — and that was only the beginning. With such a daunting threat landscape, security becomes everyone’s job. Government leaders must assure they properly train staff and take the proper steps to protect confidential data, while staying abreast of constantlyRead… Read more »
All roads lead to security. In our increasingly digital world, cybersecurity has become one of the most important challenges the government faces. Last December, Congress and the White House took a step forward to improve security in government by passing the Cybersecurity Act of 2015. The Act provides important tools necessary to strengthen the nation’sRead… Read more »
The government workforce is rapidly changing. Retirements, political turnover, budget constraints, and outdated talent software makes it difficult for HR professionals to adapt. Unified talent management tools can help with better: Recruiting: Expand traditional search methods to identify the most talented candidates from the next generation. Onboarding: Effectively onboard new employees so they get up-to-speedRead… Read more »
Want a promotion? To be considered for a great assignment? How about recognition? Doing your job well, is awesome, but doing it well by going beyond the call of duty will make you valuable. There are many ways to do this without stepping on those proverbial toes or running into brick walls. Check out thisRead… Read more »
The OPM cyber breach affected approximately 21.5 million identities. In response, OMB released the Cybersecurity Strategy and Implementation Plan to help agencies set priorities and better secure their networks. A secure agency depends not only on employee awareness of their roles in keeping information secure, but also on providing an environment that balances security andRead… Read more »
Have you heard the latest buzzword floating around government – DevOps? If you haven’t, fear not, you are not alone. At it’s most basic, DevOps is a software development methodology that has the potential to transform the way government creates solutions for agencies and for citizens. However, the journey to successful DevOps is not withoutRead… Read more »