Password management, user access and security are not what they used to be. Today’s IT reality is much more complex with various platforms requiring different authentication, different regulatory regimes, and of course, budget and IT department constraints. These complexities are not going away, and as new technologies emerge that require new platforms and passwords, federalRead… Read more »
By now, we’ve all heard of the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, which was established to help all entities — including government agencies — improve their cybersecurity while maintaining missions-critical operations. At first glance, the Framework, with 102 example subcategories and best practices, can be a bit overwhelming. Luckily, the Framework isn’t about doing everything right nowRead… Read more »
Citizen expectations, mandates and executive orders like cloud-first and open government initiatives are accelerating government technology leaders’ move to the cloud. The question is no longer “should we move to the cloud” — but when and how. With the January launch of Microsoft Dynamics CRM Online for Government, GovLoop and Microsoft are talking to federal,Read… Read more »
Imagine the US Federal Government without its facilities. In an instant you appreciate the mission critical role they play in housing and protecting assets and personnel. The roles of federal real property (FRP) managers are also mission critical, requiring technologies that are equal to solving the complex challenges associated with effectively managing FRP. The USRead… Read more »
Let’s face it: most webinars or e-learning courses are boring and ineffective. You sit at your desk and multi-task while someone drones on over a series of text-heavy slides. There’s got to be a better way! And there is. At GovLoop, we’ve delivered hundreds of webinars, social learning courses and on-demand video modules over theRead… Read more »
A few years ago deploying a new system meant months of preparation, installation and troubleshooting. Not anymore. Now, you can initiate a new IT system in a couple of minutes, through a quick internet search an an even quicker download from the cloud. This new model is called everything-as-a-service (XaaS) and it’s rapidly changing theRead… Read more »
Do you know about software-defined networking (SDN) — and why it’s important? If not, you need to. New technologies bring new challenges. Yet, to realize the full potential of these new technologies — most notably cloud — you need to get your network in order. Managing a complex network continues to be one of government’s biggest hurdles to cloudRead… Read more »
It’s that time again — time to count down the biggest and best innovations in government in the past 365 days. From the General Services Administration’s user-centric digital services group launch to Burlington, Vermont’s trailblazing move to become the first 100% renewable energy-based city, 2014 has seen some remarkable innovations in government. Join this on-demandRead… Read more »
Where do you want to go in your career? What training or learning do you need to get there? Your Individual Development Plan (IDP) can help you develop your skills, further your office’s mission, and allow you to achieve your career goals. Despite many agencies requiring them, IDPs are often done quickly and poorly withoutRead… Read more »
As we move into a world where practically everything is connected and capable of generating data, are you thinking about the value to you, your constituents, and your agency? With the ever-growing power and sophistication of analytics engines comes the need for more, and better, data. Predictive and prescriptive analytical models that drive better decisionsRead… Read more »