Commentary
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In the realm of federal cybersecurity, change is both inevitable and necessary. The urgency of President Biden's 2021 Executive Order to implement a zero trust architecture by September 2024 has set the stage for a pivotal transformation. Yet, as the deadline draws near, it's apparent that while the directive's intent is clear, the path to its realization is fraught with complexity and challenges.
October 12, 2023 -
In the months following the arrest of Airman 1st Class Jack Teixeira, a member of the Massachusetts Air National Guard, for leaking national security secrets to his friends on Discord, the Defense Department has released new policies and procedures for how it handles classified information.
October 11, 2023 -
The newly-formed National Artificial Intelligence Advisory Committee (NAIAC) just released its first report, outlining the federal government’s increased focus on AI. The report recommends steps federal agencies can take to maximize the benefits of AI technology.
October 10, 2023 -
Before the COVID-19 pandemic, many customers engaged with government sectors via physical payments of some kind, whether by mail-in checks or standing in line at the utility office to pay in person. Since the start of the pandemic, digital interactions with government services have increased by 36%, and that number is expected to continue to rise.
October 04, 2023 -
For government leaders, a mindset shift towards being post-digital will create more strategic opportunities for better meeting the mission. Having ubiquitous and autonomous data doing all of the work on the back-end, it will be easier to create individualized and on-demand services for addressing any constituent need.
October 03, 2023 -
In the rapidly evolving landscape of wireless communications, O-RAN presents a disruptive innovation that is driving transformation. By fostering a more competitive environment, O-RAN is facilitating the development of more innovative, efficient and cost-effective solutions, setting the stage for the next era of wireless connectivity.
October 02, 2023 -
The majority of federal, state and local authorities still rely on paper-based processes and legacy systems that are unable to exchange data with each other. As a result, government organizations often struggle with inefficiencies, disorganization…
September 28, 2023 -
Ronald Sanders, a former career senior federal executive of more than 20 years and a fellow of the National Academy of Public Administration, explains why the Chance to Compete Act is more like chicken soup than a remedy for the hiring cold.
September 27, 2023 -
It’s no secret that artificial intelligence has sent the federal government into a tailspin in recent months. Aside from countless hearings to discuss AI's benefits and dangers in the coming years, the most influential companies in the industry recently formed the Frontier Model Forum, designed to guide the ‘safe and responsible’ development of frontier AI models.
September 26, 2023 -
As we consider the potential impact of a government shutdown on our veterans, it is imperative that we prioritize bipartisan solutions to prevent such disruptions.
September 25, 2023 -
The PAP is a significant policy document, providing guidance to FAS contracting officers regarding the negotiation of Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) contracts. It essentially modifies the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and General Services Acquisition Regulation (GSAR) regarding the negotiation of fair and reasonable pricing under the Federal Supply Service (FSS) program.
September 22, 2023 -
Automakers are currently faced with the challenge of developing an engaging in-vehicle experience that surpasses their rivals with a focus on rapid innovation. At its core, this innovation is primarily about connectivity through the use of sophisticated and advanced data and algorithms.
September 20, 2023 -
Launched Oct. 1, 2013, HealthCare.gov was the public-facing embodiment of what The New York Times called “the most expansive social legislation enacted in decades.” The online marketplace was intended to allow people to begin purchasing health insurance under the Affordable Care Act.
September 19, 2023 -
As investigations continue to evolve in complexity, having ethical standards will help to ensure the responsible development and use of evolving digital intelligence technology. Agencies and industry alike must recognize these standards are a moment for us to address growing civil threats and create a safer world.
September 15, 2023 -
While it may not yet be on the tip of everyone’s tongue, a potentially game-changing new federal medical research agency called the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) is gearing up to power breakthroughs in biomedical and health research.
September 14, 2023