Government News Roundup – March 2018
TIC-Tock: New Federal Deadlines Ahead The increase in cloud usage and mobility of the federal workforce is putting a serious strain on the aging TIC infrastructure. To meet the modernization deadlines, steps must be taken today to ensure the security of government data while providing the performance needs of the workforce. Read More Look beyond efficiency when it comes to
Three Things to look for in Your UCaaS Provider
Modernization of government technology has been a consistent theme in the hallways of government agencies – regardless of if they are a federal, state, or local agency. Premises Voice over Internet Protocol (VOIP) telephony systems are approaching “legacy” status, and some would argue they are already there, prompting agencies to start planning for their next solution. Unified-Communications-as-a-Service (UCaaS) is regularly
Government News Roundup – February 2018 Edition
White House Releases Final IT Modernization Report The report details the recommendations for modernizing the federal government, including an emphasis on cloud solutions and shared services. Government CIO Top 10 New Tech Investments in 2018 Cloud services rank number 1 on this list put together by Forbes Magazine. Communications also rank as number 7 and 8. See what other trends
Migrating to the Cloud Is Not an All or Nothing Deal
Lift and shift. This seems to have been the mantra for the last several years with the initiatives encouraging government agencies to move to the cloud. But with the maintenance of legacy systems eating up 80% of the $ 80 Billion Government IT Budget, the conversation around moving the infrastructure to the cloud has moved from when to how. Even
That Moment When…. Your Conference Call Goes Wrong
The White House “Listening Only” Snafu and Conference Call Best Practices Unfortunately a lot of us have been there. You’re about to make a much-anticipated presentation and all of a sudden you hear it – the dreaded dog bark in the background. Or perhaps one of the attendees has their webcam turned on but isn’t aware. It may come in
Why Should the Private Sector Care About FedRAMP
If you are in the public sector then you are already well aware of what FedRAMP is and why you should care. But if you are in the private sector, then this is for you. The FedRAMP framework was developed by the GSA (General Services Administration) specifically established so civilian and public agencies can evaluate and accept the risks associated
Government News Roundup – January 2018
With the advent of the New Year, theories and predictions for the coming year dominate the blogs and forums of government analysts and pundits alike. Below is a collection of our favorites. Five Federal IT Trends to Watch in 2018 IT modernization, Cybersecurity, and standards for IoT top the list of GovTech Works trends for the coming year. White House:
Government News Roundup – December 2017
There has been much discussion about government tech, modernization efforts, and cybersecurity in the press recently. Looking to catch up with the latest news? See the highlights below along with links to read the articles in full. Rethinking the Human Element of Government IT Modernization This GCN article suggests that the reason why some agencies may be struggling with IT
How UCaaS Helps Address the Local Government Cybersecurity Challenge
The Government Technology article “Small Towns Confront Big Cyber-Risks” explores the cybersecurity challenges facing many small and mid-size local government agencies… Suggesting their strategies must be “creative,” the article describes how local government jurisdictions are forced to combat the same cybersecurity threat landscape as their state government counterparts with far fewer resources. Describing the nature of the cybersecurity threat to local agencies: “Local
NextGov Limitless Government Event Recap
NextGov’s Limitless Government event brought government IT discussion to Los Angeles. Its “Technology as a Force of Change” session included panels featuring both federal and local government agencies including U.S. Customs & Border Protection, FBI, National Geospatial Intelligence Agency, TSA and the City of Los Angeles. With topics ranging from “Tech’s Expanding Role in Government” to “the Evolving Threat Landscape,” the event’s
