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What Every Government Leader Should Know About Blockchain

Blockchain could be as disruptive as the internet.

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Are Careless Insiders the Biggest Federal Cyber Threat?

Agencies face a ton of cybersecurity threats, but hapless insiders are especially worrisome, according to a recent survey.

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Using Technology to Aid the Opioid Crisis' Innocent Victims

Manual processes are holding back the way governments could support children and families in crisis.

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Here’s How to Make Patching Security Holes Easier For Everyone

Enterprise patch management is hard, but here's one way to tackle bring-your-own-device security issues.

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Customer Experience Bills Pose Hidden Risks for Citizens

A section of the bills calls for anonymizing data, but that could prevent some agencies from helping with their outreach missions.

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How Microservices Can Help Build a More Responsive Government

Thinking small can make a big difference in improving citizen services.

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Without Automation, There is No Federal IT Modernization

But making automation a reality will be a challenge.

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October to Focus on Ghosts, Goblins and Cybersecurity Threats

October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and it’s going to be busy.

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How the FITARA Scorecard Could Impact the Future of Software Licensing

Agencies can still make moves to improve their December grades if they take these steps.

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Small Changes Could Make a Big Impact in Federal Acquisition

Thinking differently, especially about how to pick procurement professionals, could lead to greater innovation.

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The Network of Tomorrow Can Drive Cost Savings and Better Performance

Intent-based networking may be the future of federal IT.

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It's Time Agencies Rethink the Citizen

Are agencies thinking about citizen engagement the right way?

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What Government Buyers Need to Know About Rugged Devices

There are lots of little nuances that buyers should know when evaluating rugged gear.

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This Customer Experience Bill Is Building Momentum

Here's why digital and customer experience pros in government should care.

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How to Prepare for More Attacks from Leaked NSA Tools

As the Shadow Brokers continue selling off hacking tools, organizations need to be prepared for hard-to-detect attacks.

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Technology Could Enable Better Suicide Prevention for Veterans

To better take care of high-risk patients, the Veterans Affairs Department needs to get technology that frees up caregivers' time.

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How the Federal Government Can Bring More Women into IT Leadership

Finding leaders means hiring people with potential. Here are three recruiting tactics to do that.

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Moving Beyond the Why: How to Implement the NIST Cybersecurity Framework

Agencies unsure of how to implement NIST's Cybersecurity Framework have plenty of resources to tap.

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How Technology Can Help Mitigate Hurricane Harvey-Like Disasters

Well-placed backup and recovery systems can help keep government systems running.

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Managing Change: The Key to Successful IT Modernization

To modernize, chief information officers need to think about how to manage change, not just technology.