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Why Relying on Cellphones is a Terrible Idea in a Crisis

First responders don’t have magic cellphones that work during emergencies. Neither do homeland security or other federal agents.

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FITARA Must Become the Catalyst for Change in Federal IT

Many still consider FITARA a compliance drill rather than a way to transform IT.

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Delivering Efficient Citizen-Centered Government

Consider the following five strategies to create a citizen-centric government and to drive governmentwide efficiencies.

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How Should Agencies Address the Big Data Opportunity?

Even with aging infrastructure and tight budgets, agencies can take advantage of the growing amount of information available.

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With Self-Driving Cars, the Future is Now

Much of what was considered the stuff of science fiction is today certainly within reach technologically.

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Priorities for Enhancing National Cybersecurity

Collectively—government, industry and consumers—we need to find a way to stay one step ahead.

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4 Skills Every Threat Hunter Should Have

Implementing a threat-hunting capability can improve an organization’s ability to detect and respond to advanced cyber threats.

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Public Sector IT Trends for 2017

Not surprising, 2016 was a big year for cybersecurity at the state and federal level.

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Text Analysis Provides Deeper Look at Citizen Views

Analytics enable government to keep a regular pulse on its constituents, to best understand the changing needs and wants of the people.

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Resolutions to Position Your CIO for Success in the New Year

While the IT landscape continues to evolve at a rapid pace, these five resolutions can help prepare your agency for what 2017 will bring.

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Creating a More Secure and High-Quality Open-Source Supply Chain

There are a few strategies agency administrators can adopt to help their open-source supply chains remain secure and reliable.

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Why Machine Learning Will Help Improve Government Cybersecurity in 2017

Here are some security predictions for 2017 that will affect both industry and government operations moving forward.

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Delivering Great Digital Government in the Trump Era

How can agencies transform how digital services are delivered and meet the rising and constantly changing expectations of citizens?

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Top Emerging Tech Every CIO Should Watch for in 2017

The risk of becoming irrelevant has never been greater. It’s the role of chief information officers to look beyond today's solutions and be ready for what lies ahead.

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Customer-Centric Government Won’t Be Great Again in 2017 and Other Government Tech Predictions

Expect cyber and data to remain in the spotlight, while areas like customer service will see less momentum.

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In 2017, Agencies Should Expect Forced Cyber Disruption

Government cybersecurity programs are not working as planned and a new approach is anticipated.