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The Department of Treasury is traditionally thought of as “the one that handles the money.” While the mission of the Treasury includes “maintaining a strong economy” and protecting the “integrity of the financial system,” the way the Department does that is becoming much broader than just handling the money. Treasury is taking a leading role…

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5G is now in wide use across consumer cellular networks, providing faster connectivity and downloads. Government organizations are looking to take advantage of the speed and capabilities of 5G to power smart city initiatives, support the digitization of field work, support first responders, and better track assets. A recent study found that 90 percent of…

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The Biden-Harris Management Agenda laid out the three main focus areas the administration wanted to move the needle on during its term. The overall focus on empowering employees, improving customer experience, and improving the business of government has been moving forward through a variety of executive orders and mandates. While “improving the business of government”…

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As we head into a new year, we wanted to reflect on some of the technology evolutions impacting how the business of government is conducted. Security continues to be of paramount concern and the past year saw a marked shift in how government agencies will protect data and assets moving forward. Learning from security breaches…

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Utilizing technology at sea presents unique challenges with connectivity. The U.S. Navy and the DoD at large are incorporating more connected devices, including drones and unmanned systems, into day-to-day military activity to support the work of troops in the field. Before warfighters can benefit from the data these devices collect and analyze, they need a…

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While there is still much to learn and understand about how cryptocurrency should play a role in global commerce and personal finances, the technology behind it – distributed ledger technology (DLT) or blockchain – is much better understood. Blockchain is a secure way of recording transactions and tracking assets or information using a decentralized network…

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USDA: Harvesting Innovation The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) provides leadership on food, agriculture, natural resources, rural development, nutrition, and related issues based on public policy, the best available science, and effective management. Through their work, the USDA aims to provide economic opportunity through innovation, by helping rural America to thrive, by nourishing Americans and…

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A report issued by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) in late 2021 named the cybersecurity skills gap as a leading cause of risk for federal agencies. The fact that the gap exists is no surprise, in fact it is an issue that extends beyond government. Overall, in the U.S. there is a  cybersecurity workforce gap…

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While improving cybersecurity has long been a key focus of federal agencies, the Executive Order on Improving the Nation’s Cybersecurity (Cyber EO) provided clear direction and action items for the federal government to prioritize their cybersecurity modernization efforts. The Cyber EO looked at the current and projected threat landscape to ensure that cybersecurity efforts would…

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