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US government agencies can communicate, collaborate securely with AWS Wickr

AWS Public Sector

The pandemic also accelerated government agencies’ adoption of new technologies to support team collaboration and more flexible work environments, including chat, video conferencing, and document sharing. Because the convenience and ease of using consumer apps seems like the only way to efficiently communicate and collaborate.

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Habit #2: Foster Collaboration

GovLoop

What Is Collaboration? It’s a long word with many syllables but, at its core, collaboration is simple: People work together toward a common goal. You can collaborate with colleagues on a big project, or with friends to find the perfect restaurant. And with that greater productivity comes something less tangible: camaraderie. “If

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Collaborate to Reduce Your Cybersecurity Risk 

GovLoop

Advocate: The National Association of State Chief Information Officers state that “tight collaboration provides greater security across the state,” but because it’s a newer concept, IT leaders will need to articulate and evangelize this vision in order to drive cultural change. Favorite

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5 Ways to Improve Cross-Government Cyber Collaboration

GovLoop

But historically, cross-government collaboration has been the exception, not the rule. Although most CIOs and chief information security officers (CISOs) see the value of collaboration, it can still feel awkward. Collaboration does not necessarily require a formal program with a dedicated budget. They just don’t.”

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Are You in the Habit of Being Productive?

GovLoop

Leaders set the tone for congenial collaboration. To cultivate a productive, collaborative culture, prioritize non-competitive idea sharing and genuine connections. Increasing productivity doesn’t have to be complicated, and moving forward doesn’t always require charts, schedules, and complex plans. Favorite

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Budgeting Is a Collaborative Effort

GovLoop

The software also serves as a platform for collaboration. This creates a “culture that says you must collaborate not because you have to, but because you want to, because you want to deliver services to citizens that citizens want,” Francis said. To read more about how agencies are anticipating future needs, download it here.

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Governments Find Strength in Numbers

GovLoop

Collaboration is inherent in the National Cybersecurity Strategy. “By Here are examples of collaborative efforts already underway. Here are examples of collaborative efforts already underway. CISA Coordinates a National Effort The federal government has collaborated with state governments on cybersecurity over the years.