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How Federal Agencies Can Effectively Plan Upgrades for Aging IT

FedTech Magazine

As federal agencies modernized their technology solutions over the past several years, they have upgraded their networks, moved to hybrid cloud architectures and adopted shared services. However, there are always more upgrades to do. One federal IT official recently told FedTech it is “almost like a game of whack-a-mole.” These upgrades are especially challenging for mission-critical systems.

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What You Need to Know About Gen Z Employees 

GovLoop

When it comes to generational differences in the workplace, the Golden Rule is probably not your best guide. It sounds like common sense. Why wouldn’t we treat our co-workers or direct reports the way we would want to be treated? But what you find encouraging or helpful or motivational might not resonate with your younger or older co-workers. And the bigger the generational gap, the more likely that is to be the case.

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Unwrapping the Secrets of Santa’s Supply Chain

Art of Procurement

Everyone is busy this time of year, but let me tell you – you haven’t seen anything until you’ve survived. The post Unwrapping the Secrets of Santa’s Supply Chain appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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CDA Claim Series Wrap Up: Best Practices for Government Contactors

Fox Rothschild: Government Contracts

This is the eighth (and last) of an eight-part series addressing cutting-edge strategies for Certified Claims under the Contract Disputes Act (CDA). Certified Claims are the primary avenue available to government contractors to recover damages due to changes, delays, inefficiencies, and other government-caused issues – a particularly important point for contractors seeking to maintain positive cashflow while facing the prospect of an economic slowdown or recession.

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How to Create a Blueprint for Fleet Resilience

Speaker: Jeff Dickinson - President and CEO of Railgistixs Transport, Supply Chain and Logistics Thought Leader

Despite the ongoing transformation of the supply chain and logistics landscape, the steadfast importance of carrier safety remains a core principle. From prioritizing preventative maintenance to optimizing fleet utilization, the fundamentals persist. If you’re overlooking and neglecting essential safety precautions today, this could result in expensive repairs and potential safety hazards in the future. 🚧 Join Jeff Dickinson for a conversation on how to mitigate risk, enforce compliance,

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Department of Defense Signals a Multicloud Shift

FedTech Magazine

The Department of Defense recently announced it has awarded its Joint Warfighting Cloud Capability (JWCC) contract to Amazon, Google, Microsoft and Oracle, a deal worth up to $9 billion through 2028. Funds will be allocated to individual orders as they are issued. The contract, formerly named JEDI, will have the four tech giants build the DOD’s cloud computing network.

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Goal-Setting Tips from a Strategic Planning & Reporting Expert

GovLoop

The end of the year is right around the corner, and goal setting for 2023 is top of mind for agencies and supervisors. During our recent virtual networking session, “New Year, New Goal: Setting Your 2023 Team Objectives,” Ray M. Crawford, Jr. Ph.D.​, Chief Executive for ​Strategic Planning and Reporting,​ U.S. Department of Education​, gave new supervisors insight on how to make their team feel included and invested in their agency’s goal-setting process.

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The Top Digital Investment Priority for 2023

Art of Procurement

Recognizing and being able to articulate the ‘why’ behind any business decision is key to realizing the desired ROI, and. The post The Top Digital Investment Priority for 2023 appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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5 Considerations for Mobile Device Management

FedTech Magazine

Mobile device management, also called enterprise mobility management or unified endpoint management, increases security by enforcing compliance with organizational policies on mobile devices. 1. On-Premises or in the Cloud for MDM Tools? Go with a cloud-first strategy to deliver better service with a lower overall cost. On-premises may be required in certain circumstances; for example, if an MDM is tightly linked to an endpoint security product already running on-premises.

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8 Best Practices for Virtual Collaboration and Training

GovLoop

At this point, federal workforces on down have experimented with remote work. With virtual government no longer hypothetical, agencies must decide how they will balance collaborating, operating and training in person and virtually. Most agencies, however, are used to doing things physically. So how do agencies that have never worked virtually take the first step?

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Guide to Modern Vendor Relationships

The Procurement School

Author: Liz Busch Public sector entities rely on the expertise and hard work of their contractors to successfully deliver on their mandates. Therefore, the relationships between the public sector and vendors are vital to the smooth operation of any government organization. But how can government employees ensure these positive vendor relationships while still maintaining control of the deliverables provided by contractors and the associated costs?

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[Pod] Top Moments from AOP’s Virtual Events in 2022 w/ Helen Mackenzie, Melissa Drew, Doug Van Wingerden and Tayna Manning-Grant

Art of Procurement

“Procurement is such a wonderful space to work in isn’t it? We’ve got the opportunity to leverage the potential of. The post [Pod] Top Moments from AOP’s Virtual Events in 2022 w/ Helen Mackenzie, Melissa Drew, Doug Van Wingerden and Tayna Manning-Grant appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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What Agencies Should Know About Establishing Zero Trust in a Hybrid Work Environment

FedTech Magazine

Like professionals in so many other sectors, it seems clear that federal workers want more remote work options, even as people return to in-person operations. A hybrid work environment could be an effective compromise, and it’s a direction that federal agencies are considering. Yet, hybrid work comes with specific security challenges because some employees are off the network and using personal machines.

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5 Ways to Take the Pain Out of Performance Reviews

GovLoop

For many supervisors, giving an annual performance review is like going to the gym: They dread doing it and it’s sometimes painful when they do, but they know it must be done. There’s no way to take all the stress out of performance reviews. But in a recent NextGen online training , two speakers from the U.S. Office of Personnel Management discussed tips for making performance discussions less painful and more productive.

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5 tips for successful tendering in Norway

Magnus Legal

There are some peculiarities that foreign tenderers should be aware of. We are happy to give you our 5 best tips for tendering in Norway.

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How to Develop a Capture Plan [Guide + Template]

Key Solutions

A step-by-step guide to creating an effective capture plan for a successful government contract bid.

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Product Review: New Rack-Mountable Eaton UPS Powers Up Agencies

FedTech Magazine

Battery backup systems have come a long way from the clunky devices once used to protect individual computers. Today, they are networkable, rack-mountable and easy to manage. They can even convert dirty power into a clean sine wave that can extend the life of valuable equipment. And yes, they still provide power in the event of an outage. The Eaton 9PX UPS is a great example of this new generation of battery backup devices designed to easily integrate into almost any network.

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Diversify the Workforce: Inclusive Training Opens Doors

GovLoop

An interview with Reinier Moquete, Founder and CEO, CyberWarrior.com. With more than 700,000 open cybersecurity positions in the United States, talent will not come from a single, well-positioned demographic. “Cybersecurity careers represent a tremendous opportunity for those who, historically, have been on the economic sideline,” said Reinier Moquete, Founder and CEO of CyberWarrior.com.

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CDA Claim Series Wrap Up: Best Practices for Government Contactors

LexBlog: Contracts & Procurement

This is the eighth (and last) of an eight-part series addressing cutting-edge strategies for Certified Claims under the Contract Disputes Act (CDA). Certified Claims are the primary avenue available to government contractors to recover damages due to changes, delays, inefficiencies, and other government-caused issues – a particularly important point for contractors seeking to maintain positive cashflow while facing the prospect of an economic slowdown or recession.

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How to Set Work-Life Boundaries 

GovLoop

We were people before we were workers. Though our work is meaningful, it’s not who we are. Our life outside of work matters, and family, health and individual pursuits are central to our well-being. When professional obligations bleed into every available moment, it takes a toll on employees’ lives, and prevents them from doing their best work. To move forward, agencies need well-balanced, well-rested, inspired employees, not burned-out ones.

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Talk in Plain Language

GovLoop

An interview with Lester Godsey, Chief Information Security and Privacy Officer, Maricopa County, Arizona. Maricopa County is the fourth most populous county in the nation, sprawled across south-central Arizona and home to more than half of the state’s residents. It encompasses 9,224 square miles, including the state capital, 24 cities and towns, and several unincorporated entities.

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How to Move DevOps from Disarray to Unity

GovLoop

One of the pitfalls in adopting DevOps is what you might call Peter Pan Syndrome. An agency’s initial forays into integrating their development and operations teams can bear fruit quickly, leading to better quality software produced at a faster clip. The risk is that an organization will treat its initial forays as the endgame, not realizing that a more mature approach, with greater payoffs, is possible.

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A Path to Cyber Protection

GovLoop

An interview with Vincent Lomba, Chief Technical Security Officer, Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise. Government relies on data to make difficult decisions, and one data point is of significant concern to cybersecurity experts, said Vincent Lomba at Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise: Since the beginning of this year, the number of cyber vulnerabilities has doubled.

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How to Take a Big Step Towards Zero-Trust Security

GovLoop

An interview with Patrick Sullivan, Chief Technology Officer for Security Strategy, Akamai. In today’s cyber threat landscape, perimeter-based defense — the de facto strategy for many years — is still necessary, but it is no longer sufficient. That is one of the basic assumptions of the Biden administration’s May 2021 executive order on cybersecurity.

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How to Solve the Cyber Data Conundrum

GovLoop

An interview with John Harmon, Regional Vice President of Federal Cyber Solutions, Elastic. Agencies have so much data that they can use to detect hidden cyber threats — if only they can figure out how to use it without breaking their budgets. The Biden administration’s “ Executive Order on Improving the Nation’s Cybersecurity ” highlights the value of data.

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