FedTech Magazine

OCTOBER 10, 2022

For nearly two decades, the federal government, led by the Department of Defense, has been at the forefront of strong authentication, jumping far ahead of most private sector enterprises. Smart card authentication — based on digital certificates, a federal public key infrastructure (PKI), well-defined identity assurance levels and a physical access card — has been in place at federal agencies for many years.

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Art of Procurement

OCTOBER 10, 2022

“Every deal is a snowflake, as we say. There are unique aspects to every deal. Are there things that need. The post [Pod] The Critical Role for Procurement in Mergers, Acquisitions, and Divestments w/ Chris McCarney and Marcos Cortes appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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GovLoop

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Migrating to the cloud has a way of messing with agencies’ expectations. Agencies often anticipate running into challenges with some issues, such as security and access management, that prove to be fairly straightforward, while other issues, such as data protection and total cost of ownership, turn out to be more complex than expected. During a recent GovLoop online training, titled “Myth Busters: Addressing Common Cloud Misconceptions,” speakers from government and industry shared the lessons t

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ivalua

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Professor David L. Loseby MCIOB Chartered, FAPM, FCMI, FCIPS Chartered, MIoD, FRSA. The more I read and research on the subject of “how to get to net zero” the more I feel how little I perhaps know! Further, if the truth be known I suspect many others in procurement and supply chain are feeling the same, but maybe that’s not true. Having just listened to a very informative and comprehensive webinar by Dr Natacha Tréhan and Arnaud Malardé [ Moving Towards a Net Zero Supply Chain Webinar | Ivalua

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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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FedTech Magazine

OCTOBER 11, 2022

The invisible moat that once protected a federal agency’s digital assets from outsiders no longer exists. Distinct firewalls vanished with the advent of cloud-based technology; employees working remotely are no longer logging in from their protected desktops. Zero-trust security environments are meant to solve that problem, requiring users to prove their identities before they’re allowed access.

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Art of Procurement

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Procurement 6 is a new short podcast from Art of Procurement that will be published in the Art of Procurement. The post [Pod] Procurement 6 – October 14th, 2022 appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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ivalua

OCTOBER 13, 2022

The majority of organizations consider supply chain transparency to be a top priority, however less than a third are satisfied with the level of visibility into their suppliers. Redwood City, CA, 13 October, 2022. A new report, “Data-Enabled Supply Chain Transparency” has revealed that 77% of respondents indicated their organization considers supply chain transparency to be critically or highly important.

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FedTech Magazine

OCTOBER 14, 2022

The continuing increase in cyberattacks is fueling the push for federal agencies to create zero-trust environments. According to Verizon’s 2022 Data Breach Investigations Report, the public sector reported nearly 3,000 cyber incidents in 2021, with more than 75 percent of them committed by external threat actors. Zero trust is mandated for federal agencies today, although it is not a simple solution to implement and cannot be delivered as a single product.

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Art of Procurement

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Art of Procurement is proud to produce the #1 procurement podcast worldwide. But did you know we release new episodes. The post Now Playing: Procurement 6 appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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GovLoop

OCTOBER 14, 2022

In March 2020, governments nationwide had to switch to remote work nearly overnight. For Duane Schell, Chief Technology Officer for the state of North Dakota, that meant supporting and equipping 8,000 state employees who were suddenly working at home. In a way, Schell said, the speed was a blessing. “There was no resistance. It was just, ‘OK, the world’s falling apart, here’s your instructions.

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Inter-American Development Bank

OCTOBER 12, 2022

A recent report released by the World Meteorological Organization paints a devastating picture of extreme weather events and the effects of climate change in Latin America and the Caribbean. Throughout the region, floods, droughts, heat waves, and hurricanes are killing hundreds of people, inflicting severe damage on infrastructure, and displacing population.

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FedTech Magazine

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Federal workers responding to major emergencies may find themselves in locations where reliable internet has been knocked out, but those who work in outlying or rural areas may also have trouble connecting. The Cradlepoint IBR900-600M wireless router can use a cellular signal to connect those workers and their devices to the internet, to online services or to their office networks.

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Art of Procurement

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Designers of performance vehicles are always looking for opportunities to improve power. One way of doing this is to build. The post Designing a New Procurement Supercharger appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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GovLoop

OCTOBER 11, 2022

It might not surprise you to learn that there’s a lot of bureaucracy in government. “The government is just this incredible and complex mechanism, and [you] need to understand how to navigate your bureaucracy,” said Dave Uejio, Acting Associate Director for Supervision, Enforcement, and Fair Lending at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. A “small” federal agency can have 1,600 employees, which would be a good-sized firm; the Pentagon employs several million, for which there’s no private-se

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Procurement Notes

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Jay Blindauer A contractor takes on a Government contract to make money, and inflation is getting in the way. Inflation is generally down from 2021, but is still high in too many places, and is expected to persist in 2023. With inflation eroding value for this long, a Government contractor may need to obtain contract relief. Below, I discuss in detail possible ways to do that.

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NIH NITAAC

OCTOBER 12, 2022

As Cybersecurity Awareness Month celebrates its 19th year, instituting a robust cyber posture takes on a new meaning for federal agencies. In May 2021, President Biden issued an executive order to strengthen and improve America’s cybersecurity. Known as “Zero Trust” the order called for federal agencies to wall off information technology (IT) systems behind a secure network perimeter.

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GovLoop

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Even if you feel called to public service, it can be a challenge to find meaning in the day-to-day work and sustain it as you advance. But a government career offers many opportunities to find work that matters. “This is really where I think the public sector shines,” said Dave Uejio, Acting Associate Director for Supervision, Enforcement, and Fair Lending at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

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