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How Federal Agencies Can Prepare Employees for Permanent Remote Work

FedTech Magazine

It’s already been more than two years since the pandemic forced a dramatic shift in organizations’ workplace operations, and federal agencies were no exception. The rapid adoption of remote work in 2020 led agencies to permanently change the way they operate, with remote and hybrid working environments now here to stay. Still, private and public organizations continue to try to figure out exactly how to structure their new work environments if some form of remote work is truly permanent.

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3 Key Messages for Procurement Leaders in 2023

Art of Procurement

Over the course of the year, the Art of Procurement team is privileged to speak to a LOT of people. The post 3 Key Messages for Procurement Leaders in 2023 appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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The Future Is Customer-Centered

GovLoop

There was a time when government paid little attention to what we now call “customer experience” (CX). Agencies had their rules, and constituents had to navigate them to get the services they needed. The Department of Veterans Affairs was no different. But in 2015, VA set up the Veterans Experience Office to begin to address the way veterans’ needs were met.

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SBA OHA Rejects Unique Ostensible Subcontractor Affiliation Defense

Fox Rothschild: Government Contracts

Small business government contractors are (or should be) aware of the SBA’s affiliation rules. In a nutshell, the rules set the standard for whether/when another business controls – or has the ability to control – the small business. Affiliation is a huge red flag for small business contractors. A finding of affiliation can lead to lost contracting opportunities and the inability to access the set-aside contract marketplace.

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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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How DevSecOps Can Help Your Federal Agency Modernize

FedTech Magazine

DevSecOps is a practice where security is baked into the software and service development of an agency from the beginning. Adopting such a practice takes time and effort, so is it worth it for federal agencies to undertake this task? With common government pain points in my mind, DevSecOps could be the smart way forward. An IBM survey shows that governments identify security as the biggest reason to modernize their IT infrastructures.

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[Pod] Procurement 6 – January 6th, 2023

Art of Procurement

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 – January 6th, 2023 appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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IRS Mileage Rate for 2023

PNWC's Government Contracting Update

For 2023, the standard mileage rate for business will increase to 65.5 cents per mile The rate for medical and moving will also increase to 22 cents per mile while the rate for charitable purposes remain at 14 cents per mile.

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How SD-WAN Can Help Agencies Expand Their Network Reach

FedTech Magazine

While it has been a mainstay in the private sector for many years, software-defined wide area networking (SD-WAN) technology is still slowly finding its way into the federal government. However, the benefits of SD-WAN are more critical than ever as agencies look to modernize their older network topologies and bolster cybersecurity. Some agencies have started to adopt SD-WAN in the form of network transitions and modernizations under the General Services Administration’s $50 billion Enterprise In

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7 podcasts to inspire You in 2023

Art of Procurement

Welcome to 2023! The holidays are over and a whole new year is stretched out before us. The start of. The post 7 podcasts to inspire You in 2023 appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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Future-Proof Your Critical Data Initiatives

GovLoop

Proprietary database products pose substantial risk to government agencies, especially as data moves to the cloud. To accelerate innovation and achieve modern enterprise application success, they need the agility to manage data seamlessly, both on premises and in the cloud. These agencies can benefit from an open source approach that helps them avoid hurdles such as vendor-lock, rising costs and incompatible security methodologies.

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FY22: The Biggest Year Ever for Federal Contracts

GovSpend

It is January 4th, 2023 – the start of the 2023 calendar year, but also the start of the Q2 of the Federal Government Fiscal Year 2023. It is also the time for us to get understand the federal contracts awarded by the federal government in FY 22, now that the Dept of Defense numbers are made public. (Note: DoD awards are subject to a 90-day delay before being made public) The Congressional Budget Office, in its summary for fiscal year 2022, states the total outlay at $6,272B with a de

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Review: Juniper Mist AP61 Delivers Powerful Wi-Fi Access Under All Conditions

FedTech Magazine

Federal agencies have an obligation to deliver high-quality wireless services for their workers and for citizens. At first blush, delivering the kind of reliable access that users expect seems fairly simple for IT administrators: Just set up your Wi-Fi access points, connect devices and you’re good to go. Depending on the work environment, though, that’s not always the case.

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It’s Time the Media Watchdogs Get It Right

NIH NITAAC

On behalf of the team at NITAAC, let me be the first to wish you a Happy New Year! As we usher in 2023, I know there is a lot of anticipation about the Chief Information Officer-Solutions and Partners 4 (CIO-SP4) Government-Wide Acquisition Contract (GWAC). CIO-SP4 has been in the news lately, but unfortunately much of the press has covered the procurement with some incorrect information.

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Gain Fiscal Predictability Through Pay-as-You-Go IT

GovLoop

Federal agencies need to modernize their technology infrastructures, but few have access to the capital expenditure funding at the levels needed to support the upfront costs it requires — even if such a move would save money in the long run. Many see the need to shift to an on-demand approach to buying IT resources. Commercial cloud offerings lean in this direction, but with the ever-increasing demand for data, many in government have seen their cloud expenditures skyrocket.

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FY22: The Biggest Year Ever for Federal Contracts

GovSpend

It is January 4th, 2023 – the start of the 2023 calendar year, but also the start of the Q2 of the Federal Government Fiscal Year 2023. It is also the time for us to get understand the federal contracts awarded by the federal government in FY 22, now that the Dept of Defense numbers are made public. (Note: DoD awards are subject to a 90-day delay before being made public) The Congressional Budget Office, in its summary for fiscal year 2022, states the total outlay at $6,272B with a de

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SBA OHA Rejects Unique Ostensible Subcontractor Affiliation Defense

LexBlog: Contracts & Procurement

Small business government contractors are (or should be) aware of the SBA’s affiliation rules. In a nutshell, the rules set the standard for whether/when another business controls – or has the ability to control – the small business. Affiliation is a huge red flag for small business contractors. A finding of affiliation can lead to lost contracting opportunities and the inability to access the set-aside contract marketplace.

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Cybersecurity in 2023: What Government Contractors Should Expect

WIFCON: Government Contracts

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Cloud vs. On-Prem? You Might Have a Better Option

GovLoop

Federal IT leaders seem to be at a crossroads when it comes to their infrastructure and operations, facing a choice of what to move to the cloud and what to keep on premises. An overwhelming 91% of federal respondents in a recent survey said they have all, most or some of their systems and solutions in the cloud. In the same survey, however, 56% of federal respondents said they still prefer to keep at least some of their sensitive citizen data and mission-critical data on premises.

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How to Give Back in the New Year

GovLoop

The new year has many of us thinking about personal goals, but this can also be a good time to reflect on the ways we can help others. We’re all capable of having an impact in our communities, so to make the most of the time we have available, here are four suggestions for making a difference in the New Year. Volunteer. Volunteering is a broad category, which means you can personalize it and find something that you’re excited to invest your time in.

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Government Transformation: Adopting Cloud for Maximum Impact

GovLoop

Agencies face a range of challenges. They may struggle to keep up with changing compliance frameworks, as well as strict data privacy and sovereignty rules. For those in the cloud, or on the way there, large data volumes can be problematic, as can the demand for specific tools, controls and policies. “We’re seeing agencies struggling to keep up with the pace to deliver a more modern experience to their citizens and staff,” said Peter Gleek, Market Leader – Cloud, Solutions and Services at Insigh