Federal News Network

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Federal Monthly Insights - Contract Management Modernization - 9/24/2024 [link] Download audio The State Department is embarking on a transformation in how it performs acquisition. It’s moving to a category management approach, organizing procurement around the primary categories of spend.

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Federal News Network

DECEMBER 12, 2024

GSA says its IT Vendor Management Office is close to finalizing a governmentwide deal with Microsoft. The Government Accountability Office found last January that out of the 24 agencies they reviewed for software licenses management, Microsoft was the most common, with agencies reporting it 36 times for a total of about $2.4

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FedInsider

JULY 31, 2024

Public cloud and private cloud, on-premises data centers, edge locations, government-owned assets and BYO devices – and now with the integration of AI and advanced cloud services – agencies face the critical task of orchestrating a vast array of data, applications, networks, and systems across increasingly intricate control planes.

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Federal News Network

JUNE 24, 2024

Data management tools, like pricing algorithms and artificial intelligence (AI), are playing an ever-larger role in Federal procurement as agencies look to streamline processes, increase efficiency, and improve contract outcomes. Coalition members generally support the use of these new data management technologies.

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FedScoop

MARCH 14, 2025

Graber comes to government after a long career in the private sector, where his experience includes managing Googles security and privacy technical program for four years and joining Twitter before it became X as an information security manager and then a risk and data analytics senior manager, according to his LinkedIn.

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Federal News Network

OCTOBER 5, 2023

The HR Line of Business and Quality Service Management Office completed this year-old effort earlier this summer to update the HR business reference architecture. It is our guiding principle for human capital management that includes the employee lifecycle. These are not system requirements. These are not IT requirements.

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American City & Country

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Leverage Group Purchasing and Cooperative Contracts for Cost Efficiency One of the most effective ways to streamline procurement is by using group/cooperative purchasing contracts. ” – Vendor Manager | ONE AMERICAN BANK Use Data and Analytics to Make Informed Decisions Modern procurement relies heavily on data.

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Open Contracting Partnership

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Mexico City has devised an efficient, participatory, and transparent approach to seek input from potential suppliers and the public on draft contracting documents before a formal call to tender is announced. Mexico City is proving that big plans lead to better results when citizens and businesses are part of the process.

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Federal News Network

APRIL 10, 2025

AI will drive workforce enhancements and operational efficiencies and Wilson highlights the key management practices and considerations that drive effective AI implementations. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices The post The keys to effective implementation of artifical intelligence first appeared on Federal News Network.

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AWS Public Sector

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Enter Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) and large language models (LLMs)—the dynamic duo powering the next wave of efficient state and local government services. Previously, this process took weeks, but with RAG, it now takes less than 15 minutes per inquiry, significantly improving efficiency and customer satisfaction.

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Federal News Network

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Bureaucratic hurdles Federal agencies, under increasing pressure to modernize and improve operational efficiency, often find themselves constrained by the very procurement systems meant to streamline the process. Kyle Ransom is CEO of Uply Media.

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Kluwer Arbitration

MARCH 20, 2025

The article considers the consequences of this network of rules and argues for a balanced approach to confidentiality which allows for exceptions where necessary in the interest of justice. Such an approach would align the Australian position with international standards.

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AWS Public Sector

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

The application runs on AWS and extracts accurate insights from road networks at scale in developing countries based on publicly available data. Alteia uses computer vision and geospatial imagery to efficiently extract road network data from satellite data.

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AWS Public Sector

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

This post discusses the management of AWS in higher education institutions, emphasizing governance to securely foster innovation without compromising security and detailing policies and responsibilities for managing AWS accounts across projects and research. These OUs help apply management controls like service control policies (SCPs).

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GovLoop

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Upgrading to a modern solution creates complexity,” Schneider said, noting that modern solutions “can be incompatible with these preexisting network technologies.” It’s important, too, to “focus the entire organization around accelerating the digitization of the network — to shift the mindset to proactive controls,” he said. “It

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FedInsider

OCTOBER 31, 2023

AI for IT operations is well suited to managing complex IT systems and supporting constantly changing and growing data and security demands. An automated solution can monitor the entire network, apply routine updates, and flag anomalous activity that requires greater attention. Certificates will be e-mailed to registrants.

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FedScoop

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Recent advancements in wireless technology—including 5G, Multi-Access Edge Computing (MEC), and Fixed Wireless Access (FWA)—are paving the way for unprecedented flexibility in modernizing networks and enhancing mission support. Cost and efficiency : Wireless solutions reduce the need for costly cabling and networking hardware.

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AWS Public Sector

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Public sector customers using a shared account model can improve security and operational efficiency by adopting a multi-account strategy. Organizations is a management service that helps you centrally govern your multi-account environment. Each organization is composed of a central management account and member accounts.

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American City & Country

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

When they buy technology, cities and counties will often face multiple issues, says Dean Cunningham , segment development manager, Public Safety at Axis Communications , a company that produces network cameras, access control systems, network audio devices and other IP networking solutions for physical security and video surveillance applications.

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AWS Public Sector

OCTOBER 2, 2023

In the government sector , digital twins can be particularly useful in optimizing the performance of essential infrastructure, such as transportation networks, power grids, and water systems. It can also be helpful in other scenarios like transportation networks, power grids, and water systems.

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FedScoop

APRIL 30, 2024

In the ever-expanding realm of data management, federal agencies face a pressing need to rethink their approach to effectively processing, analyzing and leveraging vast amounts of data. It enables agencies to manage data in real time, ensuring timely insights and actions based on evolving events.

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GovLoop

AUGUST 30, 2024

To be efficient and effective, government agencies need interoperable systems that securely connect employees, constituents and partners to the resources they need across the enterprise. Here are three concepts that are key to modern identity management. Here are three concepts that are key to modern identity management.

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FedInsider

APRIL 8, 2025

Today, SOCs leverage advanced Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) solutions that integrate data from multiple sources, enable real-time intrusion detection, automate key security processes, and provide intuitive incident visualization. Certificates will be e-mailed to registrants.

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FedScoop

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Office of Management and Budget guidance released in 2020 called on federal agencies to migrate to IPv6 across all information systems and services. Dual stacked networks may lead to increased complexity as both IPv6 and IPv4 infrastructure must be maintained to continue communication throughout the network,” TIGTA wrote.

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FedInsider

OCTOBER 10, 2023

He served in many positions within the ODNI beginning in its first year of operation and culminating in his final assignment as the Deputy Program Manager for Technology and Standards for the Program Manager – Information Sharing Environment (PM-ISE), within the ODNI. Certificates will be e-mailed to registrants.

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AWS Public Sector

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Learn about the startups and the problems they aim to solve: 10-8 Systems Mission Viejo, CA 10-8 Systems offers advanced, cloud-native computer aided dispatch (CAD) and records management software (RMS) for law enforcement, emergency services, fire, and private security. Austin, TX Revir Technologies, Inc.,

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AWS Public Sector

MARCH 19, 2024

This comprehensive solution guide will enable public sector organizations to reduce the risks and costs of managing legacy systems while lowering their IT carbon footprint by moving to the cloud. When tackling legacy technology, customers are faced with a challenge in understanding the details of their overall technology landscape.

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FedInsider

OCTOBER 10, 2023

From creating secure private networks that U.S. From creating secure private networks that U.S. One of the next steps is O-RAN – Open Radio Access Networks. Da Silva’s areas of interest include wireless network, 5G and beyond. Certificates will be e-mailed to registrants.

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FedInsider

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Featured Speakers: Kevin McCaney × Kevin McCaney Moderator & Contributing Editor Kevin McCaney is managing editor for Government Computer News, following mobile, cybersecurity and all things government IT. Certificates will be e-mailed to registrants. among others.

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AWS Public Sector

JULY 25, 2024

Fachklinikum Mainschleife manages around 30 critical applications, including electronic health records (EHRs), health information systems (HIS), picture archiving and communication systems (PACS), and practice management systems. Max Grundig Klinik aimed to renew their entire IT landscape.

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American City & Country

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

The surface area, which can be susceptible to digital attack, encompasses all the equipment and software that connect to an organization’s network. It also encompasses unauthorized applications or devices that team-members and other users may install without management’s permission.

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FedScoop

AUGUST 8, 2024

One area where data quality and readiness play a particularly crucial role for federal, state, and local government agencies is identity management. With so much on the line, trustworthy identity data management increasingly requires an enterprise-wide focus and commitment to data quality as well as responsible and intelligent AI practices.

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FedInsider

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

For instance, 5G networks must have state-of-the-art security and encryption, since they will be targets of cyber attacks, espionage and data breaches. Allocating the radio spectrum requires careful, efficient management. There are challenges to incorporating 5G. Certificates will be e-mailed to registrants.

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GovLoop

JANUARY 17, 2024

The expansive security perimeter of a cloud network poses a significant challenge, considering that every connected device becomes a potential entry point for cyberattacks. This layer optimizes resource efficiency and fosters consistency in multi-cloud environments, accelerating cloud adoption.

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FedInsider

APRIL 10, 2025

And while AI and machine learning (ML) enhance efficiency by detecting anomalies, forecasting risks, and accelerating response, agencies still need to address concerns about verification of alert evidence and suggested response actions. Certificates will be e-mailed to registrants.

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FedScoop

JANUARY 26, 2024

The IRS will no longer require password changes every 60 days for public-facing portals and is now enforcing a minimum length of 14 characters, moves that align the tax agency with National Institute of Standards and Technology guidelines and are intended to improve efficiencies.

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American City & Country

AUGUST 14, 2024

Freight industry executives took part in an all-day session, including commercial truck fleet managers, port directors, utility executives and local government officials. A good charging network can open up even more opportunities.” This approach saves both time and money, which any fleet manager can surely appreciate.”

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