This post first appeared on Federal News Network. Read the original article. The Defense Department will need to expand its cyber workforce and strengthen its international alliances to meet the goals laid out in its new cyber strategy. The plan draws from lessons learned in Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and it seeks to maintain an (more…)
Cyber Leaders Exchange 2023: OMB’s Chris DeRusha on tactical zero trust progress, culture change
This post first appeared on Federal News Network. Read the original article. The Biden administration’s zero trust strategy and implementation plan is filled with objectives and deadlines. The 19 actions help outline the North Star that agencies must strive for over the next year. The real change that the Office of Management and Budget is (more…)
Three Ways AI-Powered Digital Twins Can Improve Government Services
This post first appeared on IBM Business of Government. Read the original article. Monday, September 11, 2023 Dan Chenok We are pleased to release this essay submitted as a part of our 25th anniversary challenge grant award competition. Guest Blogger: Dr. William Brantley, Professor, Project Management Center of Excellence, University of Maryland and Lecturer, Department (more…)
Leveraging Technology to Meet Mission: A Conversation with Dr. Kelly Fletcher, Chief Information Officer, U.S. Department of State
This post first appeared on IBM Business of Government. Read the original article. Broadcast Date: Monday, September 11, 2023 Dr. Kelly Fletcher What is the IT strategy for the U.S. Department of State? How is the US Dept of State modernizing its IT systems and infrastructure? What are the benefits and risks of generative AI (more…)
Social Security Advisory Board urges quick action on SSA nominee, end to 6-year terms
This post first appeared on Government Executive. Read the original article. Since the Social Security Administration was made independent from the Health and Human Services Department in the 1990s, only two of the agency’s commissioners have served the full six-year term. A bipartisan governmental panel of Social Security experts on Wednesday urged senators to move (more…)
Navigating the Federal Sustainability Journey
This post first appeared on IBM Business of Government. Read the original article. Wednesday, September 6, 2023 Dan Chenok The Federal Government plays an important role in catalyzing the clean energy industry. Guest Bloggers: Troy Edgar, Partner – US Federal Finance and Supply Chain Transformation, IBM and Travis Edwards, Senior Managing Consultant, Federal Finance and (more…)
Digitalization and Sustainability – Advancing Digital Value
This post first appeared on IBM Business of Government. Read the original article. Tuesday, September 5, 2023 Dan Chenok Addressing the key research question of how organizations transform to generate new forms of public and shareholder value by leveraging digital technology. Honored to share a chapter I authored for the book, Digitalization and Sustainability – (more…)
Weekly Roundup: August 28-September 1, 2023
This post first appeared on IBM Business of Government. Read the original article. Friday, September 1, 2023 Michael J. Keegan Articles & insights in public management & leadership that we found of interest for the week ending September 1, 2023 The White House released details about two cross-agency customer experience projects meant to improve how (more…)
How to get federal disaster aid: FEMA is running out of money, but these strategies can help survivors of Hurricane Idalia and the Maui fires get aid faster
This post first appeared on Government Executive. Read the original article. COMMENTARY | After a natural disaster strikes a community, determining and documenting the extent of damage to homes and property is a crucial step in receiving financial aid to recover.
Are we 30 days from a government shutdown?
This post first appeared on Government Executive. Read the original article. COMMENTARY | Crunch time on the budget is pretty much here, but there are positive signs that Congress could pass a short-term budget agreement. All the pressure is on House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.