On June 24, the Washington Post’s Editorial Board ran an opinion piece entitled, “Egregious Pentagon delays reflect problem the military is just starting to solve.” In this article, the Editorial Board highlighted myriad military programs and projects that have gone over budget and fallen behind schedule, noting that: “Program after weapons program has fallen behind […] The post Reforming Military Procurement Requires More Than Baby Steps appeared first on Government Technology Insider ..read more

To ensure the ethical use of artificial intelligence (AI) solutions, like Generative AI, federal agencies have started to establish guiding principles to ensure ethical use. However, turning these principles into effective policies can be challenging. GovCIO Media & Research recently hosted the “Women Tech Leaders’ Summit” where leaders from government and industry came together to […] The post The Foundation for Ethical AI: Turning Guiding Principles into Effective Policies  appeared first on Government Technology Insider ..read more

The evolution of modern warfare is accelerating at exponential rates. To keep pace with the evolving tactics of our adversaries and ensure operational success, the U.S. military must be able to leverage rapid software development pipelines to deploy secure, mission-critical applications to the battlespace.   An integral component of software development is the inherent security measures and protections that must be baked into any application that is deployed in the field. That is where DevSecOps comes into play. A DevSecOps approach to application development infuses continuous secur ..read more

Since the Department of Defense (DoD) established a special team in 2022 to spearhead the adoption of 5G connectivity, it has leveraged this transformative technology for innovative solutions involving AI and IoT.   As 5G becomes integral to military operations, the challenge of securing the networks against emerging threats has become critical. For example, there are key security features distinguishing 5G from 4G, 5G must be integrated into the DoD’s Zero Trust framework, and any implementation must adhere to guidelines such as NIST 800-207 and specific DoD frameworks.   ..read more

In an election year with every member of the U.S. House, a third of the Senate and thousands of state legislators up for reelection, public affairs professionals are fighting an uphill battle. The challenges working against them — from getting the attention of lawmakers to managing understaffed, underfunded teams and preparing for an avalanche of legislative activity come January — will likely only grow in difficulty as we near Election Day.   Leveraging artificial intelligence holds transformative potential to galvanize public affairs teams toward greater efficiency, productivity and suc ..read more

Communities are implementing massive transformations as innovative technologies shape opportunity for investment to deliver new public outcomes in transportation, education, economic development, safety, public health, sustainability and more. The opportunity is generational. It is opening the door to bring diverse stakeholders to the table to consider the ecosystem needed for long-term program success and the metrics for community outcome. Top criteria include ensuring investments enable equity and inclusion in communities where the need is highest, and engaging with the stakeholders, both pr ..read more

The June 30, 2024, deadline for federal agencies to digitize their records, set by the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA), isn’t an end date, it’s just a starting point. In every practical sense, the hard work begins after the records digitization deadline has passed. Not only do agencies have to be able to submit records in a digital format, but they also must continue to invest in digitization technology as it matures and evolves. In this news roundup, we look at the fundamentals of records digitization, why it’s so important, and how the next generation of digitization tech ..read more

Every year, government agencies in the United States successfully deliver trillions of dollars to individuals, families, businesses, and other agencies. The speed at which government entities deliver these funds to constituents is critically important, especially during a crisis. During a natural disaster for example, stimulus, rent, business relief funds, and more need to be fast, secure, and accurate to ensure people can put food on the table, remain in their homes, and keep their businesses open during an uncertain time.  With the introduction of the Automated Clearing House (ACH) netw ..read more

Post and parcel services face many challenges today – tracking mail and packages for delivery estimation, integrating with key suppliers to avoid disruptions, incorporating third-party logistics with efficient hand-offs — and the list goes on. Interestingly, many of these challenges may be due, in part, to the limitations of the post and parcel services’ data networks, which may struggle to support dynamic applications and new technologies.  But what if, instead of being limited by the network, you could imagine a seamlessly connected post and parcel system, with every individual and orga ..read more

The National Institute of Standards and Technology’s (NIST) Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) provides clear and flexible guidelines for organizations to protect their information systems. It helps organizations to identify and manage risks, assess their level of cybersecurity maturity and readiness, and prioritize and manage cybersecurity initiatives that ensure the organization can adequately protect their infrastructure, detect security issues, respond to incidents and recover from attacks.   NIST recently updated CSF to version 2.0. It’s a game-changer for state and local governments in t ..read more