Digital Government

AI and the Public Sector: Navigating Ethics and Innovation by 2030

AI in the public sector promises transformative efficiency and improved citizen outcomes, but governments must balance innovation with ethics, transparency, and privacy to unlock its full potential responsibly.

Cloud: The Unsung Hero of Government Innovation

While artificial intelligence and zero trust may have been the big buzzwords in government IT this past year, cloud continues to make a steady and dynamic impact on how government works. The 2019 Federal Cloud Computing Strategy has guided and encouraged agencies to shift administrative and mission-focused systems to cloud platforms over the course of… Read more »

What Will Happen to the CX Executive Order in the New Administration?

Many customer experience (CX) nerds in the public sector are wondering “What will happen to Biden’s CX Executive Order?” Here’s some context on how CX-related executive orders have played out in the past, and some hypotheses about what lies ahead.

How Government Can Elevate Its Approach to Zero Trust

Put Zero Trust on New Footing

A zero-trust architecture (ZTA) security approach is essential for federal agencies. It requires continuous verification and strict access controls to protect sensitive government data. Unfortunately, several hurdles can obstruct agency efforts to make the most of zero trust: Regardless of the challenges, agencies must step up their game and take advantage of AI, automation, andRead… Read more »

OMB Just Released Guidance on Usability Testing. Let’s Talk About It.

In November 2024, OMB released a memo clarifying that the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) does allow usability testing and offering guidance on complying. The criteria can be confusing, though, so let’s talk about what’s required.

NextGen Leaders: Transforming Public Service for the Digital Age

NextGen leaders in public service must embrace digital fluency, adaptive thinking, and a privacy-first mindset to navigate the complexities of the digital age, build public trust and drive transformation.

Fuel Innovation With a Secure Digital Ecosystem

Agencies cannot discuss future innovation without also talking about cybersecurity. Let’s dive into some key considerations for agencies to create a secure digital ecosystem: Building a Stronger Cyber Foundation Agencies need to address two givens in today’s cyber landscape: that the risk of attacks continues to grow —so they need to adopt better defenses —Read… Read more »