Extracting Knowledge From Big Data
To approach big data in a way that leads to more insight, Moore said agencies first need to commit to a data fabric concept.
Many Coronavirus Lessons Are Here to Stay
NSF’s successful response to COVID-19 has been thanks to a people-first mindset, which connects employees to the mission and offers them support.
10 Practical Ways to Improve Your Team’s Culture
Discover 10 practical ways to transform your team’s culture. Give your team pride, unity and purpose and build their trust.
Mastering the Role of Gatekeeper in the Cloud
When agencies go to the cloud with grandiose expectations, security’s job is straightforward: Keep everything safe, and stay out of the way.
Ransomware Readiness with Data Backup and Recovery
Using ransomware, cybercriminals can force any agency to do their bidding. And cybercriminals often target state and local agencies because of their smaller budgets and workforces.
Observability Platforms: Because App Monitoring Is Not Enough
What agencies need is the ability to observe their systems’ performance from end to end in real time – and when a problem arises, to identify its source.
It’s Time to Retire the Timesheet
There is no better time to reevaluate how we live, how we learn, and how we work. One workplace norm that should be examined closely is the use of timesheets in a knowledge economy.
Feeding Frenzy: Learning to Love Feedback
Learning to love feedback is rocket fuel for your career. Developing the skill to deliver thoughtful feedback to others is the beginning of leadership.
COOP Readiness: Are We Prepared?
In March 2020, GovLoop conducted a community survey on the state continuity of operations (COOP) across the federal, state and local levels. The survey found varying levels of continuity preparedness across different government organizations.
Simple Steps to Security in the Cloud
In recent years, agencies have become more cognizant of the cloud and its potential benefits, but the comfort of the status quo still beckons.