How to Understand Your Congressional Customer
How does an individual, agency, or government department at any level ensure their perspective is heard and acknowledged?
Planning for a Shutdown: 5 Things Feds Should Know
The looming threat of a government shutdown means agencies are once again reviewing contingency plans — in the event that lawmakers don’t pass a spending bill by midnight. Here’s what you need to know.
Defense Logistics Agency Says Bots Will Save Millions in Productivity
DLA estimates that it could save $2 million a year in productivity by using Robotic Process Automation (RPA) to complete routine tasks.
The Multi-Faceted Approach to Solving the Opioid Crisis
Combatting the opioid crisis demands a multi-factored approach.
Launching Your Adaptive Network
In an interview with GovLoop, Jim Westdorp, Chief Technologist at Ciena, and Steve Opferman, Senior Director of Innovation at CenturyLink, explained the components of an Adaptive Network and how it can help agencies keep pace with rising bandwidth demands while balancing budgets and crucial mission needs.
Going From Griping to Gratitude
There is a healthiness to venting when we have strong emotions, such as anger or fear. We do need to be aware, however, how easily and quickly venting can become complaining. Take on a “No Complaining” challenge!
Why You Should Love Your Next Phone Interview
Often the first step in the interview process, phone interviews can be tricky. These tips will help you secure that dream job you’ve always wanted.
How Apps Add to Mobile Security
Mobile apps help governments protect their constituents by keeping them aware of their phone’s security and alerting users to cyberthreats.
Data Center Optimization Initiative Redux
Last month, as a part of the Cloud Smart strategy, OMB released a draft of a new memo on the Data Center Optimization Initiative (DCOI). The memo seeks to maintain the overall goal of closing or consolidating data centers, based on a new definition. There are a number of new metrics in the memo around… Read more »
Government Shutdown Talk Slows Down: Momentum Turns Toward Resolution
As the midnight Friday deadline draws closer, the cards are falling into place for a surprise resolution to the long-term federal budget impasse that has threatened a shutdown.