The Cost of Avoiding Risk
Why does the government regularly commit to $200 million programs? The answer is due to risk aversion.
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OMB Directs Robotic Process Automation in Federal Agencies
Federal agencies have been directed to move toward robotic process automation (RPA) in an effort to reduce the burden of low-value work.
Equipping the Federal Workforce for Mission Success: It Starts with the Right Technology
To achieve end-to-end transformation across a diverse workforce, employees need devices that maximize productivity.
Phase 2: Evaluating Alternatives
In this post we will extend our product lifecycle, adding detail that creates epics from themes, considering buy versus build, and cost. Finally, we will evaluate the options using four criteria.
The Long Game of US Cybersecurity
The federal government’s latest tool for safeguarding the future of U.S. cybersecurity is the National Risk Management Center (NRMC).
Case Study: Austin Using Blockchain to Address Homelessness
MyPass Austin is a blockchain-enabled platform that facilitates resident access to vital social and health services by digitizing their identification and other key records.
Privacy is Making a Comeback
The eventual introduction of GDPR-like privacy requirements in the United States will be a monumental task across government and industry. Begin preparing now by developing an enterprise data strategy for your organization.
Defining DevOps Framework
DevOps has many different definitions. I define it as the standard framework or set of practices, processes and tools that development and operations teams use to deliver a service which produces a business value.
Meet the Govie Who’s Protecting Our Healthcare System
The U.S. healthcare system has been on the receiving end of several cyberattacks. How can we use cybersecurity to stop these credible threats?
Phase 1: Defining a New Software Development Program
It’s a problem when an ambitious scope is used to justify a particular spend and then the scope is reduced to hit some deadline without reducing the cost.