Do you remember ever trying to touch a hot stove as a child and your mom or dad swatting away your hand? The initial slap was startling, but you eventually grow up to realize that your parents were just warning you about the threat and protecting you from harm. If not painful, a type ofRead… Read more »
In the last few months, GovLoop has talked about the 10 benefits of going paperless and provided an Enterprise Content Management (ECM) crash course. ECM software allows organizations to manage their documents more effectively and automate workflows, helping remove tedious document management tasks to improve government efficiency. ECM’s six foundational building blocks include the abilityRead… Read more »
On Tuesday, December 9, leaders from industry, government and academia are joining together to discuss the latest developments with big data technologies, usage and analytics Cloudera and Carahsoft will sponsor the Tidewater Big Data Event, which will include presentations, lightning talks and demonstrations from big data experts. The event will take place from 8:30-4 atRead… Read more »
If you attended GovLoop’s recent cybersecurity live training in Washington D.C., you know that everybody from folks at the DoD to the FBI were there offering up their thoughts on the new landscape of cybersecurity, and a new mindset. Several of our presenters also talked about important tips and steps folks must take to ensureRead… Read more »
Since the founding of our nation, government has been in the business of data collection. Starting in 1790 with our first census, all the way to today’s developments of hiring chief data officers (CDO), data has been essential to America becoming a leader in the global economy. A recent report by the Department of CommerceRead… Read more »
Congrats! You just won your state’s lottery! But there’s a catch. You aren’t actually going to receive any of the money. Or if you do, it will be a tiny fraction. Imagine that you worked your entire life for this pot of gold. For public employees, receiving your promised pension and retirement plan funding isRead… Read more »
There’s a lot of talk these days about legacy. As President Obama nears the 6-year mark of his time in office, discussion has already turned to what his legacy will be, based on his term-to-date as well as how his remaining decisions will impact his historical legacy. The high cost of legacy systems When itRead… Read more »
The following is an excerpt from the GovLoop Guide, The Joint Information Environment: The IT Framework for the Future. You can access the full report here, in which we describe the JIE and impact it is making at the Department of Defense. To improve the way resources are shared across networks at the DoD, the agencyRead… Read more »
Paint-by-numbers. Remember these? As an artistically-challenged person, I have fond childhood memories of many paint-by-number masterpieces. Music was always my art form, but as for visual art, I was the person distinguishing my pencil figures by drawing a triangular skirt and long eyelashes for any female character. Whether or not you’re a natural at innovativeRead… Read more »
Do you know about software-defined networking (SDN) — and why it’s important? If not, you need to. New technologies bring new challenges. Yet, to realize the full potential of these new technologies — most notably cloud — you need to get your network in order. Managing a complex network continues to be one of government’s biggest hurdles to cloudRead… Read more »