TAKE NOTE (Insights and Emerging Technology) If you want to measure the impact of specific technologies on federal agencies, one good way is with acquisition data. And the General Services Administration’s Alliant 2 government-wide acquisition contract (GWAC) is as good as any barometer given the fact the agency developed the procurement vehicle to make sure agencies have access to the…
TAKE NOTE (Insights and Emerging Technology) Over the last few months, we have seen so many questions on getting and keeping security clearances, we decided to publish this re-post from clearancejobs.com A security clearance really refers to eligibility to access classified information – and you can’t get a clearance (or access) on your own. In order to obtain a security…
TAKE NOTE (Insights and Emerging Technology) Over the years, we have seen the federal IT landscape evolve, and this year will be no different. In 2019, we will continue to see federal agencies move full speed ahead with technology that will allow government to enhance citizen experiences and prepare for emerging technology. Six key technology trends will emerge in the…
TAKE NOTE (Insights and Emerging Technology) The Pentagon’s recent announcement that it failed its first-ever audit came 28 years after Congress passed a law mandating that all federal agencies be audited. In 2010, Congress gave the Pentagon an extra seven years to do the audit. DOD officials say no fraud or abuse was found in the 21 smaller audits which…
TAKE NOTE (Insights and Emerging Technology) Blockchain is hot right now. But how can it be harnessed in the federal government? First, a brief explanation. Blockchain is a distributed digital ledger that can record and verify transactions between two parties. Anything of value — property, patents, copyrights, etc. — can be tracked and traded through blockchain. Because it’s a shared…