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SBA Highlights Importance of Training for Cloud Migrations

Training programs help agencies close skills gaps as more and more data moves to the cloud and systems get modernized.

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How the Government Can Get on the Road to the Self-Driving Network

Automated networks can help agencies reduce costs while increasing flexibility and security.

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DHS Wants to Make Sure Agencies Block Suspicious Emails

The agency wants to encourage wider adoption of security measures meant to stop phishing scams and malicious emails.

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CIO Turnover Sparks GAO Concern for Federal IT Reform

IT acquisition has landed on the Government Accountability Office’s High Risk List, and with sands shifting for tech leaders, reining in ineffective spending could be more difficult.

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Trump Administration Sets Tech R&D Priorities for the Future

Advancements in military, cybersecurity and automation are among the many focal areas for the federal government in fiscal 2019.

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Trump Administration Highlights the Importance of Shared Services

A model in which agencies share common functions is a central element of the White House’s vision to streamline IT across the government.

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Data: The Piece of Cybersecurity Feds Can No Longer Ignore

The Trump administration needs to work with Congress to fully fund the Department of Homeland Security's Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation program.

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4 Reasons Why Now Is the Time for Agencies to Embrace the Cloud

The government can cut costs, become more agile, protect data better and enhance security by shifting applications to the cloud.

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The Trump Administration’s IT Challenge: Do More with Less

Agencies won’t see big bumps in funding in 2018, but with strategic sourcing and shared services, they can get the most out of every dollar.

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The Future of the Pentagon’s DIUx Unit Seems Bright

The Defense Department’s Defense Innovation Unit Experimental keeps pushing ahead on the frontiers of tech — and has the backing of Defense Secretary James Mattis.

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New Army CIO Lays Out Vision for Network of the Future

Maj. Gen. Bruce Crawford says the service branch needs a network that is more versatile and not as dependent on proprietary technology.

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What Are Feds’ Biggest Cybersecurity Pain Points — and How Can Tech Address Them?

The government needs to update software, approach security from an agencywide perspective and enhance its defense, federal officials say.

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Federal CIO Roundup: Who Is Leaving, Moving or Coming In?

There has been a great deal of movement among federal IT leadership ranks in the past month.

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Will EIS Spur Agencies to Truly Modernize Their Networks?

Agencies have an opportunity to leap ahead to a new generation of network technology.

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Budget and Talent Shortfalls Undermine Public-Sector Cybersecurity, Study Says

A lack of IT security professionals means there are fewer around to investigate threats, a Cisco study finds.

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IT Hiring Under Trump: Will Agencies Have Funding for More Cyberexperts?

Despite a temporary hiring freeze earlier this year, experts say agencies must attract IT workers to government.

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3 Ways Feds Can Get More from Their Data

Agencies need a strong network foundation, a culture of collaboration and solid partners to make the most of the data they collect.

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U.S. Cyber Command’s 3 Largest IT Challenges

The command’s CIO says that integration between branches and commands, the speed of cybersecurity acquisitions and proper analysis are key concerns.

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Virtual Reality Helps FEMA, VA Bring Their Missions to Life

Agencies can enhance therapy and training with VR due to increased availability and lower price points.

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What Is a DMZ Network and How Can It Improve Your Security?

A DMZ can help federal IT officials segregate network data while also allowing them to share data with the public.