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A Quick History of Presidential Debates

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Political debates have a surprisingly short history, yet they play an important role in the government sector. With that in mind, we thought it would be interesting to look at the history of presidential debates and highlight some of the more surprising moments from these live events.

Presidential Debates Were Not Always Public

While debates have mostly taken place in a public space, they were not always accessible to a national audience. Newspapers reported on the events, but coverage was scattered and received days or even weeks after the event. Continue reading →

Next Gen Tech Needs Next Gen Acquisition

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The speed at which technology evolves presents many challenges for the federal government, the first being the actual acquisition of solutions. Government procurement processes and policies have had to adjust and evolve to enable agencies to buy and implement the emerging technologies that support their mission.

Utilizing Existing Platforms

The Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) may be the largest and most visible example of this evolution, allowing agencies to securely acquire cloud solutions. The program is being used as a platform to ensure that other transformative technologies, like the cloud, can securely make their way into government systems. The Emerging Technology Prioritization Framework provides guidance on how cloud service providers can request their emerging tech-powered products be prioritized and then implemented. The initial focus will be on artificial intelligence (AI) solutions, focusing on chat interfaces, code generators and debugging tools, image generators, and associated application program interfaces. Continue reading →

FedRAMP’s Ongoing Evolution

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The Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) is entering its teen years, having been established in 2011. Just as age 13 brings a host of changes for humans, it's also proving to be just as momentous for the program that provides a standardized, government-wide approach to security assessment, authorization, and continuous monitoring for cloud products.

FedRAMP has evolved to meet the growing importance of cloud services to the daily operations of the government. However, the speed at which FedRAMP grants cloud service status has consistently been an issue. In 2022, Congress enacted the FedRAMP Authorization Act, making FedRAMP law. The bill included a laundry list of modernization steps for the program to speed up its work and expand its capacity, including through the use of more automation technologies. There have been a number of modernization efforts this year, implemented to help FedRAMP meet the demands of agencies and live up to its promise as a secure way to deploy cloud in government. Continue reading →

The Top Healthcare IT Events to Watch for in 2024

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From artificial intelligence (AI) to predictive analytics, edge computing, and beyond, healthcare organizations have access to a wealth of technologies that can help improve patient care and clinical performance--and there are many more tools on the horizon. This year's healthcare IT conferences will be full of valuable insights about how these solutions can lead to better patient outcomes while helping organizations overcome some of the industry's biggest challenges, including cybersecurity threats, staffing shortages, budget constraints, and more.

Check out These Leading Healthcare IT Events:

  • AI in Healthcare (Sept. 5-6; Boston, MA) - The AI in Healthcare Forum cuts through the hype and offers a comprehensive showcase of real-world examples illustrating the transformative potential of AI across the healthcare continuum. Don't miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in the latest advancements and forge connections with industry leaders driving the future of healthcare forward.
  • Health IT Summit (Sept. 19; Rockville, MD) - Government is strategizing the next phase of health IT transformation to combat future health crises and advance health care, research and software implementation. In this process, agencies are employing new concepts and tools to further health agency missions across the public sector. Join GOVCIO as federal health IT leaders discuss the latest developments in public health through topics such as electronic health records (EHR) modernization, emerging tech investments, data interoperability and sharing, and more.

For further information on upcoming Healthcare IT events recommended by Carahsoft, please check out this blog.

Quantum Computing Brings Promise and Risk

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Now that we've all got our heads wrapped around the idea that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is now a reality and is helping us be more productive (rather than taking over the world), in comes quantum computing.

Quantum computing is based on the principles of quantum mechanics, which examines the properties and behaviors of the smallest particles that make up everything around us. When applied to computing, this means utilizing aspects of computer science, physics, and mathematics to solve complex problems faster than on classical computers. To date, no machine has achieved this feat, but experts agree that quantum computing will become a reality for the workforce within the next five years. Continue reading →