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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 →

GovEvents Presents the Government AI Event Top 10

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Improvements in citizen experience, employee experience, government business efficiency, and cybersecurity have been key goals of the Biden administration. At the same time, as agencies have worked to meet mandates and goals for these focus areas, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a mainstream technology to automate manual tasks and provide new insights to decision-makers. Applying AI as a way to meet administration goals has been a key discussion point in meeting rooms, the media, and government-industry events.

Earlier this year, GovEvents highlighted a number of events uniquely positioned to provide the right access to insights from technologists, implementers, and executives on the integration of AI into government systems and processes. The opportunities for AI-related education remain strong, with nearly 680 AI events listed on GovEvents.com this year. Continue reading →

Closing the Government Workforce Gap with Innovation in Hiring and Training

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Younger workers are not replacing the aging and rapidly retiring federal government workforce at an equal rate. Additionally, the work of government has changed, requiring specialized skills in cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence (AI) not just in technology jobs but in careers across all departments. There are simply not enough candidates to fill these positions (40,000 in cybersecurity alone) utilizing standard hiring practices. Given this reality, hiring officials are getting innovative in how they fill technical roles.

Utilizing Existing Programs

The Biden administration has worked to modernize internships, apprenticeships, and fellowships to attract younger, less experienced workers to build their resumes within government. The pay for participants in these programs has been raised considerably, making them more attractive and practical to a wider base of people. An apprenticeship sprint for cybersecurity resulted in 7,000 apprentices being hired. These programs are also being used to fast-track development efforts, giving participants real assignments to develop solutions that can be put into use in government today. Continue reading →