Join Graduate School USA for our virtual 2021 W. Edwards Deming Outstanding Training Award Ceremony on Wednesday, October 20 from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. EDT! We will recognize the outstanding innovation that government agencies have demonstrated during this historic time in our nation, with a focus on two areas — Technology and Human Capital Management. Help us celebrate your peers and their Deming Award-winning projects that illustrate...

In this annual series, Government Executive convenes experts across government for a more in-depth look at the state of the federal workforce. Covering issues from the new management agenda to prioritizing diversity across the workforce, our panelists will examine what it means to be a civil servant in these turbulent times, and best practices to develop a resilient and capable workforce able to serve the millions who rely on it every day.

Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM) and Cybersecurity Supply Chain Risk Management (C-SCRM) have gained increased attention recently as several high profile incidents compromised a number of federal systems. In the wake of those incidents, The White House, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency and the National Institute for Standards and Technology have all stepped in to provide new guidance and tools for agencies to improve the...

When the government workforce suddenly moved to maximum telework in March 2020, the need to modernize agency networks became critical to continuity of operations and mission success. As agencies continue this journey, what comes next? During this virtual summit, Nextgov and Defense One will sit down with government experts to discuss the agility of new networks for mission delivery as well as challenges around security and user experience.

As federal agencies increasingly embrace Cloud Smart policies, multi-cloud infrastructures are fast becoming a critical tool in helping to meet rapidly evolving demands of the workforce and its customers. But migrating legacy applications into multiple clouds can be complex. It requires a plan: agility, security, scalability, and the ability to ensure continuity of operations are all equally important. As agencies adopt a multi-cloud approach,...

The supply chain is the foundation of most organizations' business operations. However, the lack of mission-capable equipment and visibility in the supply chain has left logisticians without efficient capacity to meet demand, which negatively affects mission readiness and performance. Today, most agency leaders are aiming to shift from a disconnected legacy system to a holistic, fully integrated enterprise. But how can you build flexibility an...

Identity and access management has become a critical tool in the government’s fight against cyber threats. As more users access more information from more locations than ever before, challenges around authentication and data access on different networks are growing acute. How can agencies balance the need for seamless user experiences with security requirements? What role should identity and access management play in the overall security...

The United States Air Force Contracting-Information Technology (CON-IT) program trusted an agile methodology and low-code automation technology to transform their legacy acquisition systems and processes in nine months. Watch a recent session from Appian World 2021 to hear from the US Air Force Chief of Contracting Business Systems, Lt Col Mark Wagner, about the Air Force CON-IT application built on the Appian platform. CON-IT is the Air Force...

Recent increases in demands for government agencies combined with a diminishing funding capacity has seen state and local leaders alike turning to the latest innovations in technology and data analysis to carry out their goals with greater effectiveness. With tools like AI and machine learning becoming more prevalent and affordable, organizations can do more than work harder, but smarter as well. Whether it’s using new tools on old data...

The rapid digitization of government services has led to a dramatic increase in the number of cyber attacks. As agencies continue to require more flexibility in data sharing, centralized data access and edge analysis, they become larger targets for cyber intrusion. As such, governments need more situational awareness at both ends of the firewall to better resist, react and recover from disruptive cyber events. Agencies have begun to look at em...