Government agencies are gradually integrating Internet of Things (IoT)-enabled technologies and connected devices into their IT infrastructure to execute smart city initiatives, improve public health and safety, and meet various service delivery goals. However, leveraging the full power of IoT requires agencies to modernize parts of their IT ecosystem and develop a strategic vision for…
After decades of technological innovation, complexity is built into many federal systems. Software AG Government Solutions, which specializes in connecting different generations of technology so that agencies get the most out of their assets, implements interoperability capabilities to break down silos in government. This allows agencies to share information with one another and with the…
It’s wonderful to see that governments and organizations are recognizing data as an asset. And it’s important to see why a data strategy and enterprise architecture partnership are so effective. Today, many organizations are going digital, and the government in particular is moving toward a digital transformation. This has resulted in a conclusion that improvements…
The cloud can help governments increase their agility, but it also comes with distinct security risk agencies need to prepare for as they integrate more of these solutions into their IT environments. Working with a FedRAMP authorized provider can reduce some of the business risks your agency faces when migrating to the cloud. Still, this…
Over the last 18 months, the federal government has issued an unprecedented amount of federal aid, with more than $4 trillion in stimulus funds either obligated or dispersed to citizens, public and private sector organizations. With the passage of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) in March, state, local, tribal and territorial governments also have…
Data has become vital for every facet of government operations — from service delivery to combating fraud, waste and abuse. In recent years, we’ve seen the federal government increase its focus on IT modernization and leveraging data as a core strategic asset with initiatives and mandates around technology business management (TBM), the Federal IT Acquisition…
In the last two years, government agencies have learned valuable lessons about the importance of IT innovation. Whether it was quickly standing up a new system to handle a massive surge in unemployment claims or deploying digital workplace tools to enable hybrid work, government agencies have begun to embrace the cloud as a key enabler…
The world is becoming increasingly interconnected, but how can we use this connectivity to create positive change? This is a question that government bodies around the world are trying to answer and at the heart of the solution is the internet of things (IoT) So, what are the benefits of IoT in government and how…
IT is so deeply rooted in day-to-day life that it’s no surprise how challenging it can be for large government agencies to manage their IT portfolios. We have IT applications and systems for everything, and too often, they’re working on their own without linking up with other systems in a beneficial way. The right IT…
Government IT modernization is now in full swing, with agencies increasingly adopting cloud-based systems and SaaS solutions to enhance their agility, improve operational efficiency and cultivate more data-driven decision-making within their organizations. However, for all its benefits, modernization is still inherently complex. To truly become digitally-driven organizations, governments must increase visibility into their IT ecosystem…