Since the Federal Information Technology Acquisition Reform Act (FITARA) was signed into law in 2014, the Federal Information Technology Acquisition Reform Act (FITARA) was signed into law. And since then, federal organizations have taken many steps for improvement. These steps include: Consolidating data centers Improving risk management Managing the IT portfolio a lot better These…
It is essential now for highly connected IT networks to obtain modernization. The critical technical tools for modernization are API integration and microservices. Integration, APIs, and microservices can help governments yield improvement in operational agility, efficiency, and resilience. Microservices include a software development strategy. This strategy consists of decoupling to produce independent services that rely…
Enterprise architecture (EA) includes the discipline involving holistically and proactively leading responses of enterprises to disruptive forces. This discipline is done by analyzing and identifying the execution of change toward the business vision and outcomes desired. According to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), this is a discipline, describing an enterprise’s total set…
Are you wondering what are the benefits of complete lifecycle API Management? Or perhaps you want to know how to achieve an API gateway? This blog highlights the best benefits of full lifecycle API. But before we dive in, first things first: Why does API management matter? API management allows businesses to improve and accelerate…
Many government agencies utilize a variety of management disciplines including financial management, business process management, and enterprise architecture (EA) management. The issue is that many of these management disciplines operate solely because a robust collaborative mechanism to streamline data sharing doesn’t exist. However, this major challenge can be addressed by implementing the collaborative enterprise management…
Constituents now expect governments to deliver streamlined, intuitive, user-friendly digital services. Accomplishing this requires agencies to invest in technology innovation, which has led many organizations to focus their strategy on APIs. But as agencies implement an API-first development approach, they’ll need to use API management more strategically. Here are three reasons why — and how…
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…